Cookie Policy for Ultra4KDownloader
Transparency about the small data files that help us deliver a smooth, high-performance experience, while giving you control over your preferences.
What We Use Cookies For
We deliberately limit our use of cookies to the essential technical functions that make Ultra4KDownloader work. We do not use cookies for targeted advertising, social media tracking, or any form of behavioral analytics that invades your privacy.
Remembering your interface preferences (like theme or layout) for a consistent session.
Maintaining an active processing session when you submit a URL for download, ensuring the link doesn't break mid-process.
Basic security checks to prevent fraudulent activity and protect the integrity of our download service.
Our Stance: Minimalist by Design
For a video downloader, unnecessary tracking is not just intrusive—it's counterproductive. Our philosophy is simple: if a cookie isn't required to process your download or keep the site secure, it has no place here.
Evidence & Methodology
Assumptions
- • Users value simplicity and privacy over personalized experiences for a utility tool.
- • The core value is reliable download performance, not site personalization.
- • Compliance frameworks (GDPR/CCPA) can be met with strict, minimal data handling.
Constraints
- • No user accounts or persistent profiles, eliminating long-term tracking needs.
- • All processing is ephemeral (session-based), reducing data retention requirements.
- • Technical infrastructure must support anonymous, high-bandwidth transfers without user fingerprinting.
What would change our view? A shift to a freemium model with user accounts for download history would necessitate a re-evaluation of our cookie and data policy, with explicit consent mechanisms for any non-essential tracking.
Avoiding Common Cookie Pitfalls
The "Universal Consent" Trap
We do not use cookies to track behavior across unrelated sites. Our tools are for a specific purpose, not for building user profiles for external advertisers.
Performance-Compromise Analytics
Heavy analytics scripts slow down download processing. We prioritize your download speed over micro-metrics, using only essential, server-side performance logs.
Vague Policy Language
"We use cookies to improve your experience" is meaningless. We explicitly state what each cookie is for and why it's necessary.
Ignoring Browser Signals
Our code respects the `Do Not Track` signal and other privacy-focused browser settings, not treating them as optional suggestions.
Your Control Over Cookies
While we have intentionally designed our cookie use to be minimal and non-intrusive, you retain full control. Our integrated privacy management system (handled by the `cookies.*` plugin) provides a clear interface to manage your preferences.
Most modern browsers allow you to block or delete cookies on a site-by-site basis. If you choose to block our essential session cookies, please be aware that the core functionality of the download tool may be impaired, as we rely on them to maintain your active processing state.
Have Questions About This Policy?
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