Last updated: 13 November 2026
Most privacy policies hide the important part on page four. So here it is first: your files never leave your device. Compress PDF to 200KB compresses images and PDFs inside your own web browser. We never receive, see, or store the files you compress.
That said, the website itself still uses a few services, such as Google Analytics and Google AdSense. This page explains each one in plain words, so you know exactly what happens when you visit compresspdfto200kb.com.
The short version
| What | Do we collect it? | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Your images and PDFs | No, never | Compression runs in your browser |
| File names and file sizes | No | They stay on your device |
| Pages you visit and device type | Yes, through Google Analytics 4 | To see which tools help people and fix what breaks |
| Advertising cookies | Yes, through Google AdSense, with consent where the law requires it | Ads keep the tool free |
| Emails you send us | Yes, only what you write | To reply to you |
| Basic server logs | Yes, kept by our hosting provider | To keep the site secure |
We do not sell your personal data. We also do not ask you to create an account.
Who we are
Compress PDF to 200KB is a free online tool that helps people shrink images and PDFs to the exact size an upload form asks for. The website lives at compresspdfto200kb.com.
For anything in this policy, you can email us at compresspdfto200kb@gmail.com. We act as the data controller for the small amount of personal data described below.
How our tool handles your files
This is the part people worry about most, and rightly so. After all, the files people compress are often sensitive: an Aadhaar card, a marksheet, a signature, or a passport photo for a government form.
Here is what actually happens when you use the tool:
- You pick a file. Your browser reads it into its own temporary memory using the standard File API.
- Next, the compression code runs right there in your browser. It uses built in browser technology such as the Canvas API and WebAssembly to reduce the file to your target size.
- Then your browser creates the smaller file and saves it to your device when you click download.
- Finally, when you close the tab, your browser clears that temporary memory.
At no point does your file travel to our server. As a result, we have nothing to store, nothing to lose in a data breach, and nothing to hand over to anyone.
Check it yourself in under a minute
You do not have to take our word for it. Try either of these tests:
- The offline test: Open the tool, wait for the page to load, then switch off your WiFi or mobile data. Now compress a file. It still works, because nothing needs the internet.
- The network test: On a computer, press F12 to open Developer Tools and select the Network tab. Then compress a file. You will see no request that carries your file to any server.
We think every tool that handles personal documents should pass these tests. Sadly, many popular compressors upload your files to their servers first.
What we do collect
1. Analytics data (Google Analytics 4)
We use Google Analytics 4, a service from Google LLC, to understand how people use the site. For example, it shows us which pages people visit, which tools they use most, and where the tool fails on certain devices.
Google Analytics collects:
- Pages you view and how long you stay
- Your device type, operating system, browser, and screen size
- Your approximate location at country and city level
- The website that sent you to us
- Clicks on buttons such as “Compress” and “Download”
Importantly, Google states that Google Analytics 4 does not log or store IP addresses. We also set up our tool so that it never sends file names or file contents to Analytics. We keep Analytics data for two months, which is the shortest retention period Google Analytics offers.
You can read how Google handles this data in Google’s Privacy Policy and on the page about how Google uses information from sites that use its services. If you prefer, you can also block Google Analytics on every website with the Google Analytics Opt out Browser Add on.
2. Advertising data (Google AdSense)
We show ads through Google AdSense. Ads pay for hosting and development, so the tool stays free for everyone.
Google and its partners use cookies to show ads. In particular:
- Third party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your earlier visits to this website and other websites.
- Google’s advertising cookies let Google and its partners serve ads to you based on your visits to this site and other sites on the internet.
- You can turn off personalized ads at any time in Google’s My Ad Center.
- You can also opt out of personalized ads from many other vendors at www.aboutads.info and, in Europe, at www.youronlinechoices.eu.
If you visit from the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we ask for your consent before personalized ads or analytics cookies load. We use a consent tool certified by Google for this. You can change your choice whenever you like. Our Cookie Policy lists every cookie by name.
3. Messages you send us
When you email us, we receive your email address, your name if you include it, and whatever you write. We use this only to reply to you and to improve the tool.
Please never attach personal documents to an email. We do not need your Aadhaar, marksheet, or ID card to fix a bug. A screenshot of the error and the file size is enough.
We keep emails for up to 12 months after the conversation ends. After that, we delete them.
4. Server logs
Like almost every website, our hosting provider automatically records basic technical details when your browser requests a page. These include your IP address, browser type, the page requested, and the time. The host uses these logs to block attacks and keep the site running. The host deletes them on its own schedule, and we never combine them with other data.
Why we use your data (legal bases)
If you live in the European Union or the United Kingdom, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requires us to name a legal basis for each use. Here they are:
| Use | Legal basis under GDPR |
|---|---|
| Personalized ads and analytics cookies in the EEA and UK | Your consent, Article 6(1)(a) |
| Replying to your emails | Our legitimate interest in answering you, Article 6(1)(f) |
| Security logs | Our legitimate interest in protecting the site, Article 6(1)(f) |
Who receives your data
We share data only with the services that make the site work:
- Google LLC for Google Analytics and Google AdSense
- Our hosting provider for server logs
- Authorities, only if a valid law requires us to share specific information
We do not sell personal data. We do not rent it, trade it, or give it to data brokers.
International transfers
Google may process data on servers outside your country, including in the United States. Google protects these transfers with safeguards such as the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses and the EU U.S. Data Privacy Framework.
Your rights
You have real control over your data. Depending on where you live, the law gives you different rights. Here is a quick guide.
Everyone
- Ask what personal data we hold about you
- Ask us to correct or delete it
- Turn off personalized ads through My Ad Center
- Block cookies in your browser settings
If you live in India
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 gives you the right to get information about your data, to correct and erase it, to nominate someone to act for you, and to have your complaints heard. You can send any grievance to compresspdfto200kb@gmail.com with “Grievance” in the subject line. If we do not resolve it, you can approach the Data Protection Board of India.
If you live in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland
Under the GDPR, you can access, correct, erase, restrict, and move your data. You can also object to processing based on legitimate interests and withdraw consent at any time. If you feel we got something wrong, you can complain to your local data protection authority.
If you live in California
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the CPRA, you can know, delete, and correct your personal information. You can also opt out of the “sharing” of personal information for cross context behavioral advertising. To do that, turn off personalized ads in My Ad Center or email us. We will never treat you differently for using these rights.
How to use your rights
Simply email compresspdfto200kb@gmail.com and tell us what you need. We reply within 30 days. Since we collect so little, most requests take only a few minutes to handle.
How long we keep data
| Data | How long |
|---|---|
| Your files | Never stored |
| Google Analytics data | 2 months |
| Emails | Up to 12 months after the conversation ends |
| Advertising cookies | Set by Google, see our Cookie Policy |
How we protect data
Our biggest protection is simple: we never collect your files in the first place. On top of that, the whole site runs over HTTPS, so data between your browser and our site travels encrypted. We also keep WordPress, our theme, and our plugins updated, and we limit admin access.
Children
Our tool is not designed for children under 13. Many students aged 13 to 17 use it for exam forms, so we explain how we handle their data in our Children’s Privacy Policy.
Changes to this policy
If we change how we handle data, we will update this page and change the date at the top. For a big change, such as adding a new advertising partner, we will also show a notice on the site.
Contact us
Questions about privacy deserve straight answers. So, email us at compresspdfto200kb@gmail.com and we will help.
You can also read our Terms and Conditions, Cookie Policy, and Disclaimer.