Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 15, 2025

At QuickShare, your privacy is not just a policy—it's our core principle. This privacy policy explains how we handle your data (spoiler: we barely collect any).

Our Privacy Philosophy

We believe in privacy by design. Our entire system is built to minimize data collection and maximize your control over your information.

What We Don't Do

• ❌ Store your files on our servers
• ❌ Track your browsing behavior
• ❌ Sell your data to third parties
• ❌ Require personal information to use our service
• ❌ Use cookies for tracking
• ❌ Keep logs of your file transfers

What We Do

• ✅ Provide secure P2P file transfer
• ✅ Minimize data collection to essential functions only
• ✅ Automatically delete session data
• ✅ Use encryption for all communications
• ✅ Give you complete control over your data

Information We Collect

Essential Technical Data

We collect only the minimum data necessary to provide our service:

Session Information

• Unique session IDs (randomly generated)
• Connection timestamps
• Basic error logs for debugging

Network Information

• IP addresses (for WebRTC connection establishment only)
• Browser type and version (for compatibility)
• Connection quality metrics (for service improvement)

What We Don't Collect

• Personal information (name, email, phone)
• File contents or metadata
• Browsing history
• Location data beyond what's necessary for connections
• Any persistent user identifiers

How We Use Your Information

Service Provision

• Establishing P2P connections between devices
• Generating unique sharing codes
• Debugging connection issues
• Improving service reliability

Legal Compliance

• Responding to valid legal requests (though we have minimal data to provide)
• Preventing abuse and maintaining service security

Data Retention

Automatic Deletion

• Session Data: Deleted immediately after transfer completion
• Connection Logs: Purged within 24 hours
• Error Logs: Retained for 7 days maximum for debugging
• Analytics: No persistent analytics data collected

No Long-term Storage

We don't maintain any long-term databases of user activity or file transfer history.

Data Sharing

We Don't Share Your Data

• No data sales to third parties
• No marketing partnerships involving your data
• No data sharing with advertisers

Limited Exceptions

We may disclose information only when:

• Required by law (court orders, subpoenas)
• Necessary to prevent harm or illegal activity
• Protecting our rights and property

Even in these cases, we have minimal data to share due to our privacy-first design.

Your Rights

Data Control

• Access: Request information about data we have (usually none)
• Deletion: Request deletion of any stored data
• Portability: Download any data we have about you
• Correction: Correct any inaccurate information

How to Exercise Your Rights

Contact us at privacy@quickshare.app with any requests. Most requests will be fulfilled immediately since we store minimal data.

Security Measures

Technical Safeguards

• End-to-end encryption for all file transfers
• HTTPS for all web communications
• Secure session management
• Regular security audits

Organizational Safeguards

• Limited access to any collected data
• Regular privacy training for staff
• Incident response procedures
• Privacy impact assessments for new features

Cookies and Tracking

No Tracking Cookies

We don't use cookies for tracking or advertising purposes.

Essential Cookies Only

We use minimal session cookies only for:

• Maintaining your connection during file transfer
• Remembering your preferences (theme, language)
• Preventing abuse and ensuring security

Third-Party Services

We use minimal third-party services, all privacy-focused:

• Cloudflare: For DDoS protection and performance (privacy-compliant)
• Error Monitoring: For debugging (no personal data included)

International Data Transfers

Minimal Cross-Border Data

Since we don't store files and minimize data collection, international transfers are limited to:

• Basic connection establishment data
• Error logs for debugging

Safeguards

When data crosses borders, we ensure:

• Adequate protection levels
• Contractual safeguards with service providers
• Compliance with applicable privacy laws

Children's Privacy

Age Restrictions

Our service is not directed at children under 13. We don't knowingly collect information from children.

Parental Rights

If you believe we've collected information from a child, contact us immediately for deletion.

Changes to This Policy

Notification

We'll notify users of material changes through:

• Website announcements
• Email (if you've provided one for support)
• In-app notifications

Your Continued Use

Continued use after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

Regional Privacy Rights

GDPR (European Union)

EU residents have additional rights under GDPR:

• Right to be forgotten
• Data portability
• Consent withdrawal
• Automated decision-making opt-out

CCPA (California)

California residents have rights under CCPA:

• Right to know what data is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of data sales (we don't sell data)
• Non-discrimination for exercising rights

Other Jurisdictions

We comply with applicable privacy laws worldwide and extend strong privacy protections to all users regardless of location.

Contact Us

Privacy Questions

• Email: privacy@quickshare.app
• Response Time: 48 hours for privacy inquiries
• Data Protection Officer: Available for EU residents

Security Issues

• Email: security@quickshare.app
• PGP Key: Available on our GitHub

Transparency Report

We publish annual transparency reports detailing:

• Legal requests received
• Data disclosed (if any)
• Service improvements for privacy
• Security incidents (if any)

Our Commitment

QuickShare is committed to:

• Maintaining the highest privacy standards
• Continuously improving our privacy protections
• Being transparent about our practices
• Putting user privacy before profits

Your trust is our most valuable asset. We work every day to earn and maintain it through our actions, not just our words.

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This privacy policy is effective as of December 15, 2025. For questions or concerns, contact us at privacy@quickshare.app.