Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2025

At YT-Thumbnail.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Voluntarily

We only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us:

• Contact Forms: Name, email address, and message content
• Support Requests: Technical information you provide for troubleshooting
• User Preferences: Settings you configure in our tools (stored locally)
• Feedback: Any feedback or suggestions you submit

Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect limited technical information to improve our services:

• Usage Analytics: Pages visited, time spent, user interactions (anonymized)
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device information
• Performance Metrics: Page load times, error reports, Core Web Vitals
• Referral Information: Source website or search terms that brought you to us
• Session Data: Temporary data to maintain your session and preferences

Information We Do NOT Collect

How We Use Your Information

We use your information solely for legitimate purposes related to providing and improving our educational tools:

Primary Uses

• Service Provision: Enable core functionality of our thumbnail analysis and extraction tools
• Customer Support: Respond to your inquiries and provide technical assistance
• Educational Content: Develop tutorials, guides, and resources based on common user needs
• Service Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to enhance tool performance and user experience
• Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security threats
• Legal Compliance: Meet legal obligations and enforce our terms of service

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We respect your privacy and do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share limited information only in these specific circumstances:

Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website:

Legal Requirements

• Legal Compliance: When required by law, regulation, or valid legal process
• Safety Protection: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
• Terms Enforcement: To investigate violations of our terms of service
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with notice)

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience and analyze how our tools are used. For detailed information about our cookie practices, please see our comprehensiveCookie Policy.

Cookie Summary

Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location (EU, California, etc.), you may have specific rights regarding your personal data:

GDPR Rights (EU Residents)

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: Correct any inaccurate or incomplete information
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where applicable
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority

How to Exercise Your Rights

Age Restrictions and Children's Privacy

Protection for Minors

• No Collection: We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
• Educational Use: Our tools are designed for educational purposes and skill development
• Parental Rights: Parents can request removal of their child's information
• School Use: Educational institutions should ensure proper permissions for classroom use

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child under 13 has provided personal information to us, please contact us immediately at privacy@yt-thumbnail.com. We will promptly delete such information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this 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. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

International Transfers

Our services are hosted and operated from servers that may be located in different countries. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for any international data transfers:

• Adequacy Decisions: Transfers to countries with adequate data protection laws
• Standard Contractual Clauses: EU-approved contract terms for data protection
• Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit and at rest
• Access Controls: Strict limits on who can access your information

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, want to exercise your rights, or have privacy concerns:

Response Times

• Privacy Rights Requests: 30 days maximum
• General Inquiries: 48-72 hours
• Security Issues: 24 hours
• DMCA Requests: 24-48 hours