Security and Data Protection

1. Our Commitment to Security

At Online Image Reduce, we are dedicated to protecting your data and ensuring a secure experience while using our free image processing tools, including Compress Image, Resize Image, Crop Image, and Convert Image. This page outlines our security measures and data protection practices to maintain your trust.

2. Data Security Measures

2.1 Encryption: All data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using HTTPS with TLS 1.3, ensuring secure communication.

2.2 Secure Processing: Images are processed in-memory on our servers and are not stored unless explicitly required for the service (e.g., temporary caching during processing).

2.3 Infrastructure Protection: Our servers are hosted on secure cloud platforms with regular security patches, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems to prevent unauthorized access.

2.4 Access Controls: Only authorized personnel have access to our systems, and all access is logged and monitored.

3. Data Handling Practices

3.1 Image Processing: Uploaded images are processed in-memory and deleted immediately after the requested action (e.g., compression, resizing) is complete. We do not retain copies unless specified in our Privacy Policy.

3.2 Personal Data: We collect minimal personal data, such as email addresses provided via our Contact Us form, which is used solely for responding to inquiries.

3.3 Data Retention: Any temporary data (e.g., cached images) is deleted within minutes of processing. For details, see our Privacy Policy.

4. User Responsibilities

4.1 Account Security: If you create an account (if applicable), you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials and securing your device.

4.2 Content Safety: Avoid uploading images containing sensitive or personal information, as outlined in our Terms and Conditions.

4.3 Reporting Issues: If you suspect a security issue, contact us immediately at onlineimagereduce@gmail.com.

5. Regulatory Compliance

We comply with applicable data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Our practices, including cookie usage for Google Analytics and Google AdSense, are detailed in our Privacy Policy. Users can manage cookie preferences via our consent banner.

6. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to enhance functionality:

• Google Analytics: For usage analytics, secured per Google’s Privacy Policy.
• Google AdSense: For serving ads, with data protection as per Google’s Privacy Policy.

7. Incident Response

In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will:

• Investigate promptly and mitigate the issue.
• Notify affected users within 72 hours, as required by GDPR.
• Provide guidance on protective measures.

8. Contact Us

For questions about our security and data protection practices, reach out at onlineimagereduce@gmail.com or visit our Contact Us page.