Last updated: January 2025
Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
VeriDiff ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our file comparison service.
2. Data Processing Philosophy
VeriDiff is designed with privacy-by-design principles:
- Client-side processing: All file comparisons happen in your browser
- No server uploads: Your files never leave your device
- No data storage: We don't store your files or comparison results
- Session-only: Data is cleared when you close your browser
3. Information We Collect
Personal Information:
- Email address (for account creation and communication)
- Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
- Usage analytics (file comparison counts, feature usage)
File Data:
- We do NOT collect, store, or access your file contents
- File processing occurs entirely within your browser
- No file data is transmitted to our servers
4. How We Use Your Information
- Account management and authentication
- Payment processing and billing
- Service improvement and analytics
- Customer support and communication
- Legal compliance and fraud prevention
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share data only with:
- Stripe: For payment processing
- Google Analytics: For usage analytics (optional)
- Legal authorities: When required by law
6. Your Rights (GDPR Compliance)
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access: Request copies of your personal data
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Portability: Transfer your data to another service
- Objection: Object to processing of your personal data
7. Data Retention
- File data: Never stored (processed client-side only)
- Account data: Retained until account deletion
- Payment records: Retained for 7 years (legal requirement)
- Usage analytics: Retained for 24 months
8. Security
We implement appropriate security measures including:
- HTTPS encryption for all communications
- Secure payment processing through Stripe
- Client-side processing to minimize data exposure
- Regular security audits and updates
9. Contact Information
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at:
Email: privacy@veridiff.com
Data Protection Officer: dpo@veridiff.com
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. We will notify users of significant changes via email or through our service.