🍪 Cookie Policy
How we use cookies and similar technologies
Last Updated: October 23, 2024
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies allow websites to:
- Remember your preferences
- Improve user experience
- Analyze site traffic and usage
- Deliver personalized content
2. How We Use Cookies
Social Media Downloader uses cookies to:
- ✅ Ensure our website functions properly
- ✅ Remember your preferences and settings
- ✅ Analyze how you use our website
- ✅ Improve our services and user experience
- ✅ Detect and prevent fraud
We do NOT use cookies to:
- ❌ Track you across other websites
- ❌ Sell your data to third parties
- ❌ Store sensitive personal information
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. Without these cookies, our service cannot operate.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains user session | Session |
| csrf_token | Security protection | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
Can you disable these? No – these are required for the website to work.
3.2 Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics – visitor tracking | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics – user identification | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics – throttle requests | 1 minute |
Can you disable these? Yes – you can opt out of analytics cookies.
3.3 Functional Cookies (Optional)
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| language_pref | Remembers language selection | 1 year |
| theme_pref | Remembers dark/light mode preference | 1 year |
Can you disable these? Yes – but the site won’t remember your preferences.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic. Google may use the data collected to contextualize and personalize ads on their own advertising network.
- Provider: Google LLC
- Purpose: Website analytics
- Data Collected: Anonymous usage statistics
- Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
- Opt-Out: Google Analytics Opt-out
CDN Services
We use Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) to deliver content faster. These may set their own cookies.
- Purpose: Faster content delivery and security
- Data: Technical information only
5. How to Control Cookies
5.1 Cookie Settings on Our Website
When you first visit our website, you’ll see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject optional cookies (only essential cookies will be used)
- Customize your preferences
You can change your cookie preferences anytime by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in our footer.
5.2 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete existing cookies
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Receive a warning before cookies are stored
Browser-Specific Instructions:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies
Note: Blocking all cookies may prevent you from using some features of our website.
5.3 Mobile Devices
On mobile devices, you can control cookies through your browser app settings. iOS and Android also offer ad tracking controls in system settings.
6. Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers have a “Do Not Track” feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for recognizing DNT signals. We will update this policy if standards are established.
7. Cookie Duration
We use both session cookies and persistent cookies:
Session Cookies
Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. Used for essential functionality.
Persistent Cookies
Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted. Used for preferences and analytics.
| Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Session | Essential functionality |
| 24 hours | Analytics (user identification) |
| 1 year | Preferences, consent |
| 2 years | Analytics (visitor tracking) |
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Updating the “Last Updated” date
- Displaying a notice on our website
- Requesting new consent if required by law
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies:
10. Related Policies
For more information about how we handle your data:
- Privacy Policy – Our full privacy practices
- Terms of Service – Rules for using our service
By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.