Welcome to JPG Merge. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our website and free online tools, including JPG Merge, JPG Converter, JPG Size Reducer, and JPG to Word. Visit our About Us page to find out more about who we are. Your use of our website is also governed by our Terms and Conditions.
1. The Short Version
- Your files and text never leave your device. All of our tools run entirely in your web browser using JavaScript. We do not upload, receive, view, or store the images, documents, or content you process with our tools.
- We do use basic website analytics and advertising services (Google Analytics and Google AdSense) that collect standard technical data like cookies, IP addresses, and browser/device information—this is separate from anything you upload into a tool.
- You have rights over your personal data, including the right to opt out of certain data collection, and we explain how to exercise them below.
2. Tool Data vs. Site Data
We think it’s important to draw a clear line between two different kinds of data:
2.1 Tool Data (what you upload or type into our tools)
When you use JPG Merge, JPG Converter, JPG Size Reducer, JPG to Word, or any other tool on this site, all processing happens locally, inside your own browser. This means:
- We never post your files or photos to our servers.
- We cannot see, access, copy, or store any file or text you use with our tools.
- Once you close the browser tab or navigate away, your data is gone — it was never sent anywhere in the first place.
Because this data never reaches us, we have no ability to collect, retain, sell, or share it. It is entirely under your control.
2.2 Site Data (information collected by us and our partners)
Separately from tool usage, our website itself collects some standard data to keep the site running and to understand how it’s used. This includes information collected through cookies and similar tech by:
- Google Analytics —helps us see how people use the site, like which pages get visited and how long folks stick around. This may include your IP address, browser type, device type, rough location, and pages viewed.
- Google AdSense — displays advertising on our site and may use cookies to show relevant ads and measure ad performance. Google and its partners are able to display advertisements to our users based on their visits to our website and/or other websites on the Internet thanks to the use of advertising cookies. This may include cookies, IP address, and device/browser data used by Google and its advertising partners.
This “site data” is separate from anything you process in our tools and is handled according to Google’s own privacy policies as well as this Privacy Policy.
3. Cookies and Consent
We use a cookie consent banner when you first visit our site. This banner lets you accept or manage cookies related to analytics and advertising before any non-essential cookies are set. By deleting your browser’s cookies or modifying its settings, you can always modify your preferences.
4. Your Privacy Rights
You may have rights to your personal data depending on where you live.
4.1 GDPR (European Users)
If you live in the European Economic Area, you can be entitled to:
- Access the personal data we (or our partners, like Google) hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of that data
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Get a portable copy of your data.
Since we do not collect tool data at all, these rights mainly apply to site data collected via analytics and advertising cookies.
4.2 CCPA (California Users)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information is collected about you, request deletion of that information, and opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information (as those terms are defined under California law), which can include certain advertising cookie practices.
Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information: To opt out, you can adjust your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner, use your browser’s “Do Not Track” or privacy settings, or contact us directly using the details on our Contact Us page, and we will assist with your request.
4.3 How to Exercise Your Rights
For any data request—access, deletion, correction, or opt-out—please reach out via the email listed on our Contact Us page. Since we don’t collect tool data, most requests will relate to analytics or advertising cookies, and we’ll do our best to point you in the right direction, including how to manage settings directly with Google.
5. Children’s Privacy
Children under the age of 13 are not the target audience for our website, and we do not intentionally gather personal data from them. Please get in touch with us if you think a youngster has given us personal information so we can take appropriate action.
6. Third-Party Services
The following third-party services, each with their own privacy rules, are used by us:
- Google Analytics Privacy Policy
- Google AdSense / Google Ads Privacy Policy
We encourage you to review these policies to understand how Google handles data. By going to Google Ads Settings, users can choose not to receive tailored advertisements. Alternatively, you can visit the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page to stop a third-party vendor from using cookies for targeted advertising.
7. Changes to This Policy
For legal reasons or to reflect changes in our practices, we may occasionally amend this privacy statement. Any changes will be noted on this page along with an updated “Last Updated” date. We advise returning from time to time.