Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how TikMate ("we", "us", "our"), operating the website tikmate.org ("the Service"), handles information when you use the Service. By using TikMate you agree to this policy.
1. Information we collect
TikMate is designed to be privacy-friendly. We do not require you to create an account, and we do not ask for your name, email or personal details to use the downloader.
- Video links you submit are processed only to fetch the requested video and are not tied to your identity.
- Basic technical data such as your IP address, browser type, device type and pages visited may be logged automatically for security, abuse-prevention and analytics.
2. Cookies and analytics
We may use cookies and similar technologies to keep the site working, understand how it's used, and improve it. You can control or delete cookies in your browser settings.
3. Advertising (Google AdSense)
TikMate is supported by advertising. We use Google AdSense and possibly other third-party ad networks to display ads.
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.
- Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
- You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also opt out of some third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalised advertising at aboutads.info/choices.
For more information about how Google uses data, see Google's Privacy & Terms.
4. How we use information
We use the limited data described above to operate and secure the Service, prevent abuse, analyse usage, and display advertising that keeps TikMate free.
5. Data retention
We do not store downloaded videos on our servers after your request is processed. Technical logs are kept only as long as needed for security and analytics.
6. Children's privacy
TikMate is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
7. Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct or delete personal data we hold about you. Contact us to make a request.
8. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the latest version.
9. Contact
Questions about privacy? Email support@tikmate.org or use our Contact page.