CSV Duplicate Remover Privacy Policy

Your privacy and data security are our top priorities when removing CSV duplicates

Last updated: August 9, 2025

Overview

This Privacy Policy describes how the CSV Deduplication Tool ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our service.

Important: We process your CSV files locally and temporarily. We do not store your data permanently or share it with third parties.

Information We Collect

Files You Upload

  • CSV/Text Files: We temporarily process the files you upload to remove duplicates
  • File Metadata: Original filename, file size, upload timestamp
  • Processing Options: Your chosen deduplication settings (case sensitivity, columns, etc.)

Technical Information

  • Browser Information: Browser type and version for compatibility
  • Usage Data: Basic analytics about tool usage (number of files processed, errors)
  • IP Address: Temporarily logged for security and rate limiting

How We Use Your Information

  • File Processing: To analyze and remove duplicate rows from your CSV files
  • Service Improvement: To understand usage patterns and improve our algorithms
  • Security: To prevent abuse and ensure service stability
  • Support: To help troubleshoot issues when you contact us

Data Retention and Security

File Storage

  • Temporary Processing: Uploaded files are stored temporarily during processing only
  • Immediate Deletion: All files are automatically deleted immediately after download
  • Processed Results: Deleted immediately after you download them

Security Measures

  • Files are processed on secure servers with industry-standard encryption
  • Access to files is restricted to processing algorithms only
  • No human personnel access your data during normal operations
  • Regular security updates and monitoring

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties.

Limited Exceptions

We may only disclose information in these specific circumstances:

  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or court order
  • Security Threats: To prevent fraud or security breaches
  • Service Providers: Essential technical services (hosting, security) under strict confidentiality agreements

Your Rights and Choices

  • Data Control: You can delete your files anytime during processing
  • Access: Contact us to inquire about data we may have about you
  • Opt-out: You can stop using the service at any time
  • Cookies: You can disable cookies in your browser settings

International Users

Our service is designed to comply with major privacy regulations including:

  • GDPR (European Union)
  • CCPA (California)
  • PIPEDA (Canada)

If you're located outside the United States, your data may be transferred to and processed in the US, where our servers are located.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by:

  • Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Displaying a notice on our website
  • For significant changes, providing additional notice methods

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours

Contact Form: Use our contact form