Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

YouTube URLs: When you use our thumbnail downloader, you provide YouTube video URLs. We process these URLs solely to extract and display available thumbnails. We do not store these URLs permanently or associate them with any personal identifiers.

No Account Required: ThumbDownloader does not require user registration, login, or any personal information. You can use our service completely anonymously.

Automatically Collected Information

Technical Information: Like most websites, we automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our site:

• • IP address (used for security and analytics, not stored permanently)
• • Browser type and version
• • Device type and operating system
• • Pages visited and time spent on our site
• • Referring website or search terms used to find us

This information is collected through server logs and is used solely for improving our service, ensuring security, and understanding general usage patterns. We do not use this information to identify individual users.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following specific purposes:

Service Provision

• • Processing YouTube URLs to extract and display thumbnails
• • Providing download functionality for thumbnails
• • Generating video metadata and SEO suggestions
• • Ensuring the technical functionality of our website

Service Improvement

• • Analyzing usage patterns to improve user experience
• • Monitoring service performance and uptime
• • Identifying and fixing technical issues
• • Developing new features based on user needs

Security and Legal Compliance

• • Preventing fraud and abuse of our service
• • Protecting against security threats
• • Complying with applicable laws and regulations
• • Responding to legal requests when required

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.We only share information in the following limited circumstances:

Third-Party Services

Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand website usage patterns. Google Analytics may collect and process data according to their privacy policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Advertising: We may display advertisements through Google AdSense. Google may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your browsing history. You can control ad personalization through your Google Ad Settings.

Content Delivery: We use content delivery networks (CDNs) to serve our website faster globally. These services may process technical information like IP addresses for performance optimization.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, such as responding to court orders, legal processes, or government requests. We will only provide the minimum information necessary and will notify affected users when legally permitted.

Data Security and Storage

Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

• • SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
• • Regular security updates and patches
• • Access controls and authentication systems
• • Regular security audits and monitoring
• • Incident response procedures

Data Retention

YouTube URLs: Processed temporarily and not permanently stored. URLs are cleared from memory after processing.

Server Logs: Technical logs are retained for up to 30 days for security and performance monitoring, then automatically deleted.

Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized usage data may be retained longer for service improvement purposes, but cannot be linked to individual users.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience:

Essential Cookies

Required for basic website functionality, including security features and user preferences. These cookies cannot be disabled without affecting site functionality.

Analytics Cookies

Used to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our service and user experience. You can opt out through your browser settings or Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on.

Advertising Cookies

May be used to display relevant advertisements. You can control these through your browser settings and Google Ad Settings.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your information:

Access and Control

• • Browser Controls: Adjust cookie settings, clear browsing data, and control tracking
• • Analytics Opt-out: Use Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on to prevent data collection
• • Ad Personalization: Control ad preferences through Google Ad Settings
• • Do Not Track: We respect browser Do Not Track signals

Data Requests

Since we don't collect personal information or require registration, there's typically no personal data to access, correct, or delete. If you have concerns about any information we may have, please contact us using the information provided below.

International Data Transfers

Our servers and third-party services may be located in different countries. When information is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data according to applicable data protection laws, including GDPR for European users.

Children's Privacy

ThumbDownloader is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal requirements. When we make changes:

• • We will post the updated policy on this page
• • We will update the "Last Updated" date
• • For significant changes, we may provide additional notice through our website
• • Your continued use of our service constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Additional Information for EU Users (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• • Legal Basis: We process data based on legitimate interests (service provision and improvement)
• • Data Controller: ThumbDownloader is the data controller for your information
• • Rights: Access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection
• • Supervisory Authority: You can lodge complaints with your local data protection authority