1. Introduction

At ThinPic, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our image compression service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Images You Upload

When you use ThinPic to compress images, we temporarily process your images on our servers. These images are:

Processed in memory and not permanently stored
Automatically deleted after compression is complete
Never shared with third parties
Not used for any purpose other than compression

2.2 Technical Information

We may collect technical information including:

IP address and location data
Browser type and version
Device information
Usage analytics (anonymized)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide image compression services
Improve our service performance and reliability
Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
Ensure security and prevent abuse
Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
Secure server infrastructure
Regular security audits and updates
Access controls and authentication
Automatic data deletion after processing

5. Data Retention

Your images are processed temporarily and are not stored permanently. Technical logs and analytics data may be retained for up to 30 days for service improvement and security purposes.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies to ensure the proper functioning of our service. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party analytics that could identify individual users.

7. Third-Party Services

We do not share your personal information or images with third parties. Our service operates independently without external data processing partners.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access information about how we process your data
Request deletion of any stored data
Opt out of non-essential data collection
Contact us with privacy concerns

9. Children's Privacy

ThinPic is not intended for use by children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that all data transfers comply with applicable privacy laws and regulations.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new “Last updated” date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us.