No Telemetry
No telemetry or analytics are recorded by the ROSI app. We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal data, usage statistics, or device information from users of the Microsoft Store version of ROSI or the Standalone independent download versions.
Open Source
ROSI is open source on GitHub. Anyone can review the code. The Microsoft Store build uses the same codebase as the standalone version:
Third-Party Connections (yt-dlp)
ROSI uses yt-dlp to download videos. When you request a download, yt-dlp connects directly to the websites you specify (such as YouTube, etc.). This means:
- Your IP address and browser cookies may be shared with those third-party websites as part of the download process.
- ROSI does not intercept, store, or transmit this information; it is handled directly by yt-dlp and the websites you connect to or your web browser and yt-dlp if you use the “Hook into web browser” option within ROSI.
For more details on how yt-dlp works and what information may be shared with third-party sites, please visit the yt-dlp GitHub repository.
App Updater
ROSI uses its built-in updater to check GitHub for and download updates. During an update check, ROSI may send data such as your IP address, operating system, architecture, and installed version to GitHub. ROSI checks for updates on startup by default. This behavior can be disabled in Settings, and you can choose the Auto, Stable, or Beta update channel.
NOTE: No personal data is collected or stored by ROSI during this process. Users of the Microsoft Store version of ROSI do not have an in-app updater, as updates are handled through the Microsoft Store infrastructure. Flatpak builds check for updates but open the release page for a manual bundle install instead of downloading an update in the app.
Optional Upstream Proxy
If you set an Upstream proxy in Settings, ROSI sends download, format, preview, and thumbnail requests through the HTTP proxy you specify. ROSI still checks every destination locally and blocks private network targets before it contacts the proxy. Use only a proxy you control or one your network requires.
Summary
ROSI does not collect or transmit any telemetry or personal data. All network activity is initiated by your requests, handled by the ROSI updater (for app updates), yt-dlp, and/or your web browser if you use the "Hook into web browser" option within ROSI.
If you have privacy concerns about how downloads are performed, please review yt-dlp’s documentation and the privacy policies of the sites you download from.