Our Privacy-First Promise
At pdfocr.org, we believe your files deserve the highest level of privacy protection. Unlike many online services, we've designed our system from the ground up to minimize data retention and maximize your privacy.
1. File Collection & Processing
What we collect:
- Files you explicitly upload for conversion
- Basic metadata (file size, type, conversion settings)
- Temporary technical logs (deleted within 24 hours)
What we DON'T collect:
- File contents beyond conversion processing
- Personal information from within your files
- Any data for training AI models or analytics
2. Our Revolutionary File Deletion Policy
Automatic Deletion Timeline
| User Type | Maximum Storage Time | Deletion Process |
|---|---|---|
| Free Users | 24 hours after download | Automatic secure deletion |
| API Customers | 24 hours after upload | Automatic secure deletion |
| All Users | Immediate upon user request | Manual deletion option available |
You're in Control - Manual Deletion Options
We provide multiple ways for you to delete your files:
Immediate Deletion Features:
- One-click deletion from the download page
- No waiting for automatic cleanup
- Visual confirmation of secure deletion
- Real-time status showing files are gone
3. Technical Security Measures
Storage & Encryption
- Temporary Storage: Files are stored in encrypted temporary storage
- Memory Processing: Sensitive operations happen in RAM when possible
- SSL Encryption: All files are send and received encrypted at rest
- Secure Deletion: Deleted files are overwritten to prevent recovery
Infrastructure Security
- Single Server Architecture: Your files never leave our secure server
- EU-Based Hosting: All data processed under strict privacy laws
- No Third-Party Storage: We don't use external cloud storage for your files
- Regular Security Audits: We continuously monitor and improve our security
4. Transparency & Verification
You Can Verify Our Claims
We provide visible indicators of our privacy practices:
- Explicit policy showing exactly when files will auto-delete
- Deletion Confirmations with timestamps
- Coversion Reports available for registered users
- Open Communication about our security practices
Deletion Verification
When you manually delete a file, you'll see:
✅ File Successfully Deleted
🕒 Deletion Time: [Timestamp]
💾 Storage Freed: [File Size]
🔒 Method: Secure overwrite + deletion
5. Data We Don't Collect (And Why)
We deliberately avoid collecting:
- File contents after processing
- Personal information from your documents
- Behavioral analytics about your file usage
- Any data that could identify you personally
Our Business Model:
We believe in providing a valuable service without exploiting your data. We earn through [premium features/ads/API access] rather than data mining.
6. Why We're Different
| Traditional Services | Our Service |
|---|---|
| Files stored indefinitely | Files deleted within hours |
| Data used for analytics | No data analysis or mining |
| Complex deletion processes | One-click immediate deletion |
| Hidden data practices | Transparent operations |
We believe privacy shouldn't be a premium feature. That's why every user—free or paid—gets the same rigorous privacy protection and immediate deletion options.