Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2026
1. What data we collect
tdownloader is a desktop application that runs entirely on your computer. We do not collect, store or process users' personal data.
The application connects to two external services:
- Telegram: using your own user account, directly from your computer. Your credentials and the downloaded content never pass through our servers.
- api.tdownloader.org: our remote configuration server. It only receives anonymous requests to fetch the app configuration and check whether updates are available. We do not send any user identifier or personal data.
2. Data stored on your computer
tdownloader stores the following data on your local disk, needed for it to work:
- Telegram session (authentication token encrypted by Telegram)
- Application settings (destination folder, language preferences, added channels)
- Remote configuration cache (valid for 7 days, contains no personal data)
All this data stays on your computer and you can delete it at any time by removing the application's data folder.
3. Cookies and tracking
The desktop application does not use cookies. This website (tdownloader.org) does not use cookies or third-party analytics tools either.
4. Third-party services
The content you download comes directly from Telegram's servers. The use of Telegram is subject to its own privacy policy.
5. Minors
tdownloader is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from minors.
6. Changes to this policy
If we make significant changes to this policy, we will update the date at the top of this page. We recommend reviewing it periodically.
7. Contact
For any privacy enquiry you can contact us from within the app (Support menu).