Privacy Policy

PinGrab is built on a simple privacy principle: we collect as little as possible. This Privacy Policy explains what we do collect, why, and what your rights are.

Last updated: April 2026.

What We Don't Collect

  • No accounts. The Service does not require you to register, log in, or provide any personal information to use it.
  • No download history. We do not store the Pinterest URLs you submit, the media you download, or which content you view. The Service parses a URL on demand and returns the result; nothing is logged on a per-user basis.
  • No content storage. Pinterest media is delivered directly from Pinterest's CDN to your device. PinGrab does not host, mirror, or retain any downloaded files.

What We Do Collect

To operate and improve the Service, we collect a limited amount of non-personal, aggregated information:

Usage analytics

We use Google Analytics and Mixpanel to measure how the Service is used in aggregate (page views, button taps, language preference, approximate region). This helps us prioritize bug fixes and feature work. These tools may set their own cookies; both providers anonymize IP addresses for visitors in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland by default.

Server logs

Our hosting provider records standard server logs — IP address, user-agent, timestamp, requested URL — for security and rate-limiting purposes. Logs are retained for a short rolling window and are not joined with any personal identifier.

Cookies

We use a small number of cookies:

  • Locale cookie (NEXT_LOCALE) — remembers your selected interface language so you don't have to pick it again.
  • Consent cookie — remembers whether you've dismissed the cookie/legal-disclaimer banners.
  • Analytics cookies — set by Google Analytics and Mixpanel as described above.

You can clear cookies at any time through your browser settings.

Browser Extensions & Apps

The PinGrab Chrome extension and iOS app follow the same minimal-collection principle. The extension only requests the permissions necessary to read the active Pinterest tab when you click the extension icon — it does not run in the background, does not collect browsing history, and does not transmit page content to PinGrab servers. The iOS app uses Apple's standard analytics opt-in; if you decline, no analytics events are sent.

Telegram Bot

If you use the PinGrab Telegram bot, the only data we receive is what Telegram exposes to bots: your Telegram user ID and the message you send. We do not store this data after the response is delivered. Telegram's own privacy policy applies to your messages on their platform.

Third-Party Services

The Service may include links or fetches to:

  • Pinterest.com and Pinterest's CDN (the source of the media you download).
  • Apple App Store and Google Play (for app installs).
  • Google Fonts (typography).
  • Google Analytics and Mixpanel (anonymous usage analytics).

These services have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their practices.

Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed at children under 13 (or the equivalent minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will take appropriate steps.

Your Rights

Because we do not maintain user accounts and do not store personal identifiers, there is generally no per-user record of you to access, correct, or delete. If you believe we hold any personal data about you and wish to exercise rights under the GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, or similar laws — including the right to access, rectify, delete, restrict processing, or object to processing — email privacy@pingrab.app and we will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.

Data Transfers

Our infrastructure and our analytics providers are based in the United States. By using the Service from outside the US, you understand that your activity may be processed on US servers, subject to appropriate safeguards.

Security

We use standard security practices — HTTPS for all traffic, defense-in-depth on our servers, and the principle of least privilege for any internal access. No system is perfectly secure; if you discover a vulnerability, please contact security@pingrab.app so we can investigate.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date above reflects the current version. Material changes will be highlighted on this page or via a banner where appropriate.

Contact

Questions about your privacy? Email privacy@pingrab.app or visit our support page.