👋 Introduction

Welcome to Compress Image ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience when using our application. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

📋 1. Information We Collect

1.1 Your Images & Local Processing

Our app is designed with privacy as a priority:

1.2 Information Collected by Third-Party Advertising

Our app displays advertisements provided by Google AdMob to support free access. AdMob may automatically collect certain information:

Data Type	Purpose	Shared With
Device Advertising ID	Ad personalization & attribution	Google (AdMob)
Approximate Location (IP-based)	Geo-targeted advertising	Google (AdMob)
App Interaction Data	Ad performance analytics	Google (AdMob)
Device Information	Ad compatibility & delivery	Google (AdMob)

📢 2. Advertising

Compress Image is a free app supported by advertisements. We use Google AdMob to display ads, which may include:

• Banner ads - Small ads at the top or bottom of the screen
• Interstitial ads - Full-screen ads shown at natural breaks
• App open ads - Shown when opening or returning to the app

2.1 Ad Personalization & Your Choices

You have control over ad personalization:

• Consent Dialog: Users in EU/EEA/UK will see a consent dialog on first launch
• Android Settings: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
• Google Ad Settings: adssettings.google.com

Note: Opting out won't reduce the number of ads, but they may be less relevant to your interests.

⚙️ 3. Permissions We Request

Permission	Purpose	Required
Storage Access (Android 12-)	Read images and save compressed files	Yes
Media Images (Android 13+)	Access photos using scoped storage	Yes
Internet Access	Display advertisements	Yes
Network State	Check connectivity for ad loading	Yes

🤝 4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share data only in these circumstances:

• Advertising Partners: Device identifiers with Google AdMob for ad delivery
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

🔗 5. Third-Party Services

Service	Purpose	Privacy Policy
Google AdMob	Displaying advertisements	View Policy
Google Play Services	App functionality	View Policy

🛡️ 6. Data Security

Your security is our priority:

• All image processing occurs locally on your device
• Your photos are never transmitted over the internet
• Ad-related data is encrypted by Google's SDKs
• No cloud storage or external servers involved

We recommend keeping your device's operating system updated and using security features like PIN or fingerprint lock.

🗄️ 7. Data Retention

• Local app data: Stored until you uninstall the app
• Compressed images: Under your control, saved where you specify
• Advertising data: Retained per Google AdMob policies

👶 8. Children's Privacy

Our app does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The app can be used by users of all ages as the core functionality does not collect any personal data. Ads shown are configured to comply with Google's child-directed content policies.

⚖️ 9. Your Rights (GDPR/CCPA)

Depending on your location, you may have these rights:

• Right to Access: Request information about data collected
• Right to Deletion: Uninstalling removes all local app data
• Right to Opt-out: Disable personalized advertising
• Google Data: Manage at Google Privacy Controls

Since your images are processed locally and never collected by us, you maintain full control over them at all times.

📝 10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

📧 11. Contact Us