Privacy Policy
Learn how we protect user privacy, anonymize IP addresses, and handle cookies.
1. Data Minimization & IP Salt Hashing
We prioritize visitor privacy. Client IP addresses are not written in plain text to database logs. When rate limits are checked, the IP is hashed using a SHA-256 algorithm combined with a secret server salt (IP_SALT), ensuring it remains anonymous and protected against rainbow-table attacks.
2. Cookies and Adsense Beacons
PinDL employs essential session cookies to retain user preferences. Additionally, third-party advertising partners like Google AdSense serve display ads, using DART cookies to customize ads based on visual browsing histories. You can opt out of personalized tracking in your Google Account settings.
3. Direct CDN Streams
PinDL operates as a real-time URL resolver. We do not host, re-host, cache, or duplicate video files on our local database servers. All downloads stream directly from Pinterest's public servers (pinimg.com) to your local client device.
Security Q&As
A: No, PinDL does not log or archive your downloaded media URLs. We only track session metrics using temporary, anonymized IP hashes to prevent rate-limit abuse.
A: Yes, downloads are private. The media is pulled directly from Pinterest's public CDN servers to your device storage, bypassing third-party storage.