Privacy policy

Files you choose

MakeSmall reads the files you select through Files or Photos to analyse and compress them locally. MakeSmall does not operate a file-upload service, an account database or a cloud library. Downloads from iCloud or another file provider are handled by that provider.

Saved copies and originals

Finished copies stay in Files → On My iPhone → MakeSmall → Compressed until you delete them or remove the app. Copies you save elsewhere are controlled by that location and its provider. Photos originals are never replaced. MakeSmall saves a smaller copy to Photos only after you choose that action.

Eligible Files originals are replaced only after you choose Replace originals and confirm. Folders are not replaced. Export copies you want to keep before removing MakeSmall.

Temporary files and local preferences

MakeSmall stores compression preferences and usage totals on your device. Disposable working data is cleaned up after processing and when abandoned work is recovered on launch. Clear app cache removes temporary working data and the URL cache while keeping saved outputs.

You can delete saved copies in Files. Deleting MakeSmall removes its local app data; copies stored outside MakeSmall remain in their chosen locations.

Advertising, when enabled

MakeSmall uses Google Mobile Ads and User Messaging Platform to deliver ads and handle advertising privacy choices. Before requesting ads, MakeSmall refreshes the current privacy status and checks whether ads may be requested.

Ads are configured as non-personalised. MakeSmall disables publisher first-party ID and does not request App Tracking Transparency permission. Non-personalised ads can still involve data collection: Google may process an IP address and approximate location derived from it, device or app-instance identifiers, ad interactions, and crash, performance or other diagnostic information. Google uses this information to deliver and measure ads, support app functionality, and detect fraud. Some information may be associated with a device or app instance.

Retention and handling of advertising data are governed by Google’s privacy policy. MakeSmall’s current configuration does not send your files to Google.

Your advertising choices

Where required, Advertising privacy choices appears in MakeSmall Settings. Use it to review or change the choices provided by Google. Ads include Google’s AdChoices controls where available. Privacy settings and the region you are in may affect whether an ad can be shown.

This support website

This website provides information and does not accept uploads of your compression files. We do not add advertising or analytics to the website. The hosting service may process basic request information, such as IP addresses and browser details, to deliver and protect the website.

Updates and questions

This policy may change when MakeSmall or the services it uses change. The update date appears at the top of this page. The support guide explains how to manage copies, clear temporary storage and troubleshoot common issues.

For support or privacy questions, contact support@makesmall.app. Information you choose to send is used to respond to your request. Avoid including private files or unnecessary personal information.