How we use cookies and similar technologies on FastVidl
Last Updated: 19th February 2026
Welcome to fastvidl.com. We use cookies and similar technologies to run the downloader, remember basic preferences, measure traffic and conversions, and support advertising that keeps the service free. Partners such as Google (tags used with Google Ads and AdSense where applicable) and ShareThis (optional sharing) may set their own cookies or read storage as described in our Privacy Policy.
Cookies are small files on your device that help sites work, remember settings, and let partners measure or personalize content and ads where allowed. Similar technologies include pixels or local storage. Third parties we integrate may use their own cookies under their policies.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Examples | Duration | Required? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Core functionality, security, sessions | session_id, csrf_token, cookie_consent | Session/1 year | Yes |
| Measurement | Site usage and conversion-related signals | Google tag (gtag) cookies / storage as set by Google | Varies | Browser + Google Ads settings |
| Advertising | Ads, frequency capping, personalization where permitted | Google AdSense and partner ad cookies (examples vary by region) | Varies | Consent tools + partner opt-outs |
| Consent (CMP) | Store advertising / analytics consent choices | fastvidl_cookie_ack (local storage for banner choice) | Varies | Re-open consent in partner UI; clear cookies |
| Functional | Optional page translation | googtrans (Google Translate) | Session / persistent | Clear cookies / choose original language |
| Share widgets | Optional sharing buttons | ShareThis and related vendor cookies | Varies | Do not use widgets; clear cookies |
Our site cookie banner lets you accept or decline optional cookies before Google measurement or sharing scripts load. You can also manage cookies in your browser. Blocking some third-party cookies may affect ads or measurement but should not block core pasting of a public URL in the downloader.
We automatically honor browser GPC signals for instant opt-out across all non-essential cookies (CCPA/CPRA compliant).
We may use Google AdSense and related Google services to show ads and measure performance. When you accept optional cookies, we load the Google tag (gtag.js) for measurement tied to Google Ads. We do not load optional ad or analytics scripts until you accept cookies via our site banner.
The language selector in the header uses Google's Website Translator. Google may set cookies to remember your selected language. These are controlled by Google; see Google's cookie policy.
Consent preferences timestamp logged for 12 months (GDPR audit-ready).
We comply with PDPB guidelines and PTA regulations for local hosting.
Full ePrivacy Directive compliance with granular consent.
| Data Type | Retention | Deletion Trigger |
|---|---|---|
| Consent Records | 12 months | Manual withdrawal |
| Measurement (Google / partners) | Provider-defined | Browser clear / partner controls |
| Advertising | Provider-defined | Opt-out links above |
| Essential | Session/1 year | Browser clear |
Google: Optional Translate cookies when you use the header translator; Google tag cookies/storage for measurement as described in the Privacy Policy.
Google AdSense: Advertising and measurement cookies as described in Google's documentation when ads are enabled.
ShareThis: Cookies for optional sharing UI when that feature loads.
Q: Will rejecting cookies break downloads?
A: No, essential cookies handle downloads; only analytics/ads affected.
Q: Do you track across Instagram/Facebook?
A: We do not require you to log in to Instagram, Facebook, or Pinterest to use FastVidl. URLs you paste are processed to fetch public media; third-party analytics or ad partners on our site may collect their own technical data as described in our Privacy Policy.
Q: What's Pakistan PDPB compliance?
A: Local data protection following PTA/PEMRA guidelines.
Posted here with a new date. Material changes to cookies or partners will be reflected here and may be surfaced through your consent or CMP interface where applicable.
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