Cookie Policy
Last updated: September 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how YT-Thumbnail.com ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
🍪 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, analyze site traffic, and provide personalized experiences.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include:
- Session Management: Remember your preferences during your visit
- Security: Protect against malicious activity and ensure secure connections
- Load Balancing: Distribute traffic efficiently across our servers
- Functionality: Enable core website features like form submissions
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website:
Google Analytics
- Purpose: Track website usage, page views, user behavior
- Data Collected: Pages visited, time spent, bounce rate, traffic sources
- Retention: 26 months
- Cookies: _ga, _ga_*, _gid
Microsoft Clarity
- Purpose: Session recordings and heatmaps for user experience optimization
- Data Collected: Mouse movements, clicks, scroll behavior (anonymized)
- Retention: 1 year
- Cookies: _clck, _clsk, CLID
Advertising Cookies
We use advertising cookies to display relevant ads and measure their effectiveness:
Google AdSense
- Purpose: Display targeted advertisements and measure ad performance
- Data Collected: Ad views, clicks, user interests (anonymized)
- Retention: Up to 24 months
- Cookies: __gads, __gpi, DSID, IDE
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and preferences:
- Watch History: Remember recently viewed videos in our ad-free player
- Tool Settings: Save your preferences in our thumbnail analysis tools
- Theme Preferences: Remember your display preferences
- Language Settings: Store your language preferences
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use to enhance your experience:
| Service | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube | Video embedding and playback | Session |
| Google Fonts | Font loading optimization | 1 year |
| CDN Services | Fast content delivery | Session |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Chrome
Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge
Settings → Site Permissions → Cookies and site data
Opt-Out Options
You can opt out of specific tracking services:
- Google Analytics: Use theGoogle Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Google Ads: VisitGoogle Ad Settings to control personalized ads
- General Advertising: VisitDigital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out
⚠️ Important Note
Disabling certain cookies may limit functionality on our website. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function properly.
Cookie Consent
By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. We may update our cookie practices, and when we do, we will revise this policy accordingly.
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect information collected through cookies:
- Secure transmission protocols (HTTPS)
- Regular security audits and updates
- Access controls and authentication
- Data encryption where appropriate
International Transfers
Some of our service providers may process data in countries outside your region. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place for any international data transfers, including:
- EU-US Data Privacy Framework compliance
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Adequacy decisions by regulatory authorities
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding cookies and data processing:
- Right to Information: Know what cookies are being used
- Right to Control: Manage your cookie preferences
- Right to Access: Request information about data collected
- Right to Deletion: Request removal of your data
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Change your cookie preferences at any time
Contact Information
If you have questions about our cookie policy or data practices, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@yt-thumbnail.com
- General Support: support@yt-thumbnail.com
- Contact Form: Contact Us
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date above.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and protect your privacy.