Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to ImgCompress ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our website at imgcompress.com (the "Service").

ImgCompress is operated by JahaSoft Limited. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices. By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

This Privacy Policy should be read together with our Terms & Conditions.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Images You Process

We do NOT collect, store, or have access to the images you upload or process.

All image processing (compression, resizing, format conversion) happens entirely in your web browser using client-side JavaScript. Your images are processed locally on your device and are never transmitted to our servers. Once you close or refresh your browser, your images are permanently deleted from your device's memory.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Service, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• Device Information: Browser type and version, operating system, device type (mobile, desktop, tablet)
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click data, referral URLs
• Technical Data: IP address (anonymized), approximate geographic location (country/region level), language preferences
• Performance Data: Page load times, error messages, feature usage statistics

This information is collected through standard web server logs and analytics tools. We use this data to understand how users interact with our Service and to improve performance and user experience.

2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use minimal cookies and similar tracking technologies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic functionality such as remembering your compression quality settings
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Service (e.g., Google Analytics)

We do NOT use advertising cookies or third-party tracking cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect some functionality of our Service.

2.4 Information You Provide

We do not require registration or account creation. If you contact us for support or feedback, we may collect:

• Email address
• Name (if provided)
• Message content

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our image compression tools
• Performance Monitoring: To monitor and analyze usage patterns and technical performance
• Bug Detection: To identify and fix technical issues and errors
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address security threats and abuse
• Analytics: To understand user behavior and improve user experience
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and support requests (only if you contact us)
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. How We Share Your Information

We do NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

• Analytics Providers: Google Analytics (anonymized data only)
• Hosting Providers: For website hosting and content delivery
• CDN Services: Tailwind CSS CDN for styling resources

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, such as to comply with a subpoena, court order, or legal process.

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

4.4 Aggregated Data

We may share aggregated, anonymized statistical data that cannot be used to identify you personally.

5. Data Security

We take the security of your information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures:

• Client-Side Processing: All image processing occurs in your browser, minimizing data exposure
• HTTPS Encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using SSL/TLS
• No Image Storage: We never store your images on our servers
• Regular Security Audits: We regularly review our security practices and update our systems
• Access Controls: Limited access to any collected data on a need-to-know basis

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

Images: We do NOT retain any images you process. Images exist only temporarily in your browser's memory and are automatically deleted when you close or refresh the page.

Analytics Data: Anonymized usage and technical data is retained for up to 26 months to analyze trends and improve our Service.

Support Communications: If you contact us, we may retain your email and message content for up to 2 years for customer service purposes.

7. Your Privacy Rights

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

7.1 GDPR Rights (EU/EEA Users)

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation on how we use your information
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal information
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent at any time

7.2 CCPA Rights (California Users)

• Right to Know: What personal information we collect and how it's used
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the "sale" of personal information (we don't sell your data)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights

7.3 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@imgcompress.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days (or as required by applicable law).

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@imgcompress.com, and we will take steps to delete such information.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

We strongly advise you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit. This Privacy Policy applies only to our Service.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your country, where data protection laws may differ. If you are located outside the country where our servers are located and choose to use our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to that country.

We take appropriate measures to ensure that your information receives adequate protection in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

11. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Our Service currently does not respond to Do Not Track signals. However, we minimize tracking to essential analytics only.

12. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy
• Providing a notice on our homepage (for significant changes)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: