1. Introduction
Welcome to Compresify ("Compresify", "we", "us", or "our"). Compresify provides online tools for compressing PDF files and images, together with educational articles and other information about file compression.
We respect your privacy and are committed to being transparent about how information is handled when you visit and use our website.
In simple terms: we aim to collect only the information necessary to operate, secure, improve, and maintain Compresify.
2. Information We Collect
The information we collect depends on how you use Compresify.
2.1 Files You Upload
When you use one of our compression tools, you may upload files such as PDF, JPG, PNG, or WebP files for processing.
Uploaded files are used to provide the requested compression service. We do not use the contents of your uploaded files for advertising or sell your uploaded files to third parties.
Files submitted to our compression tools are intended to be processed temporarily and automatically removed after processing is complete or after a limited period necessary to complete the service.
Please do not upload files containing information that you are not authorized to process.
2.2 Information You Provide
If you contact us, for example through our contact page, we may receive information that you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, and the contents of your message.
We use this information only for purposes such as responding to your request, providing support, or addressing an issue you report.
2.3 Automatically Collected Information
Like many websites, Compresify may automatically receive certain technical information when you visit the website. This can include:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Approximate usage times
- Referring website or page
- Basic website interaction information
This information may be used for security, performance monitoring, analytics, troubleshooting, and improving the website.
3. How We Use Information
Information collected through Compresify may be used to:
- Provide and operate our compression tools.
- Process uploaded files.
- Maintain and improve website functionality.
- Monitor website performance.
- Detect and prevent abuse, fraud, and security issues.
- Respond to support requests.
- Understand how visitors use our website.
- Improve our articles, tools, and user experience.
- Display advertising where applicable.
4. Cookies
Compresify may use cookies and similar technologies. Cookies are small files stored on your device that can help websites remember information and understand how visitors interact with them.
Cookies may be used for purposes including:
- Website functionality.
- Security.
- Analytics.
- Remembering preferences.
- Advertising and measuring advertising performance.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect some website functionality.
5. Advertising
Compresify may display advertisements provided by third-party advertising services, including Google AdSense, if and when advertising is enabled on the website.
Third-party advertising providers may use cookies, identifiers, or similar technologies to provide and measure advertisements and to help determine which ads may be relevant to users.
These companies may collect information about your visits to this and other websites in accordance with their own privacy policies.
We do not control the information collection practices of third-party advertising providers.
6. Google Services
If Google advertising or other Google services are used on Compresify, Google may process information in accordance with its own privacy policies and applicable technologies.
Google may use cookies or similar technologies to serve advertisements based on a user's visits to this and other websites.
Users can learn more about Google's advertising practices and available controls through Google's official privacy and advertising resources.
7. Analytics
We may use analytics services to understand how visitors interact with Compresify.
Analytics information can help us understand which pages are useful, identify technical problems, measure website performance, and improve the overall user experience.
Analytics providers may collect technical information about your device, browser, interactions, and approximate location according to their own privacy policies.
8. Third-Party Services
Compresify may use third-party services to help operate the website. These services may include hosting, analytics, security, CAPTCHA, advertising, email, and other infrastructure providers.
These providers may process limited information as necessary to provide their services.
We aim to work with service providers that take reasonable measures to protect information and process it for legitimate operational purposes.
9. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information handled through Compresify.
These measures may include encrypted connections, access controls, server security measures, and monitoring for suspicious activity.
However, no website, server, or method of transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
10. Data Retention
We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including providing services, maintaining security, resolving disputes, complying with legal obligations, and improving the website.
Uploaded files are intended to be temporary and are not intended to be stored permanently as part of the compression service.
11. Children's Privacy
Compresify is not specifically directed toward children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children in violation of applicable laws.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so that we can investigate and take appropriate action.
12. External Links
Our website may contain links to external websites, services, or resources.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of websites operated by third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any external website you visit.
13. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These rights may include the ability to:
- Request access to personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of certain information.
- Object to or restrict certain processing.
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
- Request information about how your data is processed.
These rights can vary depending on applicable law and your location.
14. International Visitors
Compresify may be accessed by users from different countries. Depending on the services used to operate the website, information may be processed or stored in countries other than the country where you live.
Where required by applicable law, appropriate safeguards may be used for international data transfers.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to Compresify, our services, applicable laws, or our data practices.
When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date shown at the top of this page.
We encourage visitors to periodically review this page to stay informed about how information is handled.
16. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way Compresify handles information, please contact us.