Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to PicsResize (accessible at https://picsresize.in). We respect your privacy and are committed to transparency. This Privacy Policy details how we handle user data, explain our client-side processing architecture, and describe our use of cookies, analytics, and advertising partners.

2. Client-Side Image Processing & Zero-Upload Architecture

Our primary principle is data minimization: PicsResize does NOT upload, transmit, process, or store your photos or image files on remote servers. All image modifications—including resizing, cropping, compression, watermarking, and format conversion—occur entirely within your web browser using HTML5 Canvas APIs, Web Workers, and local memory. Your images never leave your device.

3. Information We Collect Automatically

When you access the website, standard technical information is automatically collected through web server logs and analytics scripts:

• Log Data: Browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, date and timestamp of page requests.
• Device Data: Screen resolution, device category (desktop, mobile, tablet), and preferred color theme (dark/light mode).
• Usage Metrics: General interaction events (such as tool navigation and error tracking) to diagnose technical performance and improve user experience.

4. Cookies and Local Storage

PicsResize uses minimal browser storage technologies for essential website functions:

• Local Storage & IndexedDB: Used strictly to save your preferred UI theme (dark or light mode) and temporarily cache your current editing queue in your browser memory during an active session.
• Essential Cookies: Necessary for security, load balancing, and preventing automated abuse.

5. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising

We use Google AdSense and third-party advertising networks to serve advertisements when you visit our educational and informational pages.

• Google uses cookies, including the DoubleClick cookie, to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites across the internet.
• Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings (https://adssettings.google.com) or via the Network Advertising Initiative (https://optout.networkadvertising.org).
• Advertisements are strictly prohibited on functional editing and canvas interaction screens in accordance with Google Publisher Policies.

6. Third-Party Analytics Services

We may use privacy-compliant web analytics tools to analyze aggregate traffic patterns. These services collect non-personally identifiable statistical data to help us understand which guides and tools are most helpful to our community.

7. Children’s Privacy Protection

PicsResize is designed for general audiences and does not knowingly solicit or collect personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in the European Union). If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

8. User Privacy Rights (GDPR & CCPA/CPRA)

Depending on your jurisdiction, you have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of personal information collected via analytics or communication forms. To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@picsresize.in.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect technological changes, legal requirements, or tool additions. Updates take effect immediately upon publication on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

10. Contact Us Regarding Privacy

For questions, feedback, or data privacy requests, please reach out via our Contact page or email us directly at privacy@picsresize.in.