The short version: your files never leave your device. We don't see them, store them, or touch them. This page explains everything else.
Almost nothing. Here's the complete list.
Analytics (anonymous). We use privacy-respecting analytics to understand which tools and pages are used most. This tells us things like "the PDF Metadata Remover had 400 visits today." It does not tell us who you are, what files you processed, or where you came from specifically. No cookies are set for this. No cross-site tracking.
Server logs. Like every website, our hosting provider (Cloudflare Pages) logs basic request data — IP address, browser type, pages visited, timestamp. These logs are used for security and performance monitoring. They're not linked to any user profile. Cloudflare's data handling is governed by their privacy policy.
That's it. We don't run advertising trackers. We don't use Google Analytics. We don't embed third-party widgets that phone home.
Every tool on FileIntel — PDF Metadata Remover, PDF Redactor, CSV Deduplicator, PDF Merger, PDF Splitter — runs entirely client-side. When you drop a file into the tool, the browser reads it into memory using the File API. The processing happens in your browser using JavaScript libraries loaded from public CDNs. The output file is generated locally and downloaded directly to your device.
At no point does your file travel across the internet to us. We have no infrastructure to receive it. If you're skeptical, open DevTools → Network tab while using any tool. You'll see no outbound requests carrying your file data.
Our source code is on GitHub. You can inspect every tool to confirm it does exactly what we say. If you find something that contradicts this policy, please tell us.
Our tools load JavaScript libraries from Cloudflare's CDN — specifically PDF.js, pdf-lib, and JSZip. When your browser requests these files, Cloudflare's servers see your IP address as part of a standard HTTPS request. This is identical to any website that loads a font or script from a third party. The libraries themselves run locally once loaded — they don't transmit your data anywhere.
We don't set cookies for tracking or advertising. Cloudflare may set a minimal session cookie for security purposes (bot detection). This doesn't identify you personally and expires when you close your browser.
FileIntel uses the following third-party services:
We don't use advertising networks, affiliate trackers, social media pixels, or any other third-party data collection.
FileIntel is designed with data minimisation as a core principle, not a compliance checkbox. We collect the minimum data necessary to operate the site. For EU and UK visitors:
For questions about your data rights under GDPR or UK GDPR, contact us at the address below. Given the minimal data we hold, most requests will be resolved by confirming we hold nothing identifiable about you.
If you're using FileIntel to process documents containing other people's personal data — which is common for lawyers, HR teams, and compliance professionals — your organisation's own GDPR obligations apply to how you handle those documents. Our GDPR and PDF metadata guide covers this in detail.
FileIntel is intended for professional use. We don't knowingly collect data from anyone under 16. If you believe a minor has used the site and you have concerns, contact us.
If we make material changes to this policy, we'll update the date at the top and note what changed. The current version is always at fileintel.me/privacy. We won't email you about changes because we don't have your email.
Questions about this policy or your data: privacy@fileintel.me
We'll respond within 5 business days.