Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Squoosh.online ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience when using our website and tools. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your data.

This policy applies to all visitors and users of squoosh.online and all associated subdomains. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access or use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

When you contact us through our contact form, you may provide your name, email address, and the content of your message. We collect this information solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not use this information for marketing purposes unless you explicitly opt in to receive communications from us.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar tracking technologies. This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, time spent on pages, and other standard web analytics data. We use this information to understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve the user experience.

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

Your files are never collected, uploaded, or accessed by us. When you use our native browser-based tools (such as image compression, format conversion, or PDF optimization), all processing occurs entirely within your web browser using WebAssembly technology. Your files are read from your local device, processed locally, and saved back to your device. At no point are your files transmitted to our servers or any third-party servers. We have no access to the content of your files, and we do not store any file data whatsoever.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Analytics and improvement: We analyze usage patterns and website traffic data to improve our tools, content, and overall user experience.
Responding to inquiries: We use the information you provide through our contact form to respond to your questions, feedback, and requests.
Security: We monitor usage patterns to detect and prevent abuse, fraud, and unauthorized access to our services.
Legal compliance: We may use your information as required by applicable laws, regulations, or legal proceedings.

4. Local Processing & Your Files

Privacy is a core principle of Squoosh.online. Our native tools are built on WebAssembly technology, which enables high-performance computation directly within your web browser. When you use these tools, the following process occurs:

You select a file from your local device using the browser's file picker.
The file is read into your browser's memory (RAM) on your local machine.
The WebAssembly module processes the file entirely within your browser's sandboxed environment.
The optimized result is generated in your browser's memory.
You download the result directly to your local device.

At no stage in this process does your file leave your device. No data is transmitted over the internet. This architecture ensures that your sensitive documents, personal photos, business files, and any other content remain completely private and under your full control at all times.

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Analytics Services

We use the following analytics services to understand website traffic and user behavior:

Google Analytics / Firebase Analytics: Provided by Google LLC. Collects anonymized usage data. Google Privacy Policy.
Microsoft Clarity: Provided by Microsoft Corporation. Records session replays and heatmaps to help us understand user interactions. Microsoft Privacy Statement.
Ahrefs Web Analytics: Provided by Ahrefs Pte. Ltd. Collects website traffic data. Ahrefs Privacy Policy.

5.2 External Tools

Our website curates and links to third-party file optimization tools such as TinyPNG, SmallPDF, Clideo, and others. When you click through to these external services, you leave our website and become subject to their respective privacy policies and terms of service. We encourage you to review the privacy practices of any third-party service before uploading your files. We are not responsible for the data practices of external tools.

5.3 Advertising Partners

We display advertisements on our website to support our free services. Our advertising partners may use cookies and similar technologies to serve relevant ads based on your browsing activity. You can manage your advertising preferences through your browser settings or through industry opt-out tools such as the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out page.

6. Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. We use the following types of cookies:

Essential cookies: Required for basic website functionality, such as remembering your preferences.
Analytics cookies: Used by Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, and Ahrefs to collect anonymized data about how visitors use our website.
Advertising cookies: Used by our advertising partners to deliver relevant advertisements and track ad performance.

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website is served over HTTPS, ensuring that data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

Squoosh.online is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [support@squoosh.online].

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right of access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Right to rectification: You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Right to deletion: You may request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
Right to opt out: You may opt out of analytics tracking by using browser extensions such as Google Analytics Opt-Out or by adjusting your browser's cookie settings.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [support@squoosh.online].

10. International Users

Squoosh.online is accessible to users worldwide. If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or other regions with data protection laws, please note that any information we collect may be processed in countries outside your region. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure that your data is treated in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information as described in this policy.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.