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Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 4, 2026

Files Stay Local

Your PDFs are processed entirely in your browser. They never leave your device.

No Server Processing

We have no servers that handle, store, or process your files.

No File Access

We cannot see, access, or retrieve any files you compress.

Privacy by Design

Our architecture makes it technically impossible to access your data.

Our Commitment to Privacy

PDF Compress is built with privacy as a core principle. Unlike most online PDF tools, your files never leave your device. All compression happens entirely within your web browser using client-side processing.

How the Service Works

  • Files are loaded into your browser's memory
  • Compression algorithms run locally using JavaScript and WebAssembly
  • No uploads to any server occur
  • Compressed files are downloaded directly from your browser
  • No files are stored after you close the page

You can verify this yourself by opening your browser's Network tab while using the service — you will see no file data transmitted.

Information We Collect

Information We Do Not Collect

  • Your PDF files or their contents
  • Document metadata or file names
  • Personal or identifiable information from documents

Limited Information We May Collect

  • Analytics: Aggregated page views and feature usage via Google Analytics. This helps us understand how users interact with our site.
  • Error reports: Technical error data (e.g. browser type, stack traces) to fix bugs. No file data is included.

Cookies

PDF Compress uses cookies for analytics purposes via Google Analytics. These cookies help us understand how visitors use our site. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies beyond basic analytics.

Third-Party Services

  • Google Analytics – website analytics
  • Sentry – error tracking (no file data)
  • Vercel / Netlify – static hosting only

Your Rights

Because your documents are never collected or stored, there is no personal file data for us to delete, export, or correct.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:

  • Email: privacy@freecompresspdf.com

PDF Compress protects your privacy by design — not just by policy. Our architecture ensures your files remain yours, always.