Privacy Policy for Sharemy
Effective Date: September 28, 2025
Welcome to Sharemy! Your privacy is critically important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding your information when you use our peer-to-peer (P2P) file transfer service (the "Service").
Our core privacy principle is that your files are your own. We never see, store, or have access to the files you transfer.
1. Information We Collect
We collect very little information, and we are transparent about what it is and why.
Information You Provide Directly
We collect a username and an optional avatar image which you provide. This information is required to identify you to other users within a private room for the purpose of initiating a file transfer.
This profile information (username and avatar) is stored only in your browser's local storage (localStorage) on your own device. It is not saved on our servers.
Information Collected Automatically
- Anonymous Usage Data: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous traffic data to help us understand how the Service is being used and how to improve it. This may include information like your device type, browser type, general location (e.g., country), and how you interact with our website. This data is aggregated and cannot be used to identify you personally. For more information, please review Google's Privacy Policy.
- Essential Cookies & Local Storage: We use your browser's localStorage to save your profile and preferences (like your username and dark mode preference ) so you don't have to enter them every time you visit. By using our service, you agree to the use of this essential local storage. You must agree to our use of essential cookies and T&Cs via a checkbox before creating a username.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and operate the service: Your username and avatar are used to identify you to other users in a room you create or join, facilitating the file transfer process. We also use the username to prevent users with the same name from joining the same room to avoid confusion.
- To improve the service: The anonymous data from Google Analytics helps us understand user behavior, identify bugs, and improve the overall user experience.
- To maintain security: The signaling server may process your username and room ID temporarily to establish a connection between users, but this information is not permanently stored.
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others.
- Your username and avatar are visible to other users who are in the same private room as you.
- We share anonymous, aggregated data with Google Analytics as described above.
- We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation.
4. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for or directed to anyone under the age of 18 ("Children").
We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 18. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with any personal information, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from children without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our systems.
5. The Privacy of Your Files
This is the most important part of our commitment to your privacy.
- Your files are never uploaded to, stored on, or passed through our servers.
- Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Transfer: All file transfers are done directly between your device and the receiver's device using an encrypted, peer-to-peer (P2P) WebRTC connection. We only operate a "signaling server" that helps the two devices find and connect to each other. Once that connection is made, we are no longer involved in the transfer.
6. Data Retention
Your profile information (username and avatar) remains in your browser's localStorage until you clear your browser's cache and site data. We do not retain this information on our servers.
7. Your Choices and Rights
You can view and change your username and avatar at any time within the application. You can delete your profile information completely by clearing your browser's cache and data for our website.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at sagar.gskumbhar@gmail.com.