Your Privacy is Our Priority
Learn how we protect your data and ensure complete privacy with our browser-based compression tools.
Introduction
At Snapshrink, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your data. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our file compression tools.
🔐 Key Principle: All file compression and processing happens entirely in your web browser. Your files never leave your device, and we never have access to your data.
Information We Do NOT Collect
Because our tools operate entirely within your browser, we do not and cannot collect:
- Your Files: Images, videos, or any files you compress never leave your device
- File Contents: We have no access to the content of your files
- File Names: We don't store or transmit the names of files you process
- File Metadata: EXIF data, timestamps, or other metadata remain private
- Personal Identifiable Information: We don't require or collect names, emails, or addresses
- Upload Data: Since nothing is uploaded, there's no upload data to collect
Information We May Collect
We may collect limited, anonymized information to improve our services:
📊 Usage Analytics
Anonymous page views, button clicks, and feature usage to understand how people use our tools
🌐 Technical Data
Browser type, device type, and screen resolution to optimize compatibility
⏱️ Performance Metrics
Page load times and error rates to improve performance
🗺️ Geographic Data
Country-level location (not precise) to understand our global reach
How Our Tools Work
Understanding how our compression tools work will help you see why your privacy is protected:
Browser-Based Processing
All compression algorithms run using JavaScript and WebAssembly directly in your web browser. When you select a file:
- The file is loaded into your browser's memory only
- Compression happens on your device using your device's processing power
- The compressed file is created in your browser
- You download the result directly from your browser to your device
- No data is ever transmitted to our servers or any third party
No Server Communication
Once our web page loads in your browser, your files can be compressed without any further internet connection. You could disconnect from the internet and the tools would still work with files you've already selected.
Cookies and Local Storage
We may use cookies and browser local storage for:
- Preferences: Remembering your quality and format settings between sessions
- Analytics: Understanding how visitors use our website (via Google Analytics or similar)
- Performance: Caching resources to speed up page loading
These cookies do not store or transmit any information about your files or their contents.
Third-Party Services
We may use the following third-party services:
Analytics (Google Analytics)
We use Google Analytics to understand website traffic and user behavior. This service collects:
- Pages visited and time spent
- Browser and device information
- Approximate geographic location (country/city level)
Google Analytics does not collect information about your files or compression activities.
Content Delivery Network (CDN)
We use CDNs to deliver JavaScript libraries and web assets quickly. These services may log:
- IP addresses
- Request timestamps
- Files requested
CDNs do not have access to files you compress.
Data Security
While we don't store your files, we take security seriously:
- HTTPS Encryption: All connections to our website use SSL/TLS encryption
- No File Storage: Since files aren't uploaded, they can't be breached from our servers
- Regular Updates: We keep our libraries and dependencies up to date with security patches
- Code Audits: We regularly review our code for security vulnerabilities
Your Rights and Choices
You have complete control over your privacy:
- File Control: You control which files to process and when to delete them from your browser
- Opt-Out: You can disable cookies in your browser settings
- Ad Blockers: You're free to use ad blockers that may block analytics
- Incognito Mode: Use private browsing to prevent local data storage
Children's Privacy
Snapshrink does not knowingly collect any information from children under 13. Our services are available to all ages, and because we don't collect personal information, there's no data about children to be concerned about.
International Users
Snapshrink is accessible worldwide. Since all processing happens on your device, your files remain in your jurisdiction and never cross borders through our service.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do:
- We'll update the "Last Updated" date at the top
- We'll notify users through our website
- Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of changes
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
- Email:snapshrink@gmail.com
- Contact Form: Visit our contact page
💡 Remember: The best way to protect your privacy is to use tools that never require you to upload your files. That's exactly what Snapshrink provides - complete privacy through local, browser-based processing.
Your Files, Your Device, Your Privacy
Experience truly private file compression. Start using our tools today with complete peace of mind.
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