Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 26, 2023

Welcome to zipped.top ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data with transparency and care. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://zipped.top (the "Site") and use our file compression and related services (the "Services").

By accessing or using our Site and Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information to provide and improve our Services to you.

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Uploaded Files: When you use our file compression Services, you directly upload files to our servers. These files are processed automatically and are not manually reviewed by our team. They are temporarily stored only for the duration necessary to complete the processing task and are then automatically deleted from our systems.
• Contact Information: If you contact us for support or inquiries via email, we may collect your email address and the contents of your message.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Log Data: Like most websites, we automatically collect information that your browser sends whenever you visit our Site. This may include your computer's Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, the pages of our Site that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, and other diagnostic data.
• Usage Data: We collect data on how you interact with our Services, such as the types and sizes of files you process, error logs, and service performance metrics. This data is aggregated and anonymized where possible.
• Device Information: We may collect information about the device you use to access our Services, including the device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers.

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Please see the dedicated "Cookies" section below for detailed information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes:

• To Provide and Maintain Our Services: Primarily to process your file compression requests, including the temporary storage and deletion of uploaded files.
• To Improve Our Services: To analyze usage trends, monitor performance, and develop new features and functionality. This analysis is typically performed on aggregated, non-personally identifiable data.
• To Communicate With You: To respond to your inquiries, provide customer support, and send you service-related notices (e.g., updates to our policies).
• To Ensure Security: To monitor and prevent fraudulent activity, protect the security of our Site and Services, and detect, prevent, and address technical issues.
• To Comply with Legal Obligations: To fulfill our legal and regulatory requirements.

3. Data Protection and Security

The security of your data is important to us. We implement a variety of technical and organizational measures designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

• File Handling: Uploaded files are processed in a secure, isolated environment. Files are automatically and permanently deleted from our servers shortly after processing is complete. We do not retain an archive of user-uploaded files.
• Encryption: We use industry-standard encryption (such as HTTPS/TLS) to protect data in transit between your browser and our servers.
• Access Controls: Access to any system that may contain user data is strictly limited to authorized personnel who require it to perform their job functions.
• Third-Party Processors: We engage reputable third-party hosting and infrastructure providers. We ensure all such providers maintain high standards of data security and privacy.

Please remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Site and hold certain information.

• What Are Cookies: Cookies are small data files placed on your device. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide reporting information.
• Types We Use:
  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Site to function. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas.
  • Analytics Cookies: Allow us to count visits and traffic sources to measure and improve Site performance. They help us know which pages are popular and how visitors move around the Site. We may use third-party analytics providers like Google Analytics for this purpose.
  • Preference Cookies: Used to remember your settings and preferences.
• Your Choices: Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, if you choose to disable cookies, some parts of our Service may not function properly.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personally identifiable information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party companies and individuals who perform services on our behalf (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics). These parties are obligated to use the data only to provide the requested services and under confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: If required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
• Protection of Rights: To protect and defend the rights, property, or safety of zipped.top, our users, or the public, including to prevent fraud and security issues.
• Business Transfers: In connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business by another company.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include:

• Right to Access: You can request information about the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Deletion: You can request the deletion of