Privacy Policy and GDPR Compliance

At Exif Remover, your privacy is our top priority. Your security is paramount in everything we do, and you have complete control over how your data is collected, processed, and used.

Personal Information

We value the privacy of your data, and as such, we do not collect or share your personal information with third parties. Using Exif Remover is completely free, and there is no requirement to share any personal or sensitive information with us. We may collect some non-personalized data, such as IP address, file processing times, and success/error rates. This data is used solely for internal performance monitoring, kept for operational purposes, and is not shared with third parties.

Email Addresses

You do not need to provide your email address to use Exif Remover. We do not ask for personal details or contact information, ensuring that your use of the service is private and secure. We guarantee that your email address or any personal information will never be sold, leased, or used for commercial purposes.

Exceptional Disclosures

We may disclose your personal information only in circumstances required by law or court orders, or to protect our legal rights or the physical safety of any individual.

User’s Files Handling and Keeping

We do not read, view, or copy your files. Uploaded files are processed strictly to remove Exif data, and you can delete your uploaded files at any time. We automatically delete all uploaded and processed files shortly after the Exif data removal process is completed. Input files are deleted immediately after processing, and output files are removed within a short time frame, usually within 24 hours. You retain full control over your files, and only the user who initiated the process can download the results.

Security

Security is our utmost concern, which is why we employ robust measures to protect your files and data. All communications between your device and our servers are encrypted and conducted over secure channels with HSTS enabled, preventing any data alteration or unauthorized access. All collected information is safeguarded against unauthorized access and disclosure through physical, electronic, and managerial security protocols. Our servers and data storage are located within the European Union.

Your Rights

You have the right to manage and delete your files at any time. Files can be removed manually by you or will be automatically deleted within 24 hours of processing. We do not retain any copies of your files beyond this period.

Cookies, Analytics, and Ads

Exif Remover uses cookies and Google Analytics to enhance user experience and monitor website performance. Google Analytics collects anonymized data under its own privacy policy, which we encourage you to review. We do not use your data for advertising purposes or share it with advertising networks.

Links to Third-Party Websites

While browsing Exif Remover, you may encounter links to third-party websites. While we strive to ensure that any linked sites are trustworthy, we recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any external websites as we cannot control their data handling practices.

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Exif Remover is committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), a regulation in EU law on data protection and privacy. As per GDPR, Exif Remover acts as a data controller and processor when directly handling your files, which may contain personal data. We process your data under strict security standards, maintaining compliance with GDPR and ensuring your data remains within the EU.

As a data controller, we are responsible for the data you upload for Exif removal. This privacy policy details the types of data we collect, which include IP addresses and general file information, and confirms that we do not share this data with anyone. Exif Remover does not extract or collect any data from your files beyond the necessary scope of Exif removal, and all files are irreversibly deleted in accordance with our data handling policy.

For any additional inquiries regarding data processing or privacy concerns, please contact us directly.