FreeZip · Privacy
Is Online ZIP Compression Safe?
When you upload a file to a web-based ZIP compressor, it’s normal to wonder whether your data stays private. FreeZip was designed with security first — no logins, encrypted transfers, and automatic deletion after use.
1. Encryption in transit
All uploads and downloads occur over HTTPS/TLS, the same encryption protocol used by banks and major platforms. This prevents third parties from intercepting your file while it travels between your device and our server.
2. No permanent storage
Files are processed in memory to create the ZIP archive. The temporary ZIP and metadata exist for a maximum of 10 minutes or until you download — whichever happens first. After that, both the archive and its token are automatically deleted from the server.
3. No user accounts or analytics tracking
FreeZip does not require registration or collect personal identifiers. Standard server logs (like IP and user-agent) are used only for security and error monitoring, and are periodically cleared.
4. Safe for everyday use
- Ideal for compressing school or work documents.
- No file indexing, advertising profiling, or content scanning.
- All sessions are isolated by unique, random tokens.
5. Best practices for extra privacy
- Avoid uploading sensitive or confidential materials.
- Use password-protected ZIPs if handling private data.
- Delete downloaded archives from shared computers.
6. Conclusion
Online ZIP tools like FreeZip are safe when they use secure connections and short retention times. FreeZip was built exactly this way — fast, simple, and private.