ExtractThumb Grab any YouTube thumbnail in full resolution

Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

ExtractThumb ("we," "us") respects your privacy. This policy explains what information is and isn't collected when you use extractthumb.com.

How the tool works

When you paste a YouTube link, your browser parses the video ID and requests the thumbnail image directly from YouTube's public image servers (i.ytimg.com). The core extraction happens on your device. We do not require an account, and we do not ask you to upload anything.

Information we collect

  • Contact form: if you use our contact form, we receive the name, email, and message you submit, so we can reply. Form submissions are handled by our hosting provider's form service.
  • Basic analytics: we may use privacy-conscious analytics to understand aggregate traffic (e.g., page views, general region, device type). This helps us improve the guides and tool. We don't use it to identify you personally.
  • Server logs: our host may keep standard technical logs (such as IP address and browser type) for security and reliability, as is typical for any website.

Cookies and advertising

We aim to keep the site lightweight. If advertising is introduced in the future, third-party vendors — including Google — may use cookies 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. You can opt out of personalized advertising via Google Ads Settings, and review your choices at aboutads.info. Any cookie or consent banner shown will let you manage non-essential cookies.

Third-party links

The site links to YouTube, Ko-fi, and other external sites. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies, not ours.

Children

ExtractThumb is a general-audience tool and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Your choices

You can use the extractor without submitting any personal information. If you've contacted us and want your message deleted, ask via the same channel and we'll remove it.

Changes

We may update this policy as the site evolves. Material changes will be reflected by the "last updated" date above.

Contact

Questions about privacy? Reach us through the contact page.