Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
Summary
Your files never leave your device. SmallBytes processes all images and PDFs locally in your browser using WebAssembly technology. We do not upload, store, transmit, or have access to any files you compress or convert.
Information We Collect
Your Files
We do not collect, upload, store, or process any of your files on our servers. All image and PDF compression/conversion happens entirely within your web browser on your own device. Your files remain on your device at all times and are never transmitted over the internet to us or any third party through our service.
Analytics
We may use privacy-focused analytics to understand how our service is used. This may collect:
- Page views and visit counts
- Country-level geographic data
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- Browser type
- Referrer information
This data is aggregated and anonymous. We cannot identify individual users from analytics data. No personal information is collected through analytics.
Advertising
We may display advertisements from third-party advertising networks (such as Google AdSense) to support the free service. These advertising partners may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings or aboutads.info.
Cookies and Local Storage
SmallBytes may use:
- Local Storage - To remember your preferences (like quality settings) on your device only
- Analytics cookies - For anonymous, aggregated usage statistics
- Advertising cookies - Set by our third-party advertising partners
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some functionality.
Data Storage
User preferences (such as compression settings) are stored in your browser's localStorage. This data stays on your device and is never transmitted to us or any third party.
Third-Party Services
We may use the following third-party services:
- Cloudflare - Hosting, CDN, and DDoS protection
- Google AdSense - Advertising
- Analytics providers - Privacy-focused analytics
Each of these services has their own privacy policies governing their data collection practices. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services.
Data Security
Since your files are processed locally and never uploaded to our servers, there is no risk of your files being intercepted, stored, or accessed by us or unauthorized parties through our service. Your data remains under your control at all times.
Children's Privacy
SmallBytes is not directed at children under 13 (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
International Users
Our website is hosted on a global CDN network. Any information collected through cookies or analytics may be processed in various countries where our service providers operate their infrastructure.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, delete, or port your data. Since we do not collect personal data from your files, most of these rights do not apply to file processing. For any analytics or cookie data, please contact us.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time at our sole discretion. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at: jcktechnologyinc@gmail.com