🔒 Privacy First

Last Updated: January 2025

RedactText.com is designed with privacy as the core principle. We believe that when you're trying to protect sensitive information, your data should never leave your device.

📝 What We Don't Collect

RedactText.com does NOT collect, store, or transmit any of the following:

• Your text content: All text processing happens in your browser
• Personal information: No registration or personal data required
• Usage analytics: We don't track how you use the tool
• IP addresses: No server-side logging of your visits
• Cookies for tracking: Only essential functionality cookies
• Redacted results: Your output never leaves your device

⚡ How It Works

RedactText.com uses client-side processing, which means:

• Browser-only processing: All text redaction happens in your browser using JavaScript
• No server communication: Your text never reaches our servers
• Local storage only: Any saved drafts are stored locally on your device
• Immediate deletion: When you clear the tool, all data is removed from memory

🍪 Cookies and Local Storage

We use minimal local storage for functionality only:

• Draft saving: Your text is temporarily saved locally for convenience (expires after 24 hours)
• Dark mode preference: Your theme choice is remembered locally
• No tracking cookies: We don't use cookies for advertising or analytics

You can clear all local data by using the "Clear All" button or clearing your browser's local storage.

🌐 Third-Party Services

RedactText.com uses minimal third-party services:

• Google Fonts: For typography (loaded from Google's CDN)
• No analytics: We don't use Google Analytics or similar tracking services
• No advertising: No third-party advertising networks
• No social media tracking: No social media pixels or tracking

🔐 Security

We implement security best practices:

• HTTPS encryption: All connections are encrypted
• No data transmission: Since we don't collect data, there's nothing to secure
• Regular updates: We keep the tool updated with security patches
• Open source: The code is transparent and auditable

👶 Children's Privacy

RedactText.com is safe for users of all ages:

• No age verification required: The tool doesn't collect personal information
• Educational use: Safe for students and educational purposes
• Parental control: Parents can monitor usage since everything happens locally

🌍 International Users

RedactText.com is designed to comply with international privacy laws:

• GDPR compliant: No personal data collection means no GDPR concerns
• CCPA compliant: No data to sell or share
• Global accessibility: Available worldwide without data transfer concerns

📞 Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our practices:

• We don't collect contact information, so we can't respond to individual inquiries
• This tool is provided as-is for educational and professional use
• For technical issues, check our FAQ or documentation

🔄 Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy occasionally:

• Notification: Changes will be posted on this page
• Date updates: The "Last Updated" date will reflect changes
• Core principles: Our commitment to privacy will never change