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🛡️ Privacy Policy

This privacy policy explains how data is processed when using Dropzone File Sharing. It is based on Swiss data protection law (SR 235.1 Data Protection Act FADP, dated 25.09.2020, status 07.07.2025). Dropzone File Sharing is an open-source project by Kevin Tobler and is publicly available at:

🌐 github.com/KeepCoolCH/DropzoneFileSharing
🌐 hub.docker.com/keepcoolch/dropzonefilesharing

1. Responsibility

Responsible for data processing is:

Kevin Tobler
Seidenhofweg 3
8914 Aeugstertal

📧 E-Mail: internet@kevintobler.ch
🌐 Webseite: kevintobler.ch

For self-hosted installations, the respective instance operator is responsible.

2. General Information on Data Processing

Dropzone File Sharing enables time-limited uploading, storing, and sharing of files via individual download links. Only data required for technical operation is processed.

There is no commercial analysis, no tracking, and no sharing or selling of data.

3. Data Processed

3.1 Uploaded Files

• Contents of uploaded files as part of ZIP processing
• File name, file size, upload timestamp

3.2 Access Data (Server Logs)

• IP address
• Date and time of access
• Requested URL / token

This data is used exclusively to ensure operation, analyze errors, and protect against abuse.

4. Purpose of Processing

• Providing upload and download functionality
• Ensuring system security
• Abuse and fraud detection
• Technical administration

5. Legal Basis

Processing is carried out in accordance with Art. 31 FADP in the interest of operating the service and based on the user’s consent (by active use).

6. Retention Period

Uploaded files are automatically deleted as soon as:

• the expiry date is reached, or
• the download link has been used (for one-time links), or
• manual deletion occurs

Server logs are stored for a limited time and deleted regularly.

7. Disclosure to Third Parties

Data is not disclosed to third parties unless there is a legal obligation.

8. Hosting Location

The service at dropzonefilesharing.com / dropzonefilesharing.ch is operated on the provider’s own server located in Switzerland. No external hosting infrastructure is used.

9. Rights of Data Subjects

Under Swiss law, data subjects have the right in particular to:

• Information about processed data
• Correction of incorrect data
• Deletion, unless legal obligations prevent it

Requests should be addressed to the controller under section 1; for self-hosted installations, to the respective instance operator.

10. Data Security

The tool uses appropriate technical and organizational measures, including:

• HTTPS encryption
• Token-based download links
• optional password protection
• time-limited availability

11. Changes

This privacy policy may be updated at any time, especially in case of technical or legal changes.

Aeugstertal, 18.12.2025

⚠️ Disclaimer

1. Liability for Content

Use of Dropzone File Sharing is at your own risk. The operator assumes no liability for uploaded content, including copyright infringements as well as illegal, harmful, or abusive content.

2. Liability for Data Loss

Despite careful implementation, complete protection against data loss cannot be guaranteed. The operator assumes no liability for lost or damaged files.

3. Availability

There is no entitlement to continuous availability of the service.

4. Links / Downloads

Download links lead to content provided by users. The operator has no influence over that content.

5. Open Source / Software Liability

Dropzone File Sharing is provided as an open-source project. It is provided “as is” (AS IS) without warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular purpose or error-free operation.

6. Applicable Law

Swiss law applies. The place of jurisdiction is - where legally permissible - the operator’s seat.

Aeugstertal, 18.12.2025