Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 15, 2026

Introduction

YT Thumb Grabber ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website ytthumbgrabber.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our service.

Information We Collect

We do not collect personal information. Our tool runs entirely in your browser. We do not require account creation, login, or any personal details to use our service.

• No personal data: We do not collect names, email addresses, or payment information.
• No search history: The YouTube URLs you paste are processed client-side and are never sent to or stored on our servers.
• No cookies for tracking: We only use localStorage to remember your cookie consent choice. Google Analytics and AdSense may set cookies — see the Cookies and Analytics sections below for details.

Cookies

When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Your preference is stored in your browser's localStorage.

If you accept cookies, the following third-party services may set cookies on your device:

• Google Analytics: Sets cookies (e.g., _ga) to distinguish users and measure site traffic. These cookies expire after 2 years of inactivity.
• Google AdSense: Sets cookies to serve relevant advertisements. Google may use cookies to personalize ads based on your browsing history. You can manage your ad preferences at Google Ad Settings.

If you decline cookies, Google Analytics and AdSense scripts will not load, and no third-party cookies will be set.

You can change your cookie preference at any time by clearing your browser's localStorage for this site, which will re-display the consent banner on your next visit.

Third-Party Services

Our tool fetches thumbnail images directly from YouTube's image servers (img.youtube.com). We may also use public APIs (Invidious, Piped, noembed) to resolve video titles. These third-party services have their own privacy policies.

Analytics

We use Google Analytics (provided by Google LLC) to understand general traffic patterns such as page views, referrers, and user demographics. Google Analytics is only loaded if you accept cookies via our cookie consent banner. Google Analytics uses cookies and collects anonymized usage data. No personally identifiable information is intentionally collected through analytics.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.

Data Security

Since we do not collect or store personal data, there is minimal risk to your privacy. All communication with our site is encrypted via HTTPS.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please visit our Contact page.