Privacy Policy & Terms of Use

This Privacy Policy and Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your use of TextPrivate (the "Site"). This Site is owned and operated by TextPrivate. By using this Site or any services provided by TextPrivate, you agree to abide by these Terms and our Privacy Policy at all times.

PRIVACY POLICY

1. Information We Collect

TextPrivate is designed with privacy at its core. We collect minimal information necessary to provide our service:

  • Secret Content: The encrypted content you choose to share through our platform.
  • Optional Passphrase Hashes: If you choose to use a passphrase, we store only the securely hashed version, not the passphrase itself.
  • Technical Data: Basic information such as IP addresses and browser information necessary to ensure service functionality and security.

2. Zero-Knowledge Architecture

TextPrivate operates on a zero-knowledge basis:

  • Your content is encrypted in your browser before transmission to our servers.
  • We never store your passphrase or any plaintext content—only encrypted data.
  • Even with full access to our servers, we cannot decrypt your content without your passphrase.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected solely to:

  • Provide the secure content sharing service.
  • Manage link expiration and one-time viewing functionality.
  • Improve our security and service reliability.
  • Comply with legal obligations when required by law.

4. Data Retention

TextPrivate retains your encrypted content only until:

  • The one-time link has been accessed.
  • The expiration date you've chosen has passed.
  • You manually delete the content through the provided link.

After these events, content is permanently deleted from our systems.

5. Data Security

We protect your data using:

  • Industry-standard AES encryption for all stored content.
  • PBKDF2 with SHA-256 for secure password hashing.
  • HTTPS/TLS for all data transmission.
  • Regular security audits and best practices implementation.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your information to third parties. The only exception is if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Delete your content at any time using the provided deletion link.
  • Request information about what data we hold about you.
  • Request deletion of any persistent data associated with your use of the service.

TERMS OF USE

1. Service Description

TextPrivate provides a secure way to share sensitive information through one-time links with end-to-end encryption. Each shared secret can only be accessed once or until it expires.

2. Acceptable Use

When using our Site, you agree not to:

  • Use our service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site.
  • Interfere with or disrupt the integrity of the Site or the servers.
  • Upload malicious code or attempt to attack our systems.
  • Use automated systems or software to extract data from the Site.

We reserve the right to terminate access for violations of these terms.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on our Site, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of TextPrivate and protected by intellectual property laws.

4. Age Restrictions

You must be at least 16 years old to use our Site or services. We do not knowingly collect or solicit information from anyone under 16.

5. Limitation of Liability

TextPrivate provides this service "as is" and makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the security, reliability, or availability of the service. While we implement strong encryption and security practices, no system can guarantee absolute security.

In no event shall TextPrivate be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues. Our total liability arising out of or related to these Terms shall not exceed the total amount paid by you, if any, for using our services during the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

If you use our service free of charge, TextPrivate's maximum liability to you for any claims arising from such use shall be limited to USD $10.00.

6. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless TextPrivate from any claims arising from your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

7. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms as necessary. Changes will be posted on our Site, and significant updates may be communicated via a notice on the homepage.

8. Applicable Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which TextPrivate operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

TextPrivate is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying relevant accessibility standards.

Despite our efforts, there may be some limitations. If you encounter accessibility barriers or require assistance accessing any part of our Site, please contact us. We will make reasonable efforts to address your concerns and ensure accessibility compliance.

CONTACT US

If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or Terms of Use, please contact us through the feedback form on our Site.