Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us
Last updated: January 2025
Key Privacy Promise
We do not store any client-related information. All uploaded PDFs are automatically deleted after 10 minutes for your security and privacy.
Information We Do NOT Collect
ThinPDF is designed with privacy-first principles. We explicitly do not collect, store, or retain:
- Personal information (names, email addresses, phone numbers)
- Account information (we don't require accounts)
- PDF file contents or metadata
- File names or upload timestamps
- IP addresses or location data
- Usage patterns or analytics
How We Handle Your Files
Temporary Processing Only
- Upload: Your PDF is temporarily stored on our server for processing
- Processing: We compress your PDF using industry-standard algorithms
- Download: The compressed file is made available for download
- Automatic Deletion: Both original and compressed files are permanently deleted after 10 minutes
Important Notice
Files are automatically deleted after 10 minutes. Please download your compressed PDF promptly as we cannot recover deleted files.
Security Measures
We implement several security measures to protect your files during the brief processing period:
- Secure HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
- Temporary file storage with automatic cleanup
- No backup or archival of uploaded files
- Server-side validation to prevent malicious uploads
- Regular security audits and updates
Third-Party Services
ThinPDF may use minimal third-party services for basic functionality:
- Web Hosting: For serving the application (no personal data shared)
- CDN Services: For fast content delivery (no personal data shared)
- Buy Me a Coffee: External donation platform (only if you choose to donate)
Your Rights
Since we don't collect or store personal information, there's no personal data to:
- Access, modify, or delete
- Port to another service
- Restrict processing of
This approach ensures maximum privacy by design.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our Buy Me a Coffee page or create an issue on our public repository.
This privacy policy reflects our commitment to user privacy and data minimization. We believe the best way to protect your data is to not collect it in the first place.