Privacy Policy & Terms of Use

Privacy Policy

Introduction

LighterImage ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our image compression service at lighterimage.com.

Information We Collect

When you use LighterImage, we may collect:

• Images you upload: Images are temporarily processed on our servers for compression purposes only.
• Usage data: Anonymous usage statistics such as the number of images processed and data saved.
• Technical data: Browser type, device information, and IP address for service optimization and security.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process and compress your images
• Improve our service and user experience
• Monitor and maintain service security
• Generate anonymous aggregate statistics

Data Retention

Your uploaded images are automatically deleted from our servers shortly after processing. We do not permanently store your images. Compressed images are available for download temporarily and are then removed.

Cookies

LighterImage uses minimal cookies necessary for the service to function. We do not use tracking cookies or share data with third-party advertisers.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for hosting and analytics. These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your information.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. All data transmission is encrypted using HTTPS.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Know what data we collect about you
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt out of non-essential data collection

Children's Privacy

LighterImage is not intended for use by children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Terms of Use

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using LighterImage, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our service.

Service Description

LighterImage provides a free online image compression service that allows users to reduce the file size of PNG, JPG, WebP, and BMP images while maintaining visual quality.

Acceptable Use

You agree to use LighterImage only for lawful purposes. You may not:

• Upload images that contain illegal, harmful, or offensive content
• Upload images that infringe on intellectual property rights
• Attempt to interfere with or disrupt the service
• Use automated systems to access the service excessively
• Attempt to reverse engineer or exploit the service

Intellectual Property

You retain all rights to the images you upload. By using our service, you grant us a temporary, limited license to process your images solely for the purpose of compression. LighterImage and its logo are trademarks of 3G International Supplies LLC.

Disclaimer of Warranties

LighterImage is provided "as is" without any warranties, express or implied. We do not guarantee that:

• The service will be uninterrupted or error-free
• The results will meet your specific requirements
• Any defects will be corrected

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, LighterImage and 3G International Supplies LLC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of data, business interruption, or lost profits, arising from your use of the service.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless LighterImage and 3G International Supplies LLC from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the service or violation of these terms.

Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the service at any time without notice. We may also update these Terms of Use periodically.

Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or Terms of Use, please contact us at contact@lighterimage.com.