DropSentinel
Privacy Policy

Your Privacy is Protected

DropSentinel is designed with privacy-first principles. Learn how we protect your data.

Privacy at a Glance

Key principles that guide how DropSentinel handles your data

No Data Collection

We don't collect, store, or transmit your personal data

Local Processing

All file analysis happens locally on your device

Secure API Calls

Only file hashes are sent to VirusTotal, never file contents

Open Source

Transparent code that you can review and audit

Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 15, 2024

1. Information We Don't Collect

DropSentinel is designed with privacy-first principles. We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal information, including:

  • Personal identification information
  • File contents or file names
  • Usage analytics or telemetry
  • System information or hardware details
  • Network activity or browsing history

2. How DropSentinel Works

DropSentinel operates entirely on your local device. When scanning files:

  • Files are analyzed locally using cryptographic hashes
  • Only SHA256 hashes (not file contents) are sent to VirusTotal
  • Scan results are stored locally on your device
  • No file contents ever leave your device

3. Third-Party Services

DropSentinel integrates with VirusTotal for threat analysis:

  • Only file hashes are transmitted to VirusTotal
  • VirusTotal's privacy policy applies to their service
  • You control your VirusTotal API key and usage
  • No other third-party services are used

4. Data Storage

All data is stored locally on your device:

  • Scan history and results
  • Application settings and preferences
  • Quarantined files (if any)
  • No cloud storage or remote databases

5. Open Source Transparency

DropSentinel is open source software:

  • Source code is publicly available on GitHub
  • You can review, audit, and modify the code
  • Community contributions are welcome
  • No hidden functionality or backdoors

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date above and communicated through our GitHub repository.

7. Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please open an issue on our GitHub repository.