Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.

There are different types of cookies:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
• First-Party Cookies: Set by the website you're visiting
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services like analytics or advertising

2. Our Current Cookie Usage

As of now, PhotoResizer.io does NOT use any cookies. Our service is completely cookie-free because:

• All image processing happens in your browser (no server-side tracking needed)
• We don't use analytics tools like Google Analytics
• We don't display advertisements
• We don't require user accounts or login

This means you can use PhotoResizer.io without worrying about being tracked or having your data collected through cookies.

3. Future Cookie Usage

We may implement minimal cookies in the future for these purposes only:

These cookies would be strictly functional and would NOT:

• Track your browsing behavior
• Collect personal information
• Be shared with third parties
• Be used for advertising

4. Third-Party Cookies

PhotoResizer.io currently does NOT use any third-party cookies. We do not integrate:

• Google Analytics or similar analytics tools
• Social media tracking pixels
• Advertising networks
• Marketing automation tools

If we decide to use any third-party services in the future, we will:

• Update this Cookie Policy
• Notify users prominently on the website
• Provide opt-out options
• Ensure compliance with privacy regulations

5. Local Storage

In addition to cookies, websites can use browser local storage to store data on your device. PhotoResizer.io may use local storage for:

• Temporary image processing: Storing images temporarily during compression (automatically cleared after download)
• User preferences: Saving your compression settings

Local storage data:

• Never leaves your device
• Is not sent to our servers
• Can be cleared by you at any time
• Does not contain personal information

6. How to Manage Cookies

Even though we don't currently use cookies, you have full control over cookies in your browser. Here's how to manage them:

Google Chrome:

• Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Choose your cookie preferences or clear existing cookies

Mozilla Firefox:

• Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Manage your cookie settings and clear data

Safari:

• Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Choose your cookie blocking preferences

Microsoft Edge:

• Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
• Manage or clear cookies

7. Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you don't want to be tracked. While PhotoResizer.io doesn't track users anyway, we respect DNT signals.

Since we don't use tracking cookies or analytics, enabling DNT in your browser will have no negative impact on your PhotoResizer.io experience.

8. Impact of Blocking Cookies

If you choose to block all cookies in your browser:

• PhotoResizer.io will work perfectly - All image compression features will function normally
• Your settings preferences may not be saved between visits
• You may need to select your preferred format and quality each time

We designed PhotoResizer.io to work without requiring cookies for core functionality.

9. Legal Compliance

Our minimal cookie approach ensures compliance with:

• GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation - EU)
• ePrivacy Directive (EU Cookie Law)
• CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act - USA)
• PECR (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations - UK)

Since we don't use tracking or advertising cookies, we don't need intrusive cookie consent banners.

10. Changes to This Policy

If we decide to implement cookies in the future, we will:

• Update this Cookie Policy with detailed information
• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top
• Display a prominent notice on our website
• Provide you with control options before setting any cookies

We recommend checking this page periodically for updates.

11. More Information

For more information about cookies and online privacy, you can visit:

• AboutCookies.org: Comprehensive information about cookies
• AllAboutCookies.org: How to manage cookies in different browsers
• Your Online Choices: Information about behavioral advertising