Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 27, 2025

Overview

At DropDF, we take your privacy seriously. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our PDF sharing service.

Information We Collect

PDF Files

  • When you upload a PDF, we temporarily store it on our secure servers
  • Free tier files are automatically deleted after 7 days
  • We do not scan, read, or analyze the content of your PDFs
  • File names and sizes are stored for operational purposes

Usage Data

  • View counts for shared links
  • Upload timestamps and expiry dates
  • Anonymous analytics to improve our service

Waitlist Information

  • Email addresses provided for waitlist signup
  • Used only for product updates and feature announcements
  • Never shared with third parties

How We Use Your Information

  • To provide PDF hosting and sharing services
  • To generate and manage shareable links
  • To track basic analytics (view counts)
  • To communicate with waitlist subscribers about new features
  • To improve our service and user experience

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

  • Encrypted connections (HTTPS/SSL)
  • Secure cloud storage with Cloudflare R2
  • Database security with Supabase
  • Automatic file deletion after 7 days for free tier
  • No permanent storage of file contents

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. Your data is only shared:

  • When you create a shareable link (intentional sharing)
  • With service providers necessary to operate our platform (Cloudflare, Supabase)
  • When required by law or to protect our rights

Payment Processing

When you purchase a paid plan (Pro or Business), payment processing is handled by our Merchant of Record, Dodo Payments. Dodo Payments collects and processes payment information on our behalf, including billing details and tax compliance. Please refer to Dodo Payments' privacy policy for details on how they handle your payment data.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Know what data we collect about you
  • Request deletion of your waitlist email
  • Opt out of communications at any time
  • Know that your uploaded files are automatically deleted after 7 days (free tier)

Cookies and Tracking

We use minimal tracking:

  • Essential cookies for service functionality
  • Anonymous analytics to understand usage patterns
  • No third-party advertising cookies
  • No cross-site tracking

Children's Privacy

DropDF is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us through our website.