Privacy Policy
This policy explains what information FetchPins (fetchpins.com) collects when you use the site, why, and what choices you have. FetchPins is run by Muhammad Ahmed Khan and Muhammad Jamal Ashrafi, Karachi, Pakistan. Contact: fetchpins@gmail.com.
The short version
- You don't need an account. We never ask for your name, email or Pinterest login to download.
- We don't store the files you download.
- We don't keep a list of the pin links you paste. A link is used only to fetch that pin's media, then it is discarded.
- We use Google Analytics to count visits and see which pages are used. It uses cookies, and you can opt out.
What we collect
1. Pin links you paste
When you paste a pin link and press Download, our server uses it to find the media for that pin. The link is processed in memory and is not saved to a database or linked to you.
2. Usage data (Google Analytics)
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use FetchPins, for example which pages are visited, how long people stay, the type of device and browser, and the approximate country or city. Google Analytics uses cookies (such as _ga) and similar technologies to collect this. We use it only for statistics, and we don't use it to identify you.
Google processes this data under its own policies. Learn how Google uses information from sites that use its services: Google partner sites policy.
You can opt out of Google Analytics on all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: Google Analytics opt-out add-on.
3. Server and security data
Like most websites, our hosting provider may keep standard technical logs, such as IP address, browser type and the time of a request, to keep the site secure and working. These logs are kept for a limited time and are not used to build a profile of you.
4. Messages you send us
If you contact us by email, we receive your email address and your message. We use them only to reply and keep them only as long as needed to help you.
What we don't collect
- Your Pinterest username, password or account data
- The files you download
- Payment details (FetchPins is free)
- Data from private pins or secret boards
Cookies
FetchPins itself doesn't need cookies to work. Cookies on the site come from Google Analytics. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. The tool still works if you do.
How long we keep data
| Data | How long |
|---|---|
| Pasted pin links | Not stored |
| Downloaded files | Not stored |
| Google Analytics data | 14 months in Google Analytics |
| Server logs | A limited time, set by the hosting provider |
| Emails you send us | Only as long as needed to reply |
Your rights
Depending on where you live, including under the GDPR in the EU and UK and the CCPA in California, you may have the right to access, correct or delete personal data we hold about you, and to object to its use. Because FetchPins doesn't have accounts and doesn't store your links or files, we usually hold very little or nothing about you. To make a request, email us at fetchpins@gmail.com.
We don't sell your personal information.
Children
FetchPins is not directed at children under 13, and we don't knowingly collect personal information from them. Pinterest itself requires users to be at least 13.
Links to other sites
FetchPins links to Pinterest and other websites. Their privacy practices are their own. We recommend reading their policies.
Changes to this policy
If we change this policy, we will update the date at the top of this page. Big changes, such as adding advertising, will be listed here.
Contact
Questions about privacy? Email fetchpins@gmail.com.