Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 31, 2026

At Patrins, we take your privacy seriously. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your information.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address - Used for account login and notifications
• Username - Your display name on the platform
• Password - Stored securely using industry-standard hashing

File Metadata

When you upload files, we store:

• File names - Original names of uploaded files
• File sizes - To track storage usage
• Upload dates - When files were uploaded
• File types - MIME types for proper handling

Usage Data

We collect basic usage information to improve our service:

• Access logs - IP addresses, timestamps, and requested URLs
• Analytics - Download counts, page views, and usage patterns
• Device information - Browser type, operating system for compatibility

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide our service - Store and deliver your files
• Improve performance - Optimize speed and reliability
• Send notifications - Account updates and important announcements
• Prevent abuse - Detect and prevent malicious activity
• Comply with laws - Respond to valid legal requests

Data Storage and Security

Your files and data are stored on secure servers with the following protections:

• Encryption in transit - All data transfers use HTTPS/TLS
• Secure storage - Files stored on protected infrastructure
• Access controls - Strict authentication and authorization
• Regular backups - Automated backups to prevent data loss

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data only in these cases:

• With your consent - When you explicitly share files or folders
• Service providers - CDN and hosting infrastructure providers
• Legal requirements - When required by valid legal process
• Business transfer - In case of merger or acquisition

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access - Request a copy of your data
• Deletion - Delete your account and all associated data
• Correction - Update or correct your information
• Export - Download your files at any time

Data Retention

We retain your data as follows:

• Active files - Stored until you delete them
• Temporary files - Automatically deleted after expiration
• Deleted files - Permanently removed within 30 days
• Account data - Deleted within 30 days of account deletion
• Access logs - Retained for 90 days for security purposes

Cookies

We use cookies for:

• Authentication - Keep you logged in
• Preferences - Remember your settings (theme, language)
• Analytics - Understand how the service is used

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• CDN providers - For fast file delivery worldwide
• Payment processors - For subscription billing (Stripe)
• Email service - For account notifications

These services have their own privacy policies and we encourage you to review them.

Children's Privacy

Patrins is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we discover that a child has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by email or through a notice on our website.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@patrins.com

This policy is effective as of March 31, 2026.