Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 2025

At secdrop.site, your privacy and the security of your documents are very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how you can control it.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Files and User Inputs

When you use our service, you may upload documents or PDF files. We may collect:

  • The files you upload (PDF, Word, ZIP, or converted PDFs)
  • Any watermark text, usernames, or passwords you assign to your files
  • Settings for file sharing, tracking, or download permissions

1.2 Visitor Information

If you enable tracking for your shared documents, we may collect:

  • Visitor IP addresses
  • Geographic location (country/region)
  • Device type and browser information
  • Pages visited and time spent on the page

1.3 Automatic Usage Data

We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors interact with our website, including:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Browser and device information
  • Referring websites

No personally identifiable information (PII) is shared with Google beyond what is collected by Google Analytics.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  1. Provide and maintain our service
  2. Process and secure your uploaded documents
  3. Apply watermarks and other protection settings
  4. Track document views and generate visitor statistics (if enabled)
  5. Improve the website and user experience using aggregated analytics

We do not sell or share your uploaded documents with third parties, except as required by law.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

  • We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the site and provide analytics via Google Analytics.
  • You can disable cookies in your browser, but this may affect functionality.

4. File Security

  • All uploaded files are stored temporarily on secure servers.
  • Only users with the correct link and password (if set) can access the files.
  • We use standard encryption protocols to protect files during transfer.

5. Sharing and Disclosure

  • Files are not shared with third parties without your consent.
  • Visitor tracking data is only visible to the uploader and is aggregated.
  • Google Analytics collects anonymized usage data.

6. User Rights

  • You can delete your uploaded files at any time via your Owner link.
  • You can request the deletion of your visitor tracking data.
  • You may opt out of cookies or Google Analytics tracking using browser settings.

7. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact: