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Privacy Policy

How we protect your privacy and handle your data

Last Updated: November 2023

This Privacy Policy describes how YouTube Thumbnail Downloader ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you use our website and services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you understand how your information is handled.

Overview

YouTube Thumbnail Downloader is designed to be a privacy-friendly tool. We believe in minimizing data collection and ensuring transparency in our practices. Our core service—downloading YouTube thumbnails—functions without requiring any personal information from you.

Key points about our privacy practices:

  • We do not collect or store any data related to the YouTube videos or thumbnails you access through our tool
  • We only collect personal information when you voluntarily provide it through our contact form
  • We use minimal cookies necessary for the functioning of our website
  • We implement reasonable security measures to protect any information you provide

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

The only personal information we collect is what you voluntarily provide through our contact form, which may include:

  • Your name
  • Email address
  • Any message content you choose to share

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information may be automatically collected by our web servers and analytics tools:

  • IP address (anonymized)
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring website
  • Pages visited on our site
  • Time and date of your visit

Information NOT Collected

We want to emphasize that we do not collect or store:

  • YouTube video URLs you enter into our tool
  • Thumbnail images you download
  • Your YouTube browsing or viewing history
  • Any payment information (our service is completely free)

How We Use Your Information

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

  • To respond to your inquiries or messages sent through our contact form
  • To improve our website functionality and user experience
  • To monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or security concerns
  • To comply with legal obligations

We do not use your information for marketing purposes unless you explicitly opt in to receive such communications.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website uses a minimal number of cookies to enhance your experience and provide basic functionality. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites remember your preferences and basic information about your visit.

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms.
  • Analytics Cookies: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website. These cookies help us understand patterns of website usage and improve our site.

Cookie Control

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can typically delete existing cookies, block certain types of cookies, or set your browser to notify you when cookies are being sent to your device.

Please note that if you choose to block essential cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information and report website usage statistics without personally identifying individual visitors.

We have configured Google Analytics to anonymize IP addresses and have disabled data sharing with Google where possible. The information generated by Google Analytics cookies about your use of our website is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website and providing our services (such as our hosting provider).
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
  • Protection of Rights: We may disclose information when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of any personal information we collect. These measures include:

  • Using secure, encrypted connections (HTTPS) for all website traffic
  • Regularly updating our systems and software
  • Limiting access to personal information to authorized personnel only
  • Regularly reviewing our information collection, storage, and processing practices

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Your Data Protection Rights

GDPR Compliance (European Users)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These rights include:

  • The right to access – You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
  • The right to rectification – You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.
  • The right to erasure – You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • The right to restrict processing – You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • The right to object to processing – You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • The right to data portability – You have the right to request that we transfer the data we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

CCPA Compliance (California Residents)

If you are a resident of California, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • The right to know about the personal information collected, used, disclosed, or sold
  • The right to delete personal information collected from you (with some exceptions)
  • The right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information (note that we do not sell personal information)
  • The right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law (typically within 30 days for GDPR requests and 45 days for CCPA requests).

Please note that these rights may be limited in some circumstances by applicable law, and we may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take necessary actions.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: hanancomputers95@gmail.com

WhatsApp: +923265456158

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