Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how OnlineGIFDownloader (“we,” “us,” or “our”) handles information when you visit onlinegifdownloader.com (the “Site”) and use our GIF tools. We built this site to be simple and privacy-friendly, and this page is our honest explanation of what happens with your data, what does not, and the choices you have.

By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here. If you do not agree with this policy, please stop using the Site.

The short version

We know most people do not read privacy policies word for word, so here is the plain-English summary:

  • Our GIF tools run inside your browser. When you download a GIF from a direct link or convert a video into a GIF, your files are processed on your own device and are not uploaded to or stored on our servers.
  • We do not ask you to create an account, and we do not collect names, passwords, or payment details, because we do not offer accounts or paid plans.
  • Like almost every website, we collect some standard technical information automatically, and we use cookies for analytics and advertising.
  • We show ads through Google AdSense, and we use analytics to understand how the Site is used. These services use cookies, which you can control or opt out of.
  • We do not sell your personal information.

The rest of this page explains each of these points in more detail.

Information we collect

Information you give us directly

The Site does not require you to register or log in. The only time you actively share personal information with us is if you choose to contact us, for example by sending an email or filling in a contact form. In that case, we receive whatever you include, such as your email address and the content of your message. We use it only to reply to you and to keep a record of the conversation.

Information collected automatically

When you visit any website, including ours, certain technical details are shared by your browser and device. We and our service providers may automatically collect:

  • Your IP address and general location (such as country or region, not your exact address).
  • Your browser type and version, operating system, and device type.
  • The pages you view, the time and date of your visit, and how long you stay.
  • The website or search that referred you to us.

This information is standard server and analytics data. We use it to keep the Site running, understand which content is useful, fix problems, and protect against abuse.

Cookies and similar technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites remember information. We use cookies and similar technologies for a few purposes:

  • Essential functionality, so the Site works correctly.
  • Analytics, to understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve it.
  • Advertising, so the ads shown to you are more relevant and so advertisers can measure performance.

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time, and you can opt out of advertising cookies using the links in the advertising section below. Blocking some cookies may affect how parts of the Site work.

How our tools handle your files and links

This part matters to us, so we want to be specific rather than vague.

  • Direct link downloads and video to GIF conversion happen in your browser. When you paste a GIF link or turn a video into a GIF, the work is done locally on your device using your browser. Your video and image files are not sent to our servers, and we do not keep copies of them.
  • Webpage scanning and keyword search may use third-party services. When you paste a page address so the tool can find media on it, or search open libraries by keyword, the address or search term may be sent to third-party services (such as content proxy services and public media APIs like Giphy, Tenor, Imgur, Reddit, Pixabay, and Openverse) so the results can be retrieved. Those services process the request under their own privacy policies. We do not attach your identity to these requests, and we do not store the addresses you enter.

We ask that you only use our tools with content you own or have the right to download.

How we use information

We use the information described above to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain the Site and its tools.
  • Understand and analyze how visitors use the Site so we can improve it.
  • Display and measure advertising.
  • Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or abuse.
  • Respond to your messages and support requests.
  • Comply with legal obligations.

Advertising

We display advertising on this Site through Google AdSense and may work with other advertising partners over time. Advertising helps us keep the tools free to use.

Here is what you should know about how advertising cookies work:

  • Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site and other websites.
  • Google’s use of advertising cookies enables Google and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our Site and/or other sites on the internet.
  • These cookies allow ads to be more relevant to you and help advertisers measure the performance of their campaigns.

You can opt out of personalized advertising by Google by visiting Google Ads Settings at https://www.google.com/settings/ads. You can also opt out of personalized advertising from many other vendors at https://www.aboutads.info/choices and https://optout.networkadvertising.org. If you are in Europe, you can manage choices at https://www.youronlinechoices.eu.

For more information about how Google uses data when you use our Site, see Google’s page at https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.

Analytics

We use analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to understand how visitors interact with the Site. These services use cookies and similar technologies to collect information such as pages viewed, time on the Site, and general location. This data is aggregated and helps us improve content and performance. You can learn about Google’s practices at https://policies.google.com/privacy, and you can opt out of Google Analytics using the browser add-on at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

How we share information

We do not sell your personal information. We share information only in these limited situations:

  • With service providers who help us operate the Site, such as our hosting provider, analytics, and advertising partners, and only as needed for those services.
  • For legal reasons, if we are required to by law, or to protect our rights, safety, or property, or that of our users or the public.
  • In connection with a business transfer, such as a merger or sale of assets, in which case any information would remain subject to a privacy policy consistent with this one.

Data retention

We keep automatically collected and analytics data only for as long as it is useful for the purposes described in this policy, after which it is deleted or anonymized. Messages you send us are kept for as long as needed to handle your request and our records.

Your privacy rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights over your personal information.

If you are in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom (GDPR), you have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of your personal information, to object to certain processing, and to data portability. Where we rely on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.

If you are in California (CCPA/CPRA), you have the right to know what personal information is collected, to request deletion, and to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details at the bottom of this page. We will respond as required by applicable law. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

International visitors

We welcome visitors from around the world, including a large audience in India. If you access the Site from outside the country where our servers or service providers are located, your information may be transferred to and processed in other countries. By using the Site, you understand that your information may be processed in countries with different data protection laws than your own.

Children’s privacy

The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or the minimum age required in your country), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information handled through the Site, including serving the Site over a secure HTTPS connection. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-party links

Our Site and tools may link to or interact with third-party websites and services that we do not control. This policy does not apply to those third parties, and we encourage you to read their privacy policies. We are not responsible for the content or practices of other sites.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Significant changes may be highlighted on the Site. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, you can reach us at:

Email: [email protected] Website: https://onlinegifdownloader.com

We read every message and will do our best to help.