Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Platform Resize, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our image resizing service.

We understand that privacy is important to you, and we are dedicated to maintaining transparency about our data practices. This policy applies to all users of Platform Resize and describes our practices regarding the collection and use of information through our website.

2. Information We Collect

Platform Resize is committed to privacy and transparency. We collect minimal information necessary to provide our service and display advertisements.

2.1 Automatically Collected Information

• IP Addresses: We may collect your Internet Protocol (IP) address when you visit our website. This information helps us understand how our service is being used and may be used for security purposes and to prevent abuse.
• Browser Information: We may collect information about your browser type, version, and language settings to ensure compatibility and improve user experience.
• Device Information: We may collect information about your device, including device type, operating system, and screen resolution to optimize our service for your device.
• Usage Data: We may collect information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent on pages, and features used.

2.2 Contact Form

When you contact us using the contact form, we collect the information you provide, such as your email address and message content. This data is used solely to respond to your inquiry.

Legal Basis: We process contact form data based on your consent. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.

Data Retention: Contact form messages are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your request and are not used for marketing purposes.

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information about your preferences and browsing behavior. Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. We use both first-party cookies (set by Platform Resize) and third-party cookies (set by our service providers and advertising partners).

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
• Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
• Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and your interests, and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. We use Google AdSense, which uses advertising cookies only with your explicit consent.

3. Image Processing and Storage

Image Privacy: Images processed using Platform Resize are never uploaded to our servers. All resizing happens locally on your device.

IMPORTANT: All processing happens locally in your browser. This means:

• No Image Uploads: Your images are never uploaded to our servers or any third-party servers.
• No Image Storage: We do not store, save, or retain any of your images. All processing happens locally in your browser.
• No Server Processing: All processing happens locally in your browser and is never transmitted over the internet.

Once you close your browser tab or refresh the page, all image data is cleared from memory. We have no access to your images and cannot view, store, or share them in any way.

4. Use of Cookies for Analytics and Advertising

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

4.1 Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. This helps us improve performance and usability. Analytics data may include anonymized IP addresses and general usage information.

Google Analytics: Google Analytics collects and processes data according to Google's Privacy Policy. You can learn more about how Google uses data from sites that use Google Analytics by visiting Google's Privacy & Terms.

Opt-Out: You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4.2 Advertising

We may display ads provided by Google AdSense. These ads may use cookies or similar technologies. Ads and analytics cookies are only activated after you provide explicit consent.

Third-Party Cookies: Google AdSense and other advertising partners may set cookies on your device. These third-party cookies are subject to the privacy policies of those companies. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.

Consent Required: We only use advertising cookies with your explicit consent through our cookie consent banner. You can accept or reject advertising cookies at any time. Rejecting advertising cookies will not affect your ability to use our image resizing tool.

You can learn more about how Google uses cookies for advertising by visiting Google's Advertising Privacy Policy.

5. Managing and Disabling Cookies

You have control over cookies and can manage or disable them through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Delete existing cookies
• Set your browser to notify you when cookies are being set

Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions

5.2 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of personalized advertising from Google AdSense and other advertising networks:

• Google AdSense: Visit Google's Ad Settings to opt out of personalized ads
• Network Advertising Initiative: Visit NAI Opt-Out Page to opt out of multiple advertising networks
• Digital Advertising Alliance: Visit DAA Opt-Out Page for additional opt-out options

Please note that opting out does not mean you will no longer see advertisements. It means that the advertisements you see will not be personalized based on your browsing history and interests.

6. GDPR Compliance

Platform Resize is committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you have certain rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to Erasure: You have the right to request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request restriction of processing of your personal data.
• Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.
• Right to Object: You have the right to object to processing of your personal data for certain purposes, including direct marketing.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided in Section 11 of this Privacy Policy. We will respond to your request within one month, though we may extend this period by up to two additional months if necessary.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country if you believe that our processing of your personal data violates applicable data protection laws.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Since all image processing occurs locally in your browser and no images are uploaded to our servers, the security of your images is primarily dependent on the security of your own device and browser.

8. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Platform Resize. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you visit.

Third-party services we use include:

• Google AdSense: For advertising services. See Google's Privacy Policy
• Analytics Services: For website analytics and performance monitoring

9. Children's Privacy

Platform Resize is not intended for use by children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: