Privacy Policy

Who we are
This Privacy Policy explains how The Free Downloader (“we,” “us,” “our”) at thefreedownloader.com (“Site”) collects, uses, and shares information when you use our website and tools.
Contact: The Free Downloader, info@thefreedownloader.com, 1750 N WAVERLY ST Apt/Suite/Other City: DEARBORN State: MI Zip Code: 48128

What we collect

  • Usage & device data: IP address, browser type/version, device identifiers, language, referrer/exit pages, and timestamps (server logs) for security, analytics, and troubleshooting.
  • Form data: Information you submit via our contact or feedback forms (e.g., name, email, message).
  • Cookies and similar tech: We and our partners use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site and show ads. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on prior visits to this and/or other websites; Google’s advertising cookies enable Google and its partners to serve personalized ads to you. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or other industry opt-out pages (see “Your choices” below).

How we use information

  • Operate, secure, and improve the Site and tools.
  • Respond to inquiries.
  • Show advertising (including personalized ads, where allowed by your consent or applicable law).
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms.

Ad partners & data sharing

We display ads via Google AdSense. Google and its partners may use cookies or device identifiers to personalize content/ads and to measure ad effectiveness. Learn how Google uses information from sites or apps that use Google services and review Google’s partners and technologies. You can control ad personalization as described below.

Your choices

  • Personalized ads (Google): Visit Ads Settings (https://adssettings.google.com) to opt out of personalized ads from Google.
  • Other ad choices: See aboutads.info/choices (US), youronlinechoices.eu (EU), or youradchoices.ca (CA) for browser-level choices.
  • Cookies: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies in settings. Blocking cookies may affect functionality.
  • EEA/UK/CH consent: When required, we will present a consent banner managed by a Google-certified Consent Management Platform (CMP) integrated with the IAB TCF; your preferences will be honored and passed to Google. (As of Jan 16, 2024 for EEA/UK and Jul 31, 2024 for Switzerland, Google requires a certified CMP for serving ads.)
  • US state privacy: For eligible US states (e.g., CA/CPRA), you may see a US state regulations message with additional choices (including “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information”).

Children’s privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Data retention & security

We keep data only as long as necessary for the purposes above and take reasonable measures to protect it. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

International transfers

Your information may be processed in countries other than your own. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards.

Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy. Updates will be posted here with a new effective date.

Contact

For privacy inquiries, email privacy@thefreedowloader.com or write to 1750 N WAVERLY ST Apt/Suite/Other City: DEARBORN State: MI Zip Code: 48128.