Privacy policy

Summary

• Core image tools are designed to process files locally in your browser during normal use.
• We do not require an account to use the free tools.
• Display ads (such as Google AdSense) may appear on the site to help fund operations. Ads are not a paid plan and do not unlock, limit, or gate the core image tools.
• Third-party services used for advertising or analytics may collect data under their own policies, as described below.

Image files you open in tools

When you use compress, resize, convert, crop, and similar utilities, processing is intended to occur on your device. We do not operate a remote queue that stores your private images for those core workflows. You choose which files to open and when to download results. For a short technical explanation (Canvas, local files, limits), see How image processing works.

Avoid processing highly sensitive documents on shared or public computers. Browser storage, downloads folder, and screen visibility are still your responsibility.

Information we may collect

Depending on how the site is operated, we may process:

• Server and security logs — IP address, user agent, requested URL, and timestamps for reliability and abuse prevention.
• Contact messages — If you email us, we receive the content you send and your email address to respond.
• Cookies and similar technologies — Essential cookies for site operation; optional analytics or advertising cookies if enabled.

Free tools and site advertising

image-toolkit's image tools (compress, resize, convert, crop, and related utilities) are offered free of charge for normal use. You do not need to purchase a subscription or click an advertisement to access those core features.

We may show third-party ads on informational pages or around the site to support hosting and development. Viewing or interacting with ads is optional and separate from using the tools. Paying advertisers does not change tool availability, export limits documented in our FAQ, or whether you need an account.

Advertising (Google AdSense)

When Google AdSense or similar advertising is enabled, Google and its partners may use cookies or device identifiers to serve and measure ads, including personalized ads where permitted by law and your settings. Ad placement funds the site; it is not sold as premium access to the tools themselves.

You can learn more in Google's policies:

• How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps
• Google Ads Settings

Legal bases and retention

We process information to provide the service, secure infrastructure, comply with law, and respond to support requests. Logs are retained only as long as needed for operations and security, then deleted or aggregated.

Your choices

• Use browser controls to block or clear cookies.
• Adjust ad personalization through Google Ads Settings where applicable.
• Contact us to ask questions about this policy.

Children

The service is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes

We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top will change when we do.