PlainBytes Studio ("we", "us", or "our") operates PlainBytes PDF Redactor ("the Software"). This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use the Software, our website, and related services.
1. Our Privacy Approach
PlainBytes PDF Redactor is designed with a local-first architecture.
The core document workflow, including PDF loading, sensitive information detection, review, redaction, and export, is intended to run locally on your device. We do not require you to upload your PDF documents to our servers in order to use the Software’s core features.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Document Content
We do not collect, upload, store, or process the contents of your PDF files on our servers as part of the Software’s core redaction workflow.
Your files are processed locally on your device.
2.2 Information You May Provide Voluntarily
If you contact us for support, feedback, or bug reporting, we may receive information such as:
- Your email address
- Your message content
- Screenshots or files you choose to send us
- Diagnostic details you voluntarily provide
We use this information only to respond to you and improve the product.
2.3 Local Application Data
The Software may store certain settings and working data locally on your device, such as:
- User interface preferences
- Language preferences
- Rule preferences
- Batch output folder preferences
- Local rule configurations
- Local review and template-related data
- Local logs created on your machine
This information is stored locally and is not uploaded to us as part of normal product use.
3. What We Do Not Collect
As part of the core product workflow, we do not intentionally collect:
- Your PDF document contents
- Your redacted output files
- Your sensitive extracted entities
- Your audit or review results
- Cloud copies of your local documents
4. Microsoft Store and Third-Party Platforms
If you download the Software through Microsoft Store or another platform, that platform may collect information subject to its own privacy policy.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of Microsoft, GitHub, VirusTotal, or any other third-party site or platform linked from our website or product pages.
5. Website Data
If you visit our website, we may collect limited technical information necessary to operate the site, such as:
- Basic server logs
- Browser type
- Device type
- Referring pages
- Access times
If analytics, cookies, or other tracking technologies are used on the website, they should be described in a separate website-specific section or cookie notice. If no such technologies are used, this section may be reduced accordingly.
6. Support Communications
If you email us or submit feedback, we may retain those communications for:
- Customer support
- Product improvement
- Security investigation
- Abuse prevention
We do not use support communications to build advertising profiles.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect the limited information we do receive, such as support communications or website operational data.
However, no method of storage or transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Data Retention
We retain information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including:
- Providing support
- Troubleshooting
- Maintaining service security
- Complying with legal obligations
Locally stored files and settings remain under your control on your device unless you delete them.
9. International Users
If you access our website or contact us from outside our operating jurisdiction, your information may be processed in accordance with applicable laws of the jurisdictions in which we operate.
The Software’s local-first design is intended to minimize transfer of document content through our services.
10. Children’s Privacy
The Software is not directed to children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
11. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to request access, correction, deletion, or restriction of certain data we hold about you.
If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will update the Effective Date above and may provide additional notice where appropriate.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
PlainBytes Studio
Email: plainbytes.studio@gmail.com
Website: https://plainbytesstudio.github.io/
Short Product Privacy Statement
For PlainBytes PDF Redactor, the core redaction workflow is designed to run locally on your device. Your PDF documents do not need to be uploaded to our servers for detection, review, or export.