Privacy Policy & Terms of Service

1. Privacy Policy Overview

Avfile is a free anonymous file sharing service committed to protecting your privacy. We designed our platform so that anyone can upload and share files without creating an account, providing an email address, or revealing personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and how we protect it. Our guiding principle is simple: collect only what is absolutely necessary to operate a fast, secure, and reliable file sharing service.

2. Information We Collect

We collect only the minimal information necessary to provide a secure, reliable, and anonymous file sharing service. Data collection is limited to what is required for functionality, security, and legal compliance.

2.1 Files & Content

• Files you upload to the Avfile platform (documents, images, videos, audio, archives, and all other file types)
• File metadata: file name, size, type, and upload timestamp
• Access permissions, sharing settings, and optional password protection configuration

Uploaded files are stored securely and are only accessible via the generated sharing link. We do not analyze, inspect, or scan file contents unless required for security or legal compliance.

2.2 Usage & Activity Data

• Access logs related to file uploads and downloads
• Download counts and access timestamps (anonymized)
• System interaction data used to detect abuse or misuse

Usage data is primarily collected to maintain platform stability, prevent abuse, and improve overall performance. This data is aggregated and anonymized whenever possible.

2.3 Technical Information

• IP address (temporarily stored for security and fraud prevention)
• Browser type, operating system, and device category
• Connection data such as transfer speed and error diagnostics

Technical information helps us diagnose issues, protect against malicious activity, and optimize the service for different devices and regions.

2.4 Optional User-Provided Information

• Email address (only if voluntarily provided for notifications or support)
• Support requests, inquiries, and feedback communications

Providing optional information is never required to use Avfile. Anonymous file sharing remains fully available without registration or account creation.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information solely to provide, maintain, and improve our file sharing service. Specific uses include:

• File delivery: Storing and serving your uploaded files to recipients via shareable links
• Security: Detecting and preventing abuse, fraud, and malicious activity
• Performance: Optimizing upload and download speeds, fixing bugs, and improving reliability
• Legal compliance: Responding to lawful requests from authorities when required

We do not use your data for advertising, profiling, or selling to third parties.

4. Data Security & Encryption

Protecting your files is a top priority. Avfile implements multiple layers of security:

• HTTPS everywhere: All connections between your browser and Avfile are encrypted with TLS/SSL
• Password protection: Optional file passwords are hashed with SHA-256 encryption — even we cannot see your password
• Access control: Files are only accessible via unique, randomly generated shareable links
• Infrastructure security: Regular security reviews and monitoring to protect against unauthorized access

While no system is 100% secure, we take reasonable and industry-standard measures to protect your data.

5. File Retention & Deletion

Files uploaded to Avfile remain available indefinitely unless removed for policy violations. This means your shareable links will continue to work for as long as the files remain on our platform.

You may request deletion of your files at any time by contacting us at privacy@avfile.com. We will process deletion requests promptly and confirm once your files have been permanently removed.

6. Terms of Service

By using Avfile, you agree to these Terms of Service. Avfile provides a free file sharing platform that allows you to upload files up to 100MB Details Videos are up to approximately 1GB in size and share them via generated links.

• The service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind
• You must use the service for lawful purposes only
• You retain ownership of the files you upload
• Avfile reserves the right to remove files that violate our policies
• We may update these terms at any time; continued use constitutes acceptance
• Maximum main server storage: 1000 files When the limit is exceeded, files are automatically deleted.

7. Acceptable Use Policy

Avfile is designed for legitimate file sharing. The following uses are prohibited:

• Uploading illegal content or content that violates applicable laws
• Distributing malware, viruses, or other harmful software
• Sharing copyrighted material without proper authorization
• Using the service for spam, phishing, or fraudulent activities
• Uploading content that exploits or harms minors
• Attempting to circumvent security measures or abuse the platform

Violations may result in immediate content removal, access restrictions, and reporting to appropriate authorities where required by law.

8. Liability & Disclaimers

Avfile is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• Avfile is not liable for any damages arising from the use of our service
• Users are solely responsible for the content they upload and share
• We do not guarantee uninterrupted service availability or data preservation
• We are not responsible for content uploaded by third parties

9. Cookie Policy

Avfile uses minimal cookies to ensure the service works correctly:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic functionality like file uploads and language preferences
• Analytics cookies: Used to understand how people use Avfile so we can improve the service (via Microsoft Clarity)
• Third-party cookies: Google Translate and Google AdSense may set their own cookies according to their respective privacy policies

We do not use tracking cookies for behavioral advertising or cross-site profiling.

10. Third-Party Services

Avfile uses the following third-party services to operate the platform. Each service has its own privacy policy:

• Netlify: Hosting and serverless functions
• GitHub: File storage infrastructure
• Google AdSense: Advertising to support the free service
• Google Translate: Automatic language translation
• Microsoft Clarity: Anonymous usage analytics

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these services for details on how they handle data.

11. Your Data Rights (GDPR / CCPA)

Regardless of where you are located, Avfile respects your data rights. You have the right to:

• Access: Request information about what data we hold related to your uploads
• Deletion: Request that your uploaded files and associated data be permanently deleted
• Portability: Download your files at any time via the shareable links
• Objection: Object to any processing of your data beyond what is necessary for the service

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@avfile.com. We will respond within 30 days.

Because Avfile does not require registration and operates anonymously, we may ask you to verify your connection to specific files (for example, by providing the original shareable link) before processing data rights requests.

12. DMCA & Copyright Policy

Avfile respects intellectual property rights and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and applicable international copyright laws. We respond promptly to valid copyright infringement notices.

12.1 Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe that content hosted on Avfile infringes your copyright, please send a DMCA takedown notice to:

12.2 Required Information for DMCA Notice

Your notice must include:

• Your full name and contact information (email, address, phone)
• A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
• The specific URL(s) of the infringing content on Avfile
• A statement that you have a good faith belief the use is unauthorized
• A statement that the information in your notice is accurate
• Your physical or electronic signature

12.3 Counter-Notice

If you believe your content was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notice to dmca@avfile.io with:

• Your contact information
• Identification of the removed content and its original URL
• A statement under penalty of perjury that removal was a mistake
• Your consent to jurisdiction of the relevant federal court
• Your physical or electronic signature

12.4 Repeat Infringer Policy

Avfile maintains a repeat infringer policy. Users who repeatedly upload infringing content will have their access terminated.

13. SEO Indexing & User Content

Avfile offers an optional SEO Indexing feature that allows users to make their uploaded files discoverable in search engines such as Google. This feature is opt-in only — files are not indexed by default.

13.1 How SEO Indexing Works

• Users may voluntarily enable SEO indexing when uploading a file
• Indexed files receive a dedicated SEO page at https://avfile.io/seo/[fileId]
• This page includes user-provided keywords and file metadata
• The page is submitted to search engines via sitemap.xml
• Files without SEO enabled are marked noindex, nofollow and will not appear in search results

13.2 User Responsibility for Indexed Content

13.3 Removal of Indexed Content

If you wish to remove your content from search engine indexing:

• Contact us at dmca@avfile.io with the file URL
• We will remove the SEO page and update the sitemap within 24–48 hours
• Note: Search engines may cache indexed pages for additional time after removal from our sitemap

13.4 Prohibited Indexed Content

The following content may not be submitted for SEO indexing:

• Copyrighted material without authorization from the rights holder
• Adult or explicit content
• Content that violates any applicable law
• Spam, misleading, or deceptive content
• Content containing malware or harmful software

Avfile reserves the right to remove any indexed content at its sole discretion, without prior notice, if it violates these terms.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, our Terms of Service, or how your data is handled, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@avfile.com
• Social media: Instagram, Facebook, Telegram

• General: privacy@avfile.io
• DMCA / Copyright: dmca@avfile.io
• Social media: Instagram , Facebook , Telegram