Cookies Policy
Understanding how we use cookies to enhance your experience and protect your privacy
1. Introduction to Cookies
This Cookies Policy explains how TeraboxDownloader.org (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners. We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and understand how you interact with our service.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use different types of cookies for various purposes. Here’s an overview of the cookie categories we utilize:
3. Detailed Cookie Information
The table below provides more detailed information about the cookies we use and their purposes:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your session and security during website use | Session | |
| csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session | |
| pref_lang | Remembers your language preference | 1 year | |
| pref_quality | Remembers your preferred download quality | 90 days | |
| _ga | Google Analytics – distinguishes unique users | 2 years | |
| _gid | Google Analytics – distinguishes unique users | 24 hours | |
| _gat | Google Analytics – throttles request rate | 1 minute | |
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
4. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics and deliver content:
4.1 Analytics Providers
- Google Analytics: Helps us understand how visitors engage with our website
- Hotjar: Provides insights into user behavior through heatmaps and session recordings
- Cloudflare: Security and performance monitoring cookies
4.2 Service Providers
- CDN Providers: Content delivery network cookies for performance optimization
- Security Services: Cookies from security providers to protect against threats
- Load Balancers: Cookies for distributing traffic across servers
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options to control and manage cookies on our website:
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, limiting cookies may affect your experience on our website.
Google Chrome
Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and Site Data
Mozilla Firefox
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Microsoft Edge
Settings → Privacy, Search, Services → Cookies
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and Website Data
5.1 Opt-Out Tools
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on
- Ad Choices: Use the Digital Advertising Alliance’s opt-out tool
- Network Advertising Initiative: Use the NAI opt-out tool for targeted advertising
5.2 Mobile Devices
You can also manage cookies on your mobile device through your browser settings or device preferences. The process varies by device and browser.
6. Cookie Duration
Cookies have different lifespans depending on their purpose:
6.1 Session Cookies
These temporary cookies are deleted when you close your browser. They are essential for basic website functionality.
6.2 Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period specified in the cookie. They remember your preferences and settings for future visits.
6.3 Maximum Duration
No cookie used on our website has a lifespan longer than 2 years. Most functional and analytics cookies expire within 1 year.
7. Legal Basis for Cookie Usage
We process cookies based on the following legal grounds:
7.1 Essential Cookies
Legal Basis: Legitimate Interest – These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and provide the services you request.
7.2 Analytics Cookies
Legal Basis: Consent – We request your consent before placing analytics cookies on your device.
7.3 Functional Cookies
Legal Basis: Consent – These cookies enhance your experience but are not strictly necessary.
8. Data Protection and Security
We take the security of your data seriously and implement appropriate measures to protect cookie data:
8.1 Security Measures
- HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
- Secure cookie flags (HttpOnly, Secure)
- Regular security audits and updates
- Limited data collection and retention
8.2 Data Minimization
We only collect the minimum amount of data necessary through cookies to provide our services and improve user experience.
8.3 No Personal Identification
Our analytics cookies do not collect personally identifiable information. All data is aggregated and anonymized.
9. International Data Transfers
Some of our third-party cookie providers may process data outside your country of residence:
9.1 Transfer Safeguards
- Standard Contractual Clauses for EU data transfers
- Adequacy decisions where applicable
- Data processing agreements with all providers
- Regular compliance reviews
9.2 Provider Locations
Our main analytics provider (Google Analytics) may process data in the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for these transfers.
10. Policy Updates and Changes
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect:
- Changes in our cookie practices
- Legal and regulatory requirements
- Technological developments
- User feedback and best practices
We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
- Displaying a prominent notice on our website
- Where required by law, obtaining renewed consent
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy or our cookie practices, please contact us:
For data protection-specific inquiries, you may also contact our Data Protection Officer at the same email address.
