Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 10, 2025

1. Introduction

At File Fortress, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our file management and cloud synchronization service. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the application.

2. Information We Collect

We Care About Your Privacy

File Fortress is built with a privacy-first philosophy. We keep minimal data on our servers - only what's absolutely necessary to provide you with account access and enforce subscription limits.

Data Stored on Our Servers

We store only the following minimal information on our servers:

Your name and email address - For account authentication and communication
Device names - The names you choose when registering devices to your account
Number of remote storage accounts - A count of how many cloud storage providers you've connected (e.g., Google Drive, OneDrive)

Why we collect this data: This minimal information allows us to manage your account and ensure you stay within the limits of your subscription tier. That's it - there is no other purpose or intention behind this data collection.

Data Stored Locally on Your Device

All file-related data stays encrypted on your device and never reaches our servers:

File metadata (names, sizes, dates, types)
Directory structures and file locations
Authentication tokens for your cloud storage providers
Search indices and file organization data

When You Contact Us

We may collect additional information when you:

Contact customer support
Participate in surveys or provide feedback
Report bugs or technical issues

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, maintain, and improve our services
Process and complete transactions
Send you technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support messages
Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our services
Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities
Personalize your experience on our services

4. Data Storage and Security

File Fortress uses a local-first architecture designed to maximize your privacy and security. We use industry-standard security measures to protect your account information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Your Files and File Metadata Never Touch Our Servers

We do not store your files or any file metadata on our servers. All file information - including file names, sizes, dates, and directory structures - is encrypted and stored exclusively on your local device. Your files remain in your chosen cloud storage providers (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.) and are never transmitted to File Fortress servers.

What We Do Store

On our servers, we only maintain minimal account-level information: your name, email address, the names of devices you've registered, and a count of how many remote storage accounts you've connected. This data is protected with industry-standard encryption and security practices.

Local Encryption

All file metadata stored on your device is encrypted using AES-256 encryption with keys that only you control. You can choose between automatic machine-bound encryption or a custom password for maximum portability.

5. Third-Party Services

Our service allows you to connect to third-party cloud storage providers. When you connect these services, you authorize us to access and interact with your accounts on these services. We only access the data necessary to provide our services and in accordance with the permissions you grant.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. We will also retain and use your information as necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Request that your personal information be corrected or deleted
Object to processing of your personal information
Request restriction of processing of your personal information
Data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we learn we have collected personal information of a child under 16, we will delete such information as quickly as possible.

9. 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 at the top of this page.

10. Contact Us

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

Email: [email protected]