Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Thread Tracker does not require you to create an account or provide any personal information to use the service. We collect limited technical data automatically when you visit:

• Your IP address and approximate geographic region (country/city level), used for analytics and abuse prevention.
• Browser type, operating system, and referring URL, used to improve the site experience.
• Pages viewed and time spent on the site, collected via anonymised analytics.

We do not collect Threads login credentials, account passwords, or any private Threads data. All profile data displayed by Thread Tracker is publicly available information retrieved from the Threads platform.

2. Cookies

Thread Tracker uses cookies and similar browser storage for the following purposes:

• Functional cookies — to remember your recently viewed profiles and preferences (such as dark mode) across sessions.
• Analytics cookies — anonymised usage statistics to help us understand how the site is used and improve it.
• Advertising cookies — if you have not opted out, third-party advertising partners (including Google AdSense) may use cookies to show relevant advertisements.

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time.

3. Third-Party Services

• Google AdSense — displays advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites. You can opt out via Google Ads Settings.
• Google Analytics — anonymised traffic analytics processed in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy.

4. How We Use Information

• Operate and improve the Thread Tracker service.
• Analyse aggregate traffic patterns to understand which features are most useful.
• Detect and prevent abuse or excessive automated requests.
• Display contextually relevant advertisements to keep the service free.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable privacy laws (such as GDPR or CCPA) to access, correct, or delete personal data we hold about you. Because we collect minimal personal data, most requests can be fulfilled by clearing your browser cookies and local storage.

For specific requests, contact us at privacy@thread-tracker.com.

6. Children's Privacy

Thread Tracker is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page reflects when changes were last made.

8. Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us at privacy@thread-tracker.com or via @threadtracker on X.