Complete transparency about how PrivacyStrip protects your privacy through local file processing. Your data never leaves your device.
PrivacyStrip is built with privacy as the foundation. Your files are processed entirely in your browser and never leave your computer.
We've designed PrivacyStrip so that we literally cannot access your files, even if we wanted to. All processing happens locally in your browser using JavaScript - no server uploads, no cloud storage, no exceptions.
We take pride in what we DON'T do with your data
No uploaded files, documents, photos, or any content from your device
We never see, store, or analyze the metadata we help you remove
No names, locations, device details, or identifying information
No IP addresses, location tracking, or network fingerprinting
Minimal, anonymous data to improve the service
We use privacy-focused analytics to understand how people use PrivacyStrip:
Note: All analytics are aggregated and anonymous. We cannot trace any activity back to individual users.
To improve PrivacyStrip's reliability, we collect:
Important: Error reports never include your files, metadata, or personal information.
You select files using your browser's native file picker or drag-and-drop. Files remain on your device.
JavaScript libraries in your browser analyze and remove metadata. No network activity occurs.
Your browser creates a clean file locally and offers it for download. Original files remain untouched.
PrivacyStrip uses modern web technologies including the File API, Web Workers for background processing, and specialized JavaScript libraries for metadata manipulation. Everything runs in your browser's sandbox environment with no external connections during file processing.
Your files and data remain under your complete control at all times.
Close the browser tab anytime. No accounts, no data retention, no tracking.
Our code is auditable and our privacy practices are fully documented.
Ask questions, report issues, or request clarifications anytime.
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how PrivacyStrip protects your data, we're here to help.
We typically respond within 24 hours
If we ever need to update this privacy policy, we will:
We recommend checking this page periodically for any updates, though our fundamental privacy-first approach will never change.