Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 19, 2026

Introduction

AvFile ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our file sharing service at avfile.io. Please read this policy carefully before using our service.

Information We Collect

File Data

When you upload files, we collect the file name, size, type, and content. Files are compressed using advanced compression algorithms and stored on Gofile servers. We also store metadata such as titles, descriptions, and tags that you provide.

Usage Data

We automatically collect information about how you interact with our service, including page views, download counts, and file access patterns. This data helps us improve our service.

Session Data

We generate a unique session ID stored in your browser's local storage to track likes and preferences. This ID is anonymous and does not contain personal information.

How We Use Your Information
  • To provide and maintain our file sharing service
  • To compress and store your files efficiently
  • To generate shareable links for your files
  • To track and display download statistics
  • To enable comments and likes functionality
  • To improve our service based on usage patterns
Data Storage and Security

Files uploaded to AvFile are stored on Gofile servers, a third-party file hosting service. Gofile's privacy policy applies to the storage of files on their servers.

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data, including:

  • • Advanced compression for file integrity
  • • SHA-256 checksums for data verification
  • • Secure HTTPS connections for all data transfers
  • • Public/private visibility controls for your files
Cookies and Local Storage

We use browser local storage to save your preferences, including language settings, theme preferences, and file history. This data is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

Third-Party Services

Gofile

Files are stored on Gofile servers. Please refer togofile.io for their privacy policy.

GitHub (Optional)

If configured, comments and likes data may be stored on GitHub repositories. This is an optional feature and requires explicit user configuration.

Your Rights
  • Access: You can view your uploaded files and their metadata
  • Deletion: You can delete your files at any time
  • Visibility: You can control whether files are public or private
  • Data Export: You can view and export your file metadata
Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Changes to This 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 and updating the "Last updated" date.