Cookie Policy
Effective Date: August 2025
Last Updated: August 2025
Quick Summary
We use minimal cookies to make our website work properly and understand how to improve it. We never track you across websites or sell your data. You can control all cookies through our consent banner or your browser settings.
- Essential cookies: Required for basic website function (always active)
- Analytics cookies: Help us improve the website (requires your consent)
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences and provide basic functionality.
Types of Storage We Use
- Cookies: Small text files for essential functions
- localStorage: Browser storage for your tool preferences
- sessionStorage: Temporary storage during your visit
Our Approach
We use the minimum cookies necessary for our website to function properly and to understand how to improve our service.
Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for our website to function and cannot be disabled:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 12 months | Essential |
| session_id | Basic website functionality | Session | Essential |
| csrf_token | Security protection | Session | Essential |
Why essential cookies don't require consent: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and provide the service you've requested.
Analytics Cookies (Requires Consent)
These cookies help us understand how our website is used so we can improve it:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years | Analytics |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics - session information | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics - user identification | 24 hours | Analytics |
Google Analytics Information:
- Purpose: Website usage statistics and improvement insights
- Data collected: Page views, time spent, browser type, general location
- IP anonymization: Enabled by default
- Your control: Can be disabled through our consent banner
Browser Storage (localStorage/sessionStorage)
We use browser storage for:
- Tool preferences: Your compression quality settings
- Temporary data: File processing information (automatically cleared)
- User interface: Dark mode preference, language settings
Important: This storage remains entirely on your device and is never transmitted to our servers.
Cookies We Currently Don't Use
At present, we specifically avoid:
- ❌ Social media tracking cookies
- ❌ Cross-site tracking cookies
- ❌ Behavioral profiling cookies
- ❌ Data selling to third parties
- ❌ Invasive user tracking
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner with options to:
- Accept all: Enable both essential and analytics cookies
- Reject non-essential: Use only essential cookies (analytics disabled)
- Customize: Choose specific cookie categories
- Learn more: View this detailed cookie policy
Updating Your Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences anytime:
🍪 Manage Your Cookie Preferences
Change your cookie settings without needing to clear your browser data or wait for the banner to appear again.
Note: Changes take effect immediately. Resetting will show the cookie banner on your next page load.
Other ways to manage cookies:
- Cookie preference center: Use the buttons above
- New consent banner: Clear cookies to see banner again
- Browser settings: Direct cookie management (see below)
Browser Cookie Controls
All major browsers allow you to control cookies:
Chrome:
- Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Choose your preferred cookie settings
Firefox:
- Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Manage cookie preferences
Safari:
- Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Configure cookie settings
Edge:
- Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
- Adjust cookie preferences
Google Analytics Details
What Google Analytics Does
- Measures website usage: Page views, session duration, bounce rate
- Provides insights: Most popular tools, user flow, technical issues
- Helps improvements: Understanding what works and what doesn't
Data Processing
- IP handling: Google Analytics 4 uses IP addresses only for geolocation and doesn't store them in accessible reports
- No personal identification: We cannot identify individual users
- Aggregated data only: All reports show general trends, not individual behavior
Your Rights with Google Analytics
- Opt-out browser add-on: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Do Not Track: We respect browser Do Not Track settings
- Data deletion: Request deletion of any analytics data we have
Your Rights and Choices
Complete Control
You have complete control over cookies on our website:
- Accept or reject: Non-essential cookies require your permission
- Granular control: Choose specific cookie categories
- Easy withdrawal: Change your mind anytime
- Browser override: Use browser settings to block any cookies
No Penalty for Rejection
Rejecting analytics cookies does not affect:
- ✅ Website functionality: All tools work exactly the same
- ✅ Service access: No features are restricted
- ✅ User experience: No degradation in performance
- ✅ Support quality: We help all users equally
Contact Us
Cookie Policy Questions
Response time: Usually within 72 hours
For cookie questions, privacy concerns, or technical issues - I handle all inquiries personally.
This cookie policy is part of our comprehensive privacy framework designed to give you complete control over your data.
We believe in transparency and your right to control your online experience.
Last reviewed: August 2025
Version: 1.0
GDPR compliance: Full
CCPA compliance: Full
Language: User-friendly explanations