Privacy First

Privacy Policy

Your privacy is fundamental to our mission. Here's exactly how we protect your data.

Last Updated: January 15, 2025Effective: January 1, 2025

Privacy at a Glance

All Processing is Local

Your files and data never leave your browser

No Account Required

We don't collect personal information

Minimal Analytics

Only aggregated, anonymous usage data

Transparent Cookies

Essential cookies and Google AdSense only

1. Introduction

Welcome to Filator ("we," "our," or "us"). We operate the website filator.com (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our Service.

We are committed to protecting your privacy. Our tools are designed to work entirely in your browser, meaning your data stays on your device and is never transmitted to our servers.

2. Information We Don't Collect

Unlike most online services, we go to great lengths to NOT collect your data:

  • No File Uploads: All file processing happens in your browser. Your images, PDFs, and other files never touch our servers.
  • No Personal Information: We don't require registration, so we don't collect names, emails, or any identifying information.
  • No Payment Information: Our tools are free, so we never collect credit card or payment details.
  • No Tracking Across Sites: We don't use tracking pixels or follow you around the internet.

3. Information We Do Collect

3.1 Anonymous Usage Data

We collect minimal, anonymous data to improve our service:

  • Which tools are used (not what you do with them)
  • General location (country level only)
  • Browser type and device type
  • Pages visited and time spent

This data is aggregated and cannot be used to identify you personally.

3.2 Local Storage

Some tools may use your browser's local storage to remember preferences or save your work temporarily. This data stays on your device and can be cleared anytime through your browser settings.

4. Google AdSense and Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements, which helps keep our tools free. Google AdSense may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Show you relevant ads based on your interests
  • Prevent the same ad from continuously reappearing
  • Detect and stop click fraud

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

For more information about how Google uses data, please visit Google's Privacy Policy.

5. Cookies We Use

Cookie TypePurposeDuration
Essential CookiesRemember theme preference (light/dark mode)1 year
Analytics CookiesUnderstand tool usage (anonymous)2 years
Google AdSenseDisplay relevant advertisementsVaries

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements
  • Cloudflare: For content delivery and DDoS protection

Each of these services has their own privacy policy governing the use of your information. We encourage you to review their policies.

7. Data Security

Since we don't collect or store your personal data, the risk of data breaches is minimal. However, we still implement security measures:

  • HTTPS encryption for all pages
  • Regular security audits of our code
  • Content Security Policy headers
  • Secure hosting infrastructure

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Since we don't collect personal data, there's nothing to access
  • Opt-out: You can disable cookies in your browser settings
  • Ad Preferences: Manage your Google ad preferences through Google's settings
  • Do Not Track: We honor Do Not Track browser settings

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect any information from children under 13. If you are a parent and believe your child has provided us with information, please contact us.

10. International Users

Our Service is available globally. By using our Service, you consent to your information being processed in accordance with this Privacy Policy, regardless of your location.

11. California Privacy Rights

California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Since we don't collect personal information, most CCPA rights don't apply. However, you can still opt-out of the sale of personal information through Google AdSense settings.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this 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.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Remember: Filator is designed with privacy at its core. We believe the best way to protect your data is to not collect it in the first place. Your files, your privacy, your control.