Security Policy | PDFcrest - How We Protect Your Files
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Security Policy

At PDFcrest, your privacy and the security of your documents are not optional — they are the foundation of everything we build. Here is exactly how we protect your files.

Last updated: March 2026
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How We Protect You

HTTPS Encryption

All data transferred between your browser and our servers is protected with TLS/HTTPS encryption. Your files are fully encrypted in transit — always.

Automatic File Deletion

Your files are permanently deleted from our servers within minutes of processing. We do not keep, cache, or back up your documents under any circumstances.

Isolated Processing

Every file is processed in a dedicated, isolated container environment. Your document is completely separated from other users' files at all times.

No Third-Party Sharing

Your files are never shared with, sold to, or accessible by any third party. We do not use your documents for advertising, analytics, or AI training.

No Account Required

We collect no personal information. No name, no email, no account. Less data collected means less data at risk. This is privacy by design.

Automated Pipeline

File processing is entirely automated. No human being ever views, accesses, or handles your uploaded documents at any stage of the process.

Our Security Commitments

File Upload Security

When you upload a PDF to PDFcrest, the file travels from your device to our servers over an encrypted HTTPS connection. This prevents any interception or tampering during transit.

  • TLS 1.2 and TLS 1.3 encryption on all file transfers
  • Secure upload endpoints with server-side validation
  • Files accepted only in supported formats to prevent malicious uploads

Processing Isolation

Each file is processed inside a dedicated, isolated container that is created specifically for your session and destroyed immediately after your task is complete. Your file never shares resources with any other user's data.

  • Dedicated isolated environment per user session
  • No cross-user data access is possible by design
  • Container destroyed automatically after processing completes

Automatic File Deletion

We operate a strict zero-retention policy. Once you download your processed file, the original and all output files are permanently deleted from our servers. This happens automatically — no manual action is needed.

  • Files deleted automatically within minutes of processing
  • No backups or copies are made of your documents
  • Deletion is permanent and unrecoverable

No Human Access to Your Files

Our file processing pipeline is fully automated. No PDFcrest team member ever views, reads, accesses, or handles your uploaded documents at any point — not during processing, and not for any internal review or quality control purposes.

  • Fully automated processing — zero human involvement
  • No internal access logs linking files to identifiable users
  • Files are not used for any training, analytics, or research

No Third-Party Data Sharing

PDFcrest does not sell, license, share, or transfer your files or any associated data to any third party — including advertisers, analytics companies, data brokers, or any other external entity.

  • No advertising networks with access to your file data
  • No third-party analytics tools that can access file contents
  • Processing infrastructure is controlled entirely by PDFcrest

Infrastructure Security

Our servers and infrastructure are maintained with security best practices including firewall protection, regular security updates, and access controls that restrict who can interact with our systems.

  • Server-level firewall and DDoS protection
  • Regular security patches and infrastructure updates
  • Restricted administrative access with strong authentication

Security Questions

Is PDFcrest safe for sensitive documents?

Yes. All uploads are protected with HTTPS, processed in isolated containers, and automatically deleted after processing. PDFcrest does not read, store, or share your content.

How long does PDFcrest store my files?

Files are automatically and permanently deleted within minutes after processing. No documents are ever stored long-term under any circumstances.

Does PDFcrest use HTTPS encryption?

Yes. All data between your browser and our servers is protected using TLS/HTTPS encryption. Your files are fully encrypted in transit.

Can any employee access my files?

No. Processing is entirely automated. No team member ever views, accesses, or handles your uploaded documents at any stage.

Does PDFcrest share files with third parties?

Never. Your files are never shared, sold, or transferred to any third party — including advertisers, analytics companies, or any other external entity.

Is it safer without an account?

Yes — by design. Since no account or email is required, there is no personal data stored about you. This is privacy by design: less data collected means less data at risk.

Found a Security Issue?

If you discover a potential security vulnerability or have concerns about how your data is handled, please contact us immediately. We take all security reports seriously.

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