compress.im is built with privacy-first principles. We use client-side image compression technology to ensure your images never leave your device during the compression process.

This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our image compression service.

Image Data

• Client-side Processing: Your images are processed entirely in your browser using WebAssembly technology
• No Uploads: Images are never uploaded to our servers during compression
• API Usage: If you use our API, images may be temporarily processed on our servers and are automatically deleted after processing

Analytics Data

• Google Analytics: We collect anonymized usage data to improve our service
• Performance Metrics: Page load times, user interactions, and error rates
• Device Information: Browser type, device type, and screen resolution (anonymized)

Technical Data

• Log Data: IP addresses, request timestamps, and error logs for security purposes
• Cookies: Essential cookies for website functionality and analytics cookies (with consent)

Service Provision

• Provide image compression functionality
• Process API requests (when using our API)
• Ensure website security and prevent abuse

Service Improvement

• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Monitor performance and fix technical issues
• Develop new features based on user needs

Legal Compliance

• Comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Respond to legal requests and prevent fraud
• Enforce our Terms of Service

Third-Party Services

• Google Analytics: Anonymized usage statistics
• Google AdSense: Advertising services (anonymized targeting)
• Hosting Provider: Technical infrastructure (Vercel/Netlify)

We Never Share

• Your actual image files or content
• Personal identification information
• Data with unauthorized third parties
• Information for marketing by other companies

Essential Cookies

• Website functionality and user preferences
• Security and fraud prevention
• These cannot be disabled

Analytics Cookies

• Google Analytics for usage statistics
• Performance monitoring
• You can opt-out through browser settings

Advertising Cookies

• Google AdSense for relevant advertisements
• Frequency capping and conversion tracking
• Can be controlled through Google Ad Settings

Data Rights (GDPR/CCPA)

• Access: Request information about data we collect
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate information
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Object: Opt-out of certain data processing

How to Exercise Rights

• Email us at: [email protected]
• Use browser controls for cookies
• Opt-out of Google Analytics
• Adjust Google Ad Settings

Technical Measures

• HTTPS encryption for all communications
• Client-side processing for maximum privacy
• Secure hosting infrastructure
• Regular security updates and monitoring

Data Retention

• Client-side images: Never stored on our servers
• API processed images: Deleted immediately after processing
• Analytics data: Retained for 26 months
• Log data: Retained for 90 days for security purposes

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Data Protection Officer: [email protected]
• Address: [Your Business Address]

Updates to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "last updated" date.