data-light

adjective
UK /ˈdeɪtə laɪt/
US /ˈdeɪtə laɪt/

Using very little computer data.

The app is data-light, so it won't use up your phone plan.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Containing little or no data or information.

The report was surprisingly data-light and offered few numbers.

3. A light or lamp that shows data activity.

The router's data-light blinked whenever files were sent.

4. A design approach that collects minimal user data.

Their data-light policy means they store almost nothing about you.