How can I check if a video is AI-generated?

Upload a file or paste a supported link into DetectVideo AI. The tool runs an AI video check and returns a confidence score, verdict, and short explanation to help you judge whether the clip looks AI-generated, human-made, or potentially manipulated.

Is DetectVideo AI free to use?

Yes. DetectVideo AI includes a free AI video detector workflow for quick checks. If you need larger uploads, more scans, richer reporting, or deeper analysis, paid plans are available for heavier verification needs.

What video links and file formats are supported?

The tool supports links from YouTube, YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, TikTok, Vimeo, X/Twitter, and Facebook, as well as direct video uploads in common formats such as MP4, MOV, WEBM, MKV, AVI, WMV, FLV, MPG, MPEG, M4V, and 3GP.

Can I use DetectVideo AI for YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels?

Yes. DetectVideo AI is built for real-world social workflows, including YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, TikTok videos, and other short-form content that often goes viral before it is properly verified.

How accurate is the AI video detector?

DetectVideo AI is designed to provide a strong practical signal, but no detector can guarantee absolute truth. The best way to use the result is together with source validation, context, and human judgment.

What is the difference between the free and paid plans?

The free version is best for quick checks and smaller workflows. Paid plans unlock larger uploads, more scans, deeper reporting, stronger processing priority, and richer verification features for more serious use cases.

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 24 April 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how DetectVideo AI (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data when you visit detectvideo.ai, use our AI video detection tool, purchase scan packs, redeem access codes, or contact us through the website (collectively, the “Service”).

We aim to collect only the data that is reasonably necessary to operate, secure, improve, and support the Service. By using the Service, you acknowledge that your information may be processed as described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Data we collect

Depending on how you use the Service, we may collect the following categories of data:

1.1 Video uploads, links, and related analysis data

Video files that you upload for analysis
Video URLs that you submit for analysis
Generated thumbnails, extracted technical metadata, and analysis-related outputs
Basic information about the file or source, such as duration, resolution, codec, platform, or processing status

We process this data to generate AI video detection results, support core functionality, troubleshoot technical issues, and maintain the reliability of the Service.

1.2 Account-free access, scan packs, and redemption data

Email address used for paid scan pack delivery, access code redemption, or support-related verification
Redeem codes, browser tokens, remaining scan balances, and related usage records
Plan-related data such as pack type, credits, redemption status, and usage history

We currently operate paid access without requiring a full user account. To make paid access work across future visits and, where possible, across devices, we may link scan pack usage to a combination of redeem code, email address, and browser-level identifiers.

1.3 Technical, device, and usage data

IP address, stored in minimized or hashed form where reasonably possible
Browser type, browser version, device type, operating system, and language settings
Date and time of requests
Referring pages, tool interactions, and limited usage logs
Security and abuse-prevention signals such as rate-limiting and request patterns

We use this data to operate the Service, enforce limits, detect abuse, maintain security, improve stability, and understand product usage in an aggregated way.

1.4 Contact and support information

If you contact us by email or through a contact form, we may process the information you provide, such as your name, email address, and message, in order to respond to your request and provide support.

1.5 Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to run the website, remember preferences, manage consent, support secure payment-related flows, and, where applicable, measure traffic and improve performance.

Depending on your choices and applicable law, these technologies may include strictly necessary cookies as well as analytics-related cookies. For more details, please see the cookie-related information provided through our consent interface and this Privacy Policy.

2. How we use your data

We use personal data and related technical information for the following purposes:

To provide the AI video detection Service and return analysis results
To process uploaded videos, submitted URLs, thumbnails, metadata, and result views
To manage free usage limits, paid scan packs, redeem codes, and remaining scan balances
To deliver access codes and service-related emails
To process and support payments through Stripe
To secure the Service, prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized use
To troubleshoot errors, maintain system stability, and improve performance
To analyze website usage and improve the product and user experience
To respond to support requests, contact inquiries, and legal requests
To create aggregated or anonymized statistics about the use of the Service

We do not sell your personal data or uploaded video content.

3. Legal basis for processing

If you are located in the EU, EEA, UK, or another jurisdiction with similar legal requirements, we process personal data on one or more of the following legal bases:

Performance of a contract or steps taken at your request before entering into a contract, for example when you use the Service, purchase a scan pack, or request a paid feature
Legitimate interests, for example to secure the Service, prevent abuse, maintain logs, improve performance, and operate the business in a proportionate and privacy-conscious way
Consent, where required, for example for non-essential cookies or certain analytics-related technologies
Legal obligation, where we must retain or disclose data to comply with applicable law

4. Payments and Stripe

We use Stripe to process scan pack purchases and related payment workflows. When you make a purchase, relevant transaction and customer information may be processed by Stripe in accordance with its own privacy and security practices.

We do not store full card details on our servers. We may receive limited transaction-related information from Stripe, such as payment status, product or payment link identifiers, customer email, and related reference data, in order to issue scan credits, generate redeem codes, and deliver service-related emails.

5. Analytics and website measurement

We use tools such as Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager to understand how visitors use the website, improve performance, and make better product and content decisions. Where required by law, such technologies are used only on the basis of your consent.

We also use Google Search Console for site performance and search visibility insights. Search Console does not function as a cookie-based analytics tool in the same way as Google Analytics, but it may support our overall website operations and SEO monitoring.

6. How long we keep data

We retain data only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Policy.

Uploaded videos, derived files, and thumbnails: generally retained only for short processing windows and automatic cleanup periods. Temporary processing data may be deleted automatically, including after approximately 24 hours where applicable
Usage logs and technical records: retained for security, debugging, fraud prevention, and operational monitoring for a limited period appropriate to those purposes
Contact messages: retained as long as needed to respond and maintain a reasonable support history
Paid access and redemption records: retained as needed to deliver purchased credits, support returning users, resolve disputes, and maintain service continuity
Analytics and consent records: retained in accordance with our settings, legal obligations, and the relevant tool configuration

7. How we share data

We may share data with the following categories of recipients where necessary:

Service providers and processors that help us operate the website and Service, including hosting, infrastructure, email delivery, analytics, technical monitoring, and payment processing providers
Professional advisers or authorities where necessary to comply with law, protect our rights, prevent fraud, or respond to valid legal requests

We do not share uploaded videos or personal data with third parties for their own independent marketing purposes.

8. International data transfers

Depending on where you are located and where our service providers operate, your data may be processed in countries outside your own. Where required by applicable law, we use appropriate safeguards for international data transfers, such as contractual protections or other lawful transfer mechanisms.

9. Your rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights in relation to your personal data, including the right to:

Request access to the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Request deletion of your data, subject to applicable limitations
Object to or restrict certain processing
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Request data portability where applicable
Lodge a complaint with a competent supervisory authority

To exercise your rights, contact us at info@detectvideo.ai. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

10. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal data against unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or unlawful disclosure. These measures may include restricted access, minimized logging, validation controls, rate limiting, and secure service integrations.

However, no system or transmission method is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Children

The Service is not directed to children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided personal data to us, please contact us so we can investigate and take appropriate action.

12. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or business changes. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. The updated version becomes effective when posted on the website.

13. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or about how we process personal data, please contact us at info@detectvideo.ai.