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SqueezeBar Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for SqueezeBar

Last Updated: December 16, 2025

Simple Summary

SqueezeBar does not collect, store, or share any of your data. Your files stay on your Mac. We don’t know what files you compress, and we don’t want to know.

The Full Policy

What SqueezeBar Is

SqueezeBar is a macOS application that compresses files (images, videos, and PDFs) on your computer. It runs entirely on your Mac.

What Data We Collect

None. We collect zero data.

Specifically:

  • We don’t collect your personal information
  • We don’t collect file names or content
  • We don’t collect usage statistics
  • We don’t use analytics or tracking
  • We don’t collect crash reports (unless you manually send one)
  • We don’t know what files you compress
  • We don’t know how often you use the app

What Data We Store

None on our servers. Because we don’t have servers.

All files you compress stay on your Mac. SqueezeBar saves compressed files to the same folder as your original file. That’s it.

The app may store preferences on your Mac (like your last used compression settings), but this data never leaves your computer.

What Data We Share

Nothing. Because we have nothing to share.

We don’t share, sell, rent, or trade any information because we don’t collect any information in the first place.

Internet Connection

SqueezeBar works completely offline. The app does not:

  • Send files to any server
  • Connect to the internet for compression
  • Upload or download anything
  • Phone home
  • Check for analytics
  • Report usage

If SqueezeBar checks for updates (if you enable this in macOS System Settings), that’s handled by macOS itself, not by our app.

File Access Permission

SqueezeBar needs permission to access files on your Mac. Here’s why:

  • To read the file you want to compress
  • To save the compressed file to your chosen location

SqueezeBar only accesses files you specifically choose. The app cannot and does not scan your computer or access files you didn’t select.

Third-Party Services

We don’t use any third-party services. No analytics. No crash reporting. No ad networks. No tracking SDKs. Nothing.

The app uses Apple’s built-in frameworks (ImageIO, AVFoundation) and Ghostscript (bundled with the app) for compression. These are local tools that run on your Mac only.

Children’s Privacy

SqueezeBar doesn’t collect data from anyone, including children. The app is rated 4+ and is safe for all ages.

Data Security

Since we don’t collect or transmit data, there’s no data to secure on our end. Your files stay on your Mac, protected by your Mac’s security features (encryption, passwords, etc.).

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Use SqueezeBar without creating an account
  • Compress files privately
  • Delete the app anytime (no data remains on any server)
  • Contact us with questions

Changes to This Policy

If we ever change this policy (hopefully to make it even shorter), we’ll update this page and change the “Last Updated” date at the top.

If we ever decide to collect data (we won’t, but hypothetically), we’ll update this policy first and make it very clear in the app.

Open Source

SqueezeBar’s source code is available on GitHub: https://github.com/dimaswisodewo/SqueezeBar

You can review the code yourself to verify that we’re not collecting or sending data.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy, you can:

Compliance

This privacy policy complies with:

  • Apple’s App Store Review Guidelines
  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - We don’t collect data, so we’re compliant
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) - Same as above
  • Other privacy laws - We don’t collect data, so we’re good

Developer Information

Developer: Meynabel Dimas Wisodewo Location: Indonesia Email: dimaswisodewo98@gmail.com

Quick Questions

Q: Does SqueezeBar send my files anywhere? A: No. All compression happens on your Mac.

Q: Do you see what files I compress? A: No. We have no idea what you’re compressing.

Q: Do you collect analytics? A: No. Zero analytics.

Q: Can I use SqueezeBar offline? A: Yes. The app doesn’t need internet at all.

Q: Do I need to create an account? A: No. Just download and use it.

Q: What happens if I delete the app? A: It’s completely gone. No data remains anywhere (except the compressed files you created, which are just files on your Mac).

Bottom Line: SqueezeBar is a simple tool that compresses files on your Mac. It doesn’t collect data, doesn’t connect to the internet, and doesn’t know or care what you’re doing with it. Your privacy is protected because we literally have no way to access your information.

This privacy policy is written in plain English because privacy policies should be easy to understand. If anything is unclear, please contact us.