Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

CompressPhotos ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and image compression services located at compressphotos.cloud (the "Service").

By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We do not require you to create an account or provide personal information to use our core image compression service. However, we may collect:

• Contact information if you reach out to us directly
• Technical information about your device and browser
• Usage analytics to improve our service

2.2 Image Data

When you use our image compression service:

• Local Processing: All image compression happens directly in your browser using JavaScript
• No Upload: Your images are never uploaded to our servers
• Client-Side Only: Images remain on your device throughout the compression process
• No Storage: We do not store, access, or transmit your images

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our Service:

• IP address and location information
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referral source
• Pages viewed and time spent on our Service
• Device information (screen size, device type)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

• Providing and maintaining our Service
• Improving user experience and Service functionality
• Analytics and understanding usage patterns
• Communicating with users who contact us
• Detecting and preventing technical issues
• Complying with legal obligations

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Service. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors.

4.2 Content Delivery Networks

We use third-party CDNs (like Cloudflare, jsDelivr) to deliver fonts, icons, and other static resources to improve loading speed.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
• Improve user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect Service functionality.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Client-side image processing (no server upload)
• Regular security assessments
• Limited data collection and retention

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your information
• Opt-out: Opt out of certain processing activities

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete such information immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Providing notice through our Service or other appropriate means

Your continued use of the Service after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

12. Compliance Information

12.1 GDPR Compliance (European Union)

If you are located in the EU, we process your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our legal basis for processing includes:

• Legitimate interests (improving our Service)
• Consent (for optional features)
• Legal compliance (where required)

12.2 CCPA Compliance (California)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know, delete, and opt-out of the sale of personal information.