Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2025
1. Information We Collect
We are committed to protecting your privacy. Our YouTube Thumbnail Downloader collects minimal information:
- YouTube URLs: Only processed temporarily to extract thumbnail information
- Usage Analytics: Anonymous data about tool usage to improve our service
- Technical Data: Browser type, device type, and IP address for security purposes
We do NOT collect personal information, account details, or store your downloaded thumbnails.
2. How We Use Your Information
The limited data we collect is used solely to:
- Process your thumbnail download requests
- Improve our service performance and reliability
- Prevent abuse and ensure security
- Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
3. Data Storage and Security
Your privacy is our priority:
- YouTube URLs are processed in real-time and not stored permanently
- We use secure HTTPS connections for all data transmission
- No personal files or thumbnails are stored on our servers
- Analytics data is anonymized and aggregated
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements (subject to Google's privacy policy)
- Google Analytics: For anonymous usage statistics
- YouTube API: For accessing public thumbnail data
These services may collect data according to their own privacy policies.
5. Cookies and Tracking
We use minimal cookies for:
- Essential website functionality
- Anonymous analytics (Google Analytics)
- Advertisement personalization (Google AdSense)
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect website functionality.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Use our service without providing personal information
- Request information about data we may have collected
- Opt out of analytics tracking using browser settings
- Contact us with privacy concerns
7. Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy occasionally. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of our service constitutes acceptance of any changes.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: ratobadal+privacy@gmail.com