Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to YouTube Thumbnail Downloader ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you access or use our website and related services (the "Services").

If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please discontinue use of the website immediately.

2. Purpose of the Website and Disclaimer

The purpose of our Service is to permit users to download thumbnails from publicly available YouTube videos. We do not provide, endorse, or support any tools, instructions, or methods intended to hack, bypass, or gain unauthorized access to YouTube or any third-party service.

Users are solely responsible for ensuring their use of the Service complies with YouTube's Terms of Service and all applicable laws. The Service is intended for lawful, personal use only.

3. Information We Collect

We may collect information from or about you in the following ways:

  • Voluntarily Provided Information: We generally do not require user registration or account creation. If you contact us directly, we may collect your name, email address, and the contents of your message.
  • Automatically Collected Information: When you access our website, we may automatically collect technical and usage data, including but not limited to IP address, browser type and version, device information, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and time spent on the site.

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to personalize content and advertisements, analyze traffic, and improve user experience. These technologies may be placed by us or by third-party partners.

You may configure your browser to refuse cookies; however, some features of the website may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.

5. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising

Our website uses Google AdSense and may use other third-party advertising networks. These providers use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads and to collect information about your visits to this website and other sites in order to provide advertisements tailored to your interests.

Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting the Google Ads Settings page and you may learn more about Google’s practices at Google's advertising policies.

To opt out of third-party ad tracking, you may also visit aboutads.info.

6. Use of Information

  • To operate, maintain, and improve the Services.
  • To analyze usage, diagnose problems, and monitor performance.
  • To display and measure the effectiveness of advertisements.
  • To comply with legal obligations and enforce our rights.

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade users' personal information. We may share information with:

  • Service providers that assist with analytics, hosting, or advertising.
  • Law enforcement, regulators, or other third parties when required by law or to protect our rights.

All such partners are obligated to process data only as necessary and to protect it appropriately.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Despite these measures, no system is entirely secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will promptly delete it in accordance with applicable law.

10. Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or delete your data; the right to restrict or object to processing; and the right to data portability. California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

To exercise these rights, contact us at the details below. We will respond to valid requests in accordance with applicable law.

11. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy. Updates will be posted to this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Services after changes indicates acceptance of the updated Policy.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions or requests concerning this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: