This Privacy Policy explains how TickFusion (“we”, “us”) handles information when you use TF Download Collector (the “Product”), including the desktop application and the companion browser extension(s) for Firefox and Chrome.
- The extension can capture download URLs (and media playlist URLs like
.m3u8/.mpd) and send them to your desktop app running on your computer. - Captured data is sent locally (e.g., to
http://127.0.0.1) or via browser native messaging. It is not sent to our servers by default. - We do not sell your data. We do not run advertising trackers inside the extension.
1) What information the Product processes
A. Browser extension: download interception
When you enable interception features, the extension may process:
- Download URL (the link you are downloading from).
- Suggested file name (if the browser provides one).
- Request context headers required for authenticated downloads, such as:
Cookie(used to access content you are logged into in your browser)Referer/Referrer(the initiating page)- In some cases other non-sensitive headers needed to reproduce access to the resource
- Media playlist URLs for streaming (e.g.,
.m3u8/.mpd) when “Capture media playlists” is enabled.
The extension does not intentionally capture page content, form fields, passwords, or browsing history. It only processes what is necessary to capture the download request and optionally the media playlist URL.
B. Desktop application
The desktop app processes the captured request to perform the download. Depending on your settings, it may store:
- Download queue/task metadata (URL, target path, status, timestamps).
- Optional per-task headers required to fetch the file/stream (e.g., cookies/referrer).
- Operational logs (e.g., errors, download diagnostics) stored locally on your device.
2) How information is used
- To add downloads to TF Download Collector and allow the desktop app to fetch the resource correctly.
- To show UI notifications/toasts confirming capture and transfer.
- To troubleshoot within the app (local logs). If you choose to send logs to support, that becomes a user-initiated disclosure.
3) Where information is sent
By default, the extension sends captured requests to the desktop app on your computer using one of these local-only methods:
- Local API: HTTP to
http://127.0.0.1:<port>(your machine only). - Native Messaging: a browser-to-local-host channel installed on your machine.
We do not receive the captured URLs/headers unless you explicitly send them to us (for example, by emailing logs or a bug report).
4) What is stored and for how long
- Extension settings (e.g., “intercept downloads”, port, API key) are stored in the browser’s extension storage (and may sync if you use browser sync).
- Desktop app data (tasks/logs) is stored locally on your device and remains until you delete it, uninstall the app, or clear it from within the app (if available).
5) Sharing and third parties
- We do not sell your data.
- We do not share captured downloads/headers with advertisers.
- Third-party services are only involved when you download from them (e.g., the site hosting the file/video). In that case, requests are made from your device.
6) Security
- The local API is intended to bind to
127.0.0.1(loopback). This limits access to your local machine. - If you configure an API key, the desktop app can require it for requests from the extension.
- Cookies/headers may grant access to your accounts. Treat logs and task exports as sensitive and do not share them publicly.
7) Children’s privacy
TF Download Collector is not directed to children under 13 and is intended for general audiences.
8) Changes to this policy
We may update this policy to reflect product changes or legal requirements. We will update the “Effective date” at the top when changes are made.