1. Introduction
CompressVideoOnline.com ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, and safeguard your information when you use our video compression service.
By using our service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, do not use our service.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Video Files
✅ Important: We DO NOT collect your video files
- • All video processing happens locally in your browser using WebAssembly
- • Your files never leave your device or get uploaded to our servers
- • We have no access to view, store, or process your video content
- • Compression is performed entirely client-side using FFmpeg.wasm
2.2 Analytics and Usage Data
We may collect limited, anonymized usage statistics to improve our service:
- •Page views and user interactions (via Google Analytics)
- •Browser type and version for compatibility optimization
- •General geographic location (country level only)
- •Error reports and performance metrics (anonymized)
2.3 Cookies and Local Storage
We use minimal cookies and browser storage for essential functionality:
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Language preferences, dark mode settings | 1 year |
| Analytics | Anonymous usage statistics (Google Analytics) | 2 years |
| Performance | Error tracking and performance monitoring | 30 days |
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the limited information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our video compression service
- To improve user experience and service performance
- To analyze usage patterns and optimize our website
- To detect and prevent technical issues
- To comply with legal obligations
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share anonymized data with trusted third-party services (like Google Analytics) to help us analyze website usage
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests
- Business Transfer: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as part of the transaction
Important: Since we never access your video files, they cannot be shared or disclosed under any circumstances.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:
- All website traffic is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS
- We use secure hosting infrastructure with regular security updates
- Access to any collected data is restricted to authorized personnel only
- We regularly review and update our security practices
- Video processing occurs entirely in your browser - no server-side access
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
Since we don't collect your video files, there's nothing to retain regarding your actual content. For other data:
- Analytics data: Retained for up to 26 months (Google Analytics default)
- Error logs: Automatically deleted after 30 days
- User preferences: Stored locally in your browser until you clear them
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
7.1 GDPR Rights (EU Residents)
- Access: Request information about data we collect
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data
- Portability: Request transfer of your data
- Objection: Object to certain data processing
7.2 Exercising Your Rights
To exercise these rights or ask questions about your data, contact us at privacy@compressvideoonline.com. Since we collect minimal data and don't store video files, most requests can be quickly addressed.
7.3 Opt-Out Options
- Disable cookies in your browser settings
- Use browser's "Do Not Track" setting
- Opt out of Google Analytics tracking
8. International Data Transfers
Our service is hosted in the United States. If you are accessing our service from outside the US, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the US.
We ensure that any international transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards.
9. Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services:
- Google Analytics: For website usage analytics (subject to Google's Privacy Policy)
- Content Delivery Networks: For faster website loading
- External links: Links to other websites with their own privacy policies
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
10. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.
Your continued use of our service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
CompressVideo Solutions
We're a remote-first team dedicated to providing the best video compression tools.
We will respond to privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.
This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 15, 2024 and was last updated on January 15, 2024.