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Cookie Policy

Last updated: October 2025

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. Cookies help websites remember your preferences, improve your browsing experience, and provide analytics data.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on DownVid, what types of cookies we use, and how you can control cookie preferences. By using our service, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for several important purposes:

  • Essential Operations: To make our service function properly, including managing download queues and rate limiting
  • Security: To detect and prevent fraudulent activity and abuse of our service
  • Analytics: To understand how visitors use our service and identify areas for improvement
  • Advertising: To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
  • Performance: To monitor service performance and optimize loading times

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems without affecting core functionality. They enable basic features like:

  • Session management for download processing
  • Rate limiting to prevent service abuse
  • CAPTCHA verification state
  • Security features and fraud prevention
  • Load balancing across servers

Duration: Session cookies (deleted when browser closes) or up to 24 hours

Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website. These cookies help us understand:

  • Number of visitors and their geographic locations
  • Which pages are most popular and how long visitors stay
  • How users navigate through the site
  • Which platforms (YouTube, TikTok, etc.) are most frequently used
  • Browser types and device categories
  • Traffic sources and referral websites

The information collected is aggregated and anonymized, meaning individual users cannot be identified. Google Analytics cookies include:

  • _ga - Distinguishes unique users (expires after 2 years)
  • _gid - Distinguishes unique users (expires after 24 hours)
  • _gat - Used to throttle request rate (expires after 1 minute)

Advertising Cookies

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google and its advertising partners use cookies to:

  • Show you relevant ads based on your browsing history
  • Prevent the same ad from appearing too many times
  • Measure ad effectiveness and engagement
  • Provide aggregate reporting to advertisers

These cookies may track your browsing activity across multiple websites to build a profile of your interests. Common advertising cookies include those from the Google DoubleClick network.

Duration: Typically up to 2 years

Firebase Cookies

We use Firebase for backend services including queue management and rate limiting. Firebase may set cookies for:

  • Authentication state management
  • Session persistence
  • Analytics and crash reporting
  • Performance monitoring

Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we use various third-party services that may set cookies on your device:

Google Services

  • Google Analytics: Web analytics and visitor tracking
  • Google AdSense: Advertisement delivery and personalization
  • Google Cloud Platform: Backend infrastructure and services

CAPTCHA Services

We use CAPTCHA services to prevent automated abuse. These services may set cookies to:

  • Distinguish between human users and bots
  • Remember verification status
  • Analyze suspicious behavior patterns

Content Delivery Networks

We may use Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) to deliver static resources efficiently. These CDNs may set performance and security cookies.

How to Control Cookies

You have several options to control or limit how cookies are used on your device:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Delete cookies when you close your browser
  • Allow cookies from specific websites
  • Set cookies to expire after each session

Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

  • Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of specific cookie types:

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you don't want your online activity tracked. However, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. Currently, our service does not respond to DNT signals, but you can use other cookie control methods described above.

Impact of Blocking Cookies

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website:

  • Essential features may not work properly, including download functionality
  • Rate limiting may not function correctly
  • You may need to complete CAPTCHA verification more frequently
  • Your preferences may not be saved
  • Analytics data may not be collected, limiting our ability to improve the service

Cookie Consent

By using our service, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. When you first visit our website, essential cookies are automatically set to enable basic functionality. Analytics and advertising cookies are also set unless you have configured your browser to block them.

If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should adjust your browser settings accordingly or stop using our service.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our operations, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of our service after changes to this policy constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

More Information

For more information about how we handle your data and protect your privacy, please review our related policies:

Questions About Cookies

If you have questions about how we use cookies or this Cookie Policy, we encourage you to review this document and our Privacy Policy carefully. Understanding how cookies work and how to manage them empowers you to make informed decisions about your online privacy.