Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

Welcome to DupCleaner.com. Your privacy is critically important to us. This Privacy Policy document describes how we handle and protect your information when you use our website and services.

Information We Don't Collect

DupCleaner is designed with privacy as a core principle. We want to be very clear about what we do and don't do with your data:

  • No Data Storage: We do not store, save, or retain any of the text or files you process through our tool
  • No Tracking: We do not track your activities or collect personal identification information
  • No Registration: We don't require any form of registration or account creation
  • No Cookies for Tracking: We only use essential cookies for site functionality

How Our Tool Works

DupCleaner operates entirely within your browser using client-side JavaScript:

  • All processing happens locally on your device
  • Your data never leaves your computer during processing
  • No information is transmitted to our servers during the duplicate removal process
  • Once you close or refresh the browser, all processed data is gone

Server Logs

Like most websites, our servers automatically collect certain technical information when you visit:

  • IP address (anonymized)
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring website (if applicable)

This information is used for analytical purposes only and cannot be used to identify individual users. We use this data to improve our service and understand how visitors use our website.

Cookies

We use a minimal number of cookies:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your dark/light mode preference
  • Analytical Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect some functionality of our website.

Third-Party Services

We use a few third-party services that may collect information:

  • Google Analytics: Helps us understand website traffic and usage patterns
  • Microsoft Clarity: Provides analytics and user behavior insights
  • CDN Services: We use content delivery networks for fonts and libraries

These services collect aggregated, anonymized data that cannot be traced back to individual users.

External Links

Our website may contain links to external sites that are not operated by us. We have no control over the content and practices of these sites and cannot accept responsibility for their privacy policies.

Children's Privacy

Our service does not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children under 13.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorized access to or unauthorized alteration, disclosure, or destruction of information. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our 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.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Us

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

  • By email: privacy@dupcleaner.com
  • Through our contact form on the website

Thank you for using DupCleaner. We're committed to providing a useful tool while respecting your privacy and keeping your data secure.