Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2024

Introduction

At FileLocater.net, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and file search application. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

Our Privacy Commitment

The most important thing to understand: Your files are never uploaded to our servers. FileLocater.net operates entirely within your browser. All file searching, indexing, and content analysis happens locally on your device. We cannot see, access, or store your files or their contents.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Contact Information: If you contact us via our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message content.
  • Preferences: We store your application preferences (theme, settings) locally in your browser.

Information Automatically Collected

  • Usage Data: We may collect anonymous usage statistics to improve our service.
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device type for compatibility purposes.
  • Log Data: IP address, access times, and pages viewed.

Information We Do NOT Collect

  • Your files or file contents
  • Your search queries
  • File paths or directory structures
  • Any data from your local file system

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain our service
  • Respond to your inquiries and support requests
  • Improve our website and application
  • Send you updates if you've opted in to receive them
  • Detect and prevent technical issues

Third-Party Services

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense may use cookies and web beacons to collect information, including:

  • Non-personal information about your visits to this and other websites
  • Information about the advertisements displayed and your interactions with them

You can learn more about Google's practices at https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

Google Analytics

We may use Google Analytics to analyze website usage. Google Analytics collects anonymous information about your interactions with our website.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information.

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
  • Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to display relevant ads

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information. However, please note:

  • Your files are never transmitted to our servers
  • All file processing happens locally in your browser
  • We use HTTPS encryption for all communications with our website
  • Your preferences are stored locally using browser storage APIs

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we have about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information
  • Opt-out of marketing communications
  • Disable cookies through your browser settings

Children's Privacy

Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Information

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal information on the following legal bases:

  • Consent: When you've given clear consent for us to process your information
  • Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate interests
  • Legal Obligation: When we need to comply with the law