Privacy Policy - Image Compressor

1. Overview

Image Compressor ("we", "us", "our", or "the Application") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection, usage, and protection. All image processing is performed locally in your web browser. We do not upload, store, or transmit your files to external servers.

2. Data We Collect

Information We Do NOT Collect:

• Your images, photos, or any files you upload
• Personal identification information (name, email, phone, etc.)
• Processing results or edited images
• IP addresses (for privacy protection)
• Location data or GPS information from metadata

Information We May Collect:

• Anonymized usage analytics (page views, features used)
• Browser type and version (for compatibility)
• Preferred settings and presets (stored locally only)

3. Local Storage & Browser Data

The Application may store user preferences, presets, and settings locally using the browser's localStorage feature. This data:

• Remains exclusively on your device
• Is never transmitted to our servers
• Can be cleared by deleting your browser data
• Is never shared with third parties

4. EXIF Data & Metadata

Image files often contain metadata such as:

• Camera and lens information
• GPS location coordinates
• Timestamp and creation date
• Image editing history

Image Compressor provides you with the option to:

• View EXIF metadata before processing
• Remove metadata before compression
• Preserve metadata if needed

You have full control over your metadata. We recommend removing metadata if you are concerned about privacy when sharing compressed images publicly.

5. Third-Party Services & Libraries

Image Compressor uses the following third-party services:

• Tailwind CSS CDN: For styling (no data collection)
• JSZip: For bulk download functionality (local processing only)
• Google Fonts: For typography (basic analytics by Google)

These services do not have access to your images or personal data. They operate solely for front-end functionality.

6. Cookies & Tracking

Image Compressor does not use cookies for tracking purposes. We may use:

• Session storage for current session data
• Local storage for user preferences

Neither is used for advertising, tracking, or profiling.

7. Security

All image processing occurs entirely in your browser using client-side JavaScript. This means:

• Your files never leave your device
• No server uploads = no transmission risks
• Your data is protected by your browser's security features
• End-to-end encryption is implicit (your device only)

8. Children's Privacy

Image Compressor does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the information immediately. Parents or guardians concerned about data collection should contact us.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date and posting the revised policy here.

10. Contact Us

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

• Email: shahshivam732@gmail.com
• Website: Image Compressor
• Contact Form: Contact Us