Last Updated: [Current Date]

CompressImageTo20KB.in (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our Service.

1. Information Collection and Use

Images You Process

We DO NOT collect, store, or transmit your images. All image compression happens entirely in your browser using client-side JavaScript. Your images never leave your device and are never uploaded to our servers.

Analytics Data

We may collect non-personal information about your visit using analytics tools:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on site
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
  • Operating system
  • Approximate geographic location (country/city level)
  • Referral source

This data is collected through cookies and similar technologies and is used to:

  • Improve our Service
  • Understand how users interact with our website
  • Monitor site performance
  • Generate usage statistics

Technical Data

We automatically collect:

  • IP address (anonymized)
  • Browser information
  • Access times
  • Pages requested

2. Cookies

We use cookies for:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function
  • Analytics Cookies: To understand usage patterns
  • Preference Cookies: To remember your settings (e.g., preferred output format)

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect Service functionality.

3. How We Use Information

We use collected information (excluding images) to:

  • Operate and maintain the Service
  • Improve user experience
  • Analyze usage patterns
  • Monitor for technical issues
  • Respond to user inquiries

4. Information Sharing

We DO NOT sell, trade, or rent your information to third parties.

We may share anonymized, aggregate data with:

  • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Service providers who help us operate the website

We may disclose information if required by law or to:

  • Comply with legal processes
  • Enforce our Terms of Service
  • Protect our rights or safety

5. Data Security

Your Images

Since all processing occurs in your browser, your images are never transmitted to our servers. This provides maximum security and privacy.

Other Data

We implement reasonable security measures to protect collected data, including:

  • Secure HTTPS connections
  • Regular security audits
  • Limited data retention

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

6. Data Retention

  • Images: Not stored (processed in browser only)
  • Analytics Data: Retained for up to 26 months
  • Log Data: Retained for up to 90 days

7. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services:

Google Analytics: For website analytics. See Google’s Privacy Policy

Cloudflare (if applicable): For CDN and security. See Cloudflare’s Privacy Policy

These services have their own privacy policies governing their data collection practices.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request the deletion of your data
  • Object to the processing of your data
  • Opt-out of analytics cookies

To exercise these rights, contact us at: [your-email@compressimageto20kb.in]

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. International Users

Our Service is operated from [Your Country]. If you access the Service from outside [Your Country], your information may be transferred to and processed in [Your Country], which may have different data protection laws.

11. Do Not Track

Some browsers have “Do Not Track” features. We respect these signals and do not track users who have enabled this setting.

12. Changes to Privacy Policy

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

  • Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
  • Updating the “Last Updated” date
  • Providing prominent notice on our website (for material changes)

Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

14. European Users (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right to access your data
  • Right to rectification
  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object
  • Right to withdraw consent

15. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or concerns:

Email: [your-email@compressimageto20kb.in]

Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours

16. Consent

By using CompressImageTo20KB.in, you consent to this Privacy Policy.

Your privacy is important to us. We are committed to transparency and protecting your information.