Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 11, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Framecatch ("we", "us", "the site") handles information when you visit framecatch.example.com and use the thumbnail grabber tool. We've tried to write it in plain language rather than dense legal boilerplate.
1. What Framecatch does with your input
When you paste a YouTube link into the tool, that link is processed entirely inside your web browser using JavaScript. We do not transmit the link you paste to any server we operate, log it in a database, or associate it with your identity. The tool works by extracting the video ID from the link and requesting publicly available thumbnail images directly from YouTube's own image servers (i.ytimg.com / img.youtube.com).
2. Information collected automatically
Like most websites, our hosting provider and any analytics tools we use may automatically collect standard technical information when you visit, such as:
- Approximate location derived from IP address (city/country level)
- Browser type and version, device type, and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent on the site, and referring pages
- General usage patterns used to understand site performance
This information is aggregated and is not used to personally identify you.
3. Cookies and advertising
Framecatch may display advertisements served by third-party advertising networks, including Google AdSense. These networks may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites.
- Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to this site and other sites on the Internet.
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- You can also generally opt out of third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.
We do not control the cookies set by third-party ad networks and recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies for full details.
4. Third-party services
Thumbnail images displayed through Framecatch are requested directly from YouTube's servers, which are operated by Google LLC. Your request for these images is subject to Google's Privacy Policy. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of YouTube, Google, or any other third-party site linked from Framecatch.
5. Data we do not collect
We do not require account creation, and we do not knowingly collect names, email addresses, or payment information unless you voluntarily provide them — for example, by emailing us through the Contact page. Any information you send us that way is used only to respond to your message.
6. Children's privacy
Framecatch is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.
7. Your choices
You can control cookies through your browser settings, including blocking or deleting them. Doing so may affect how ads are displayed but will not affect the core functionality of the thumbnail grabber tool.
8. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
9. Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, reach out via our Contact page or email support@framecatch.example.com.