Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Basic Usage Data

We automatically collect:

• Browser type & version
• IP address (anonymized)
• Device type (desktop/mobile)
• Referring website (if applicable)
• Pages visited and timestamps

1.2 User-Provided Information

We temporarily process:

• YouTube video URLs submitted for thumbnail extraction
• Contact form inquiries (name, email, message)

2. How We Use Your Data

• Provide thumbnail download functionality
• Improve website performance
• Respond to user inquiries
• Prevent service abuse
• Generate aggregated analytics

3. Cookies & Tracking

We use only essential cookies for:

• Maintaining user session preferences
• Analyzing traffic via Google Analytics (view Google's Privacy Policy)

4. Third-Party Services

We work with:

• Hosting Providers: Store server logs (retained ≤ 30 days)
• Google Analytics: Analyze traffic trends (no personal data shared)

5. Data Protection

We implement:

• HTTPS encryption
• Regular security audits
• Strict access controls
• Automatic data purging (YouTube URLs deleted immediately after processing)

6. Children's Privacy

We comply with COPPA and:

• Do not knowingly collect data from users under 13
• Immediately delete any accidentally collected minor data upon notification

7. Your Rights (GDPR/CCPA)

You may request:

• Access to collected data
• Data correction/deletion
• Processing restriction
• Data portability

8. Policy Updates

We may update this policy periodically. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance. Major updates will be announced via website notice.

9. Contact Us

For privacy concerns or data requests:

Email: support@downloadyoutubethumbs.com