Cookie Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how SecureCompress ("we", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website securecompress.app.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience.
Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled.
- ✓Session cookies for basic website functionality
- ✓Security cookies to prevent cross-site request forgery
- ✓Load balancing cookies for server performance
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
We may use privacy-respecting analytics to understand how visitors use our site:
- •We use privacy-first analytics (like Plausible or Fathom) that don't use cookies
- •No personal data is collected or stored
- •No cross-site tracking or fingerprinting
- •Data is aggregated and anonymized
Cookies We Do NOT Use
- ✗Third-party advertising cookies
- ✗Social media tracking cookies
- ✗Cross-site tracking cookies
- ✗Fingerprinting or device identification
- ✗Cookies that collect personal information
Third-Party Services
Our website may include links to third-party services that have their own cookie policies:
Payment Processor
When you make a purchase, you're redirected to our payment processor (Paddle/Gumroad) which has its own cookie policy.
Download Hosting
App downloads may be hosted on services like GitHub Releases, which have their own policies.
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
Browser Settings
Most browsers let you view, delete, and block cookies in Settings > Privacy
Do Not Track
We respect Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals
Opt-Out
Since we use minimal cookies, there's little to opt out of, but you can block all cookies if preferred
Browser-Specific Instructions
🌐 Chrome: Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
🧭 Safari: Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
🦊 Firefox: Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
📘 Edge: Edge: Settings > Privacy > Cookies
macOS App Cookies
The SecureCompress macOS application does not use cookies. It stores preferences locally using standard macOS mechanisms (UserDefaults) and does not track your usage.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact
For questions about our cookie practices:
Email: support@securecompress.app
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