FreeTinyPNG

Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Last updated: April 18, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains what information FreeTinyPNG (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects when you visit freetinypng.org, how we use it, and the choices you have. If you have questions, contact us at [email protected].

Summary

  • Your image files are never uploaded. All image processing happens locally in your browser.
  • We collect minimal usage analytics (page views, browser type, country) to understand how the site is used.
  • We display advertising via third-party networks. Those networks may set cookies for ad personalization. You can opt out (see “Advertising” below).
  • We do not sell your personal information.
  • We comply with the GDPR (EU/UK), CCPA/CPRA (California), and other major privacy laws.

Information we collect

Information you give us

If you contact us by email or via the contact form, we collect the information you provide (your name, email address, and message contents). We use that information solely to respond to your inquiry.

Information collected automatically

When you visit the site, our hosting provider and analytics tools may automatically collect:

  • Your IP address (truncated for analytics purposes).
  • Your browser type, operating system, and device category.
  • The page you visited and the page that referred you.
  • The approximate region (country / city) derived from your IP.
  • The date and time of your visit.

Image data

We do not collect, transmit, or store the images you process with our tools. Image processing happens entirely inside your browser using JavaScript and the Canvas API. The files never leave your device. You can verify this by inspecting your browser’s Network tab while using a tool — there will be no outbound request carrying your image data.

How we use information

We use the information described above to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve the website.
  • Respond to your support requests.
  • Understand how the site is used in aggregate (e.g., which tools are most popular).
  • Display relevant advertising.
  • Detect, prevent, and respond to security incidents and abuse.
  • Comply with legal obligations.

Cookies and similar technologies

We use a small number of cookies and similar storage mechanisms:

  • Strictly necessary cookies and local storage for the site to function (e.g., remembering whether you’ve dismissed a notice).
  • Analytics cookies set by Google Analytics or a similar provider, used to count visitors and understand traffic patterns.
  • Advertising cookies set by Google AdSense (and other ad partners we may work with) to serve and measure ads.

You can manage cookies in your browser settings. Disabling cookies will not prevent the tools from working — they do not require cookies — but it may limit some analytics and advertising features.

For details, see our Cookie Policy.

Advertising

This site is supported by display advertising. We use Google AdSense and may use other reputable advertising networks. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by:

We do not provide your personal information to advertisers. Ad networks operate independently and have their own privacy policies.

Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 (or a comparable, privacy-respecting analytics service) to understand how visitors use the site in aggregate. Analytics data is processed without personally identifying you. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the official browser opt-out add-on.

If you are in the European Union or United Kingdom, our legal bases for processing your personal data are:

  • Legitimate interests — for analytics and operating the site.
  • Consent — for non-essential cookies and personalized advertising, where required by your local law. You may withdraw consent at any time.
  • Performance of a contract — when you contact us for support.
  • Legal obligation — when required by law.

Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights under privacy laws including:

  • The right to access the personal information we hold about you.
  • The right to correct inaccurate information.
  • The right to delete your personal information.
  • The right to object to certain processing, including direct marketing.
  • The right to portability of your data.
  • The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

To exercise any of these rights, email us at [email protected]. We will respond within the time required by applicable law (typically 30 days).

California residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the CPRA, including:

  • The right to know what personal information we collect and how we use it.
  • The right to delete personal information.
  • The right to opt out of “sale” or “sharing” of personal information.
  • The right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights.

We do not sell personal information for monetary value. We may “share” personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising as defined under the CPRA. To opt out, see “Advertising” above.

Data retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected. Email inquiries are typically retained for 24 months and then deleted. Aggregated analytics data is retained for up to 26 months in line with default Google Analytics settings.

Data security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the limited personal data we collect — including HTTPS encryption for all site traffic and access controls on internal systems. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, but we make a conscious effort to minimize the data we collect in the first place, which is the strongest form of security.

Children’s privacy

The site is not directed to children under 13 (or 16 in the EU/UK). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

International data transfers

Our service is hosted on global content delivery networks. By using the site, you understand that your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We rely on standard contractual clauses and other approved mechanisms for cross-border data transfers where required.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of the page reflects the latest revision. Material changes will be highlighted prominently on the site.

Contact

For any privacy-related question or request, email [email protected].