Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to ThumbnailDown. Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains what data we collect when you use our free YouTube thumbnail downloader, why we collect it, and how we protect it.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Data You Provide
ThumbnailDown requires no sign-up or personal account. We do not collect your name, email, or any other personal identifiers.
2.2 Automatic Data Collection
- YouTube URL: The link you paste to fetch thumbnails—used solely to retrieve and display images.
- Device & Browser Info: Your browser type, operating system, and anonymized IP-derived location (city/country level) for analytics and performance tuning.
- Usage Metrics: Aggregate counts of thumbnail requests, preferred resolutions, and session durations—to improve our service reliability and speed.
3. How We Use Your Data
- Thumbnail Retrieval: We process the YouTube URL to fetch available thumbnail images and present them in your browser.
- Service Improvement: Aggregated metrics guide enhancements, bug fixes, and feature rollouts.
- Security & Abuse Prevention: We analyze patterns to detect bots, rate-limit misuse, and maintain uptime.
4. Cookies & Tracking
We use only essential, first-party session cookies to keep the site functional. We do not deploy third-party tracking cookies, advertising pixels, or any social-media trackers.
5. Data Storage & Retention
We do not store any personal data or URLs beyond the immediate request. All temporary data is purged from our servers within 24 hours. Aggregate analytics are retained indefinitely in anonymized form.
6. Security Measures
- Encryption: All traffic is secured via HTTPS/TLS (SSL) end-to-end.
- Firewalls & Monitoring: Our infrastructure is protected behind firewalls, DDoS mitigation, and continuous intrusion detection.
- Regular Audits: We perform scheduled security reviews and vulnerability scans to maintain best practices.
7. Third-Party Services
Thumbnail retrieval relies on publicly accessible YouTube endpoints only. We do not share any of your data with third parties. If you follow external links (e.g., YouTube, social media), please review their separate privacy policies.
8. Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us to request deletion.
9. Your Rights
- Opt-Out: Since we collect minimal data, there is no account or profiling to opt out of.
- Data Deletion: Any residual cache or logs can be purged on request—email us at support@thumbnaildown.com.
- Questions & Complaints: Contact our Data Protection Officer at the same email for any concerns.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When significant changes occur, we will revise the “Effective Date” above. Continued use of ThumbnailDown after updates implies your acceptance.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out at:
Email: support@thumbnaildown.com
Address: 123 Content Lane, Creators City, CA 90000, USA