Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

FileHub Tools operates the website at filehub.tools (the "Service"), providing browser-based image processing tools including image compression and format conversion.

This Privacy Policy governs your visit to filehub.tools and explains how we collect, use, and disclose information when you use our Service. Our Terms of Use at filehub.tools/terms also govern your use of the Service.

By accessing or using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you must immediately stop using the Service.

2. What We Do Not Collect

Because all file processing occurs locally in your browser:

• Your files and images are never uploaded to, transmitted to, or stored on any server we operate.
• File contents, metadata, or attributes are never accessible to us.
• Account credentials — we have no user accounts. We do not collect names, passwords, or registration information.

3. Types of Data Collected

For purposes of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the categories of personal information we have collected through the Service in the preceding twelve (12) months are:

• Identifiers — Internet Protocol (IP) address, unique device identifiers
• Internet or other electronic network activity information — browsing history on the Service, information regarding interaction with the Service and advertisements
• Geolocation data — general location derived from IP address (country and city level)
• Inferences drawn from other personal information — used by Google to create a profile reflecting preferences and characteristics for advertising purposes

We do not collect, and have not collected in the preceding twelve (12) months, the following categories of personal information: government-issued identifiers, financial information, medical or health insurance information, biometric information, professional or employment information, education information, or sensitive personal information as defined under the CPRA.

3.1 Usage Data

We collect Usage Data automatically when you visit the Service through third-party analytics and hosting services. Usage Data may include your device's Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, the pages of the Service you visit, the time and date of your visit, time spent on pages, unique device identifiers, and other diagnostic data.

3.2 Tracking and Cookies Data

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on the Service and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of the Service.

Examples of cookies we use:

• Session Cookies — set by WordPress to operate the Service.
• Analytics Cookies — set by Google Analytics to collect usage statistics.
• Advertising Cookies — set by Google AdSense and other advertising partners to serve relevant ads.

4. Third-Party Service Providers

The Service uses third-party services for analytics, advertising, and hosting. These third parties collect and process data independently according to their own privacy policies and may use the data they collect for their own purposes, including but not limited to improving their services, ad personalization across the web, and operating their networks. FileHub Tools is not responsible for the data collection, storage, use, or disclosure practices of these third parties. We strongly encourage you to review their privacy policies before using the Service.

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC ("Google"). Google Analytics uses cookies to help us analyze how visitors use the Service. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the Service (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google. This data may be shared with other Google services. Google may use this data to contextualize and personalize the ads of its own advertising network.

For more information on how Google uses data when you use our Service: policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

For Google's privacy practices: policies.google.com/privacy

To review Google's policy for safeguarding your data: support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245

4.2 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense, an advertising service provided by Google LLC ("Google"), to display advertisements on the Service. Google AdSense and its third-party vendors use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Service or other websites. This data may be combined with information collected through other Google services.

For more information about how Google uses data from AdSense: policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

You may opt out of personalized advertising at adssettings.google.com or aboutads.info.

4.3 Hostinger

The Service is hosted on Hostinger Cloud infrastructure, provided by Hostinger International Ltd ("Hostinger"). As a hosting provider, Hostinger acts as a data processor on our behalf. As part of normal hosting operations, Hostinger's servers automatically receive and may log your IP address, request times, requested pages, HTTP response codes, browser type, and operating system information. This information is used for security, performance monitoring, abuse prevention, and to maintain the operation of the Service.

For Hostinger's privacy practices: hostinger.com/privacy-policy

5. Use of Data

FileHub Tools uses the collected data for various purposes:

• To provide and maintain the Service
• To monitor usage and detect technical issues
• To gather analysis so that we can improve the Service
• To serve and measure the performance of advertisements
• To detect, prevent, and address security concerns
• To comply with applicable legal obligations

6. Advertising

The Service is ad-supported. We use Google AdSense to display advertisements.

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this Service or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visit to this Service and/or other sites on the Internet.

Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings. Alternatively, users may opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting aboutads.info.

7. Opting Out of Tracking

You have several options to limit tracking:

• Block cookies in your browser — most browsers allow you to refuse cookies
• Privacy-focused browsers — Brave, or extensions like uBlock Origin
• Google Ads Settings: adssettings.google.com
• Digital Advertising Alliance: optout.aboutads.info
• Network Advertising Initiative: optout.networkadvertising.org
• Google Analytics opt-out: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

8. Disclosure of Data

We do not sell your personal information for monetary consideration. However, for purposes of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), our use of advertising cookies and similar technologies through Google AdSense may constitute "sharing" or "selling" of personal information under California law's broad definitions. You have the right to opt out of this sharing using the methods described in Section 7.

We may disclose personal information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers — Google (Analytics and AdSense) and Hostinger (hosting) process data as described in Section 4 of this policy. These service providers are categorized as "contractors" or "service providers" under CCPA.
• Advertising partners — third-party ad networks may receive data through cookies as described in Section 6.
• Business transactions — in the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred. We will provide notice before personal information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
• Legal requirements — we may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or to protect rights, safety, or investigate fraud.

9. Retention of Data

We retain personal information for the following periods, after which it is deleted or anonymized:

• Google Analytics data — retained for 14 months (the minimum retention period configured in our Google Analytics settings), after which it is automatically deleted by Google.
• Google AdSense data — retained by Google according to Google's data retention policies, typically 26 months for non-EEA traffic and 26 months for EEA traffic.
• Hostinger server logs — retained by Hostinger for a period that varies based on log type, typically not exceeding 30 days for access logs and 12 months for security logs.
• Privacy and legal request records — retained for 24 months from the date of the request to demonstrate compliance with applicable privacy laws.

We may retain certain information longer where required by applicable law, where necessary to resolve disputes, or where necessary to enforce our legal agreements and policies.

10. Security of Data

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the Service. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. Because all file processing occurs locally in your browser and no file data is ever transmitted to our servers, the security risk associated with your files is significantly reduced.

11. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, please contact support@filehub.tools.

Users between 13 and 18 may use the Service only with the permission and supervision of a parent or legal guardian.

12. Your Privacy Rights

California Residents (CCPA / CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect
• Delete personal information we hold about you
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
• Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
• Correct inaccurate personal information

To exercise these rights, contact us. We respond within 45 days as required by California law.

EEA, UK, and Swiss Residents (GDPR / UK GDPR)

If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you have the right to:

• Access personal information we hold about you
• Rectification of inaccurate personal information
• Erasure of your personal information in certain circumstances
• Restriction of processing
• Data portability
• Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw consent at any time where processing is consent-based
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, contact us. We respond within 30 days.

13. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites, including advertiser sites, that are not operated by FileHub Tools. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any third-party sites. We strongly advise you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit. FileHub Tools has no control over and assumes no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

14. International Data Transfers

The Service is operated from the United States. Your information, including Usage Data, may be transferred to and processed in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate, which may have data protection laws different from those of your jurisdiction. By using the Service, you consent to this transfer.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the revised policy and updating the "Effective date" at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at support@filehub.tools.