Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 22, 2026 | Effective date: January 1, 2024

This Privacy Policy explains how Fipaj ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit fipaj.com (the "Site") and use our YouTube thumbnail downloading service. By using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the minimum amount of data necessary to operate and improve our service. Here is exactly what we collect:

Information you provide:

• YouTube URLs or video IDs you enter into the tool — these are processed in real-time in your browser and are NOT stored on our servers.
• Contact form submissions — if you contact us via our Contact page, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message. This is used solely to respond to you.

Information collected automatically:

• Log data: Like most websites, our servers may record standard log data including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited. This data is used for security monitoring and aggregate analytics only.
• Usage analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our site (e.g. which pages are visited, time on site). This data is anonymised and aggregated — we cannot identify individual users from it.
• Device information: Browser type, device type, screen resolution, and language preferences are collected anonymously to improve compatibility.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for these purposes only:

• To provide and operate the YouTube thumbnail downloading service
• To respond to your messages and support requests
• To monitor and improve website performance and user experience
• To detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity
• To display relevant advertisements via Google AdSense
• To comply with legal obligations

We do NOT: sell your data, share it with advertisers for targeting (beyond what AdSense does automatically), build personal profiles, or use it for any purpose other than those listed above.

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Fipaj uses cookies and similar technologies. Here's a transparent breakdown:

• Essential cookies: Required for the site to function. These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics cookies: Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous usage statistics (e.g. pages visited, session duration). You can opt out via Google Analytics Opt-out.
• Advertising cookies: Google AdSense uses cookies to serve relevant advertisements. These may be personalised based on your browsing history across the web. You can manage ad personalisation at Google Ad Settings.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on the site.

4. Google AdSense & Advertising

Fipaj uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on our site. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.

Google AdSense may collect and use data as described in Google's Privacy Policy. You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

We comply with Google AdSense policies including the requirement to have this Privacy Policy disclosing third-party cookie usage.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services. Each has its own privacy policy:

• Google Analytics — Anonymous usage statistics. Google Privacy Policy
• Google AdSense — Advertisement display. Google Privacy Policy
• YouTube (Google LLC) — We access publicly available YouTube thumbnail URLs to provide our service. We do not store these thumbnails. YouTube Terms of Service

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to any other third parties without your consent, except as required by law.

6. Data Retention

• YouTube URLs / video IDs: Never stored. Processing is entirely client-side (in your browser).
• Contact form data: Retained for up to 12 months and then deleted, unless we are legally required to keep it longer.
• Server logs: Retained for up to 90 days for security purposes, then deleted.
• Analytics data: Anonymised data retained per Google Analytics' default retention settings (26 months).

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
• Right to restrict processing: Request that we limit how we use your data.
• Right to data portability: Request your data in a portable format.
• Right to object: Object to processing of your personal data for certain purposes.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy

Fipaj is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete that information promptly.

9. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes HTTPS encryption for all data transmission and regular security reviews of our systems.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we update the policy, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us here. We will respond within 48 business hours.

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with applicable data protection laws.