PRIVACY POLICY
Last updated: March 22, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Dataclo.com collects, uses, stores, protects, and handles information when you use our website, file transfer services, contact forms, and related features.
By using Dataclo.com, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, you should not use Dataclo.com.
1. About Dataclo
Dataclo is an online file transfer and file sharing service.
Dataclo may allow users to:
- Upload files
- Generate sharing links
- Download shared files
- Transfer files to other users
- Contact us for support, abuse reports, privacy requests, or general enquiries
This Privacy Policy applies to Dataclo.com and any services provided through the website.
2. Information We Collect
Dataclo may collect information that you provide directly and information collected automatically when you use the website.
Information you may provide directly includes:
- Name
- Email address
- Contact form messages
- Support enquiries
- Abuse reports
- Copyright complaints
- Privacy or deletion requests
- Any information you choose to include in your message to us
Information collected automatically may include:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages visited
- Date and time of visit
- Upload activity
- Download activity
- File link access logs
- Error logs
- General usage and security logs
If Dataclo allows file uploads, we may also process file-related information such as:
- File name
- File size
- File type
- Upload time
- Download time
- Generated file link
- File expiry information
- Technical metadata required to provide the service
3. Uploaded Files
When you upload files to Dataclo, the files may be temporarily stored on our servers or storage systems to provide the file transfer service.
Uploaded files may be used only for purposes such as:
- Allowing the file to be downloaded by people with the link
- Generating and managing file transfer links
- Preventing abuse, fraud, malware, or illegal use
- Responding to technical problems
- Complying with legal obligations
- Enforcing our Terms and Conditions
Dataclo does not guarantee permanent storage of uploaded files.
Files may be deleted automatically or manually for reasons including:
- File expiry
- Storage cleanup
- Abuse reports
- Legal requests
- Security risks
- Violation of our Terms and Conditions
- Technical or operational reasons
You should keep your own backup copies of important files.
4. How We Use Information
Dataclo may use collected information to:
- Provide the website and file transfer services
- Allow users to upload, share, and download files
- Respond to support requests and enquiries
- Investigate technical problems
- Detect and prevent abuse, spam, fraud, malware, and illegal activity
- Improve website performance and reliability
- Maintain website security
- Enforce our Terms and Conditions
- Respond to privacy, deletion, abuse, or copyright requests
- Comply with legal obligations
- Display advertising where applicable
- Understand general website usage
5. File Sharing Links
Dataclo may generate file sharing links for uploaded files.
You understand that:
- Anyone with access to a file link may be able to download the file
- You are responsible for sharing links safely
- You should not publicly share private or sensitive file links
- Dataclo cannot control what recipients do with files after downloading them
- Dataclo may disable links that violate our Terms and Conditions or this Privacy Policy
6. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Dataclo may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Operate the website
- Improve performance
- Remember basic preferences
- Understand website usage
- Protect the website from abuse
- Support advertising where applicable
Cookies are small files stored on your browser or device. Some cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. Other cookies may be used for analytics, performance, security, or advertising.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some parts of the website may not work properly if cookies are disabled.
7. Advertising and Google AdSense
Dataclo may use Google AdSense or other Google advertising services to display ads on the website.
Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies or similar technologies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to Dataclo.com or other websites.
Google's use of advertising cookies enables Google and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visit to Dataclo.com and/or other websites on the Internet.
Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings:
https://adssettings.google.com/
Users can learn more about how Google uses data from partner sites here:
https://business.safety.google/privacy/
Users can also learn more about how Google uses information from sites and apps that use Google services here:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
Where required by law, users may be asked for consent before non-essential cookies, advertising cookies, or personalized ads are used.
8. Analytics and Usage Data
Dataclo may use analytics tools to understand how visitors use the website.
Analytics information may include:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Browser type
- Device type
- Approximate location based on IP address
- Referring website
- General usage patterns
This information helps us improve the website, identify errors, and understand which features are useful to visitors.
9. Contact Forms and Email Communication
If you contact Dataclo through a contact form or by email, we may collect and use the information you provide to respond to your enquiry.
This may include:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Your message
- The subject of your enquiry
- Any file link or issue you report
- Technical details connected to your request
We may keep communication records for support, security, legal, or administrative purposes.
10. Abuse Reports and Legal Requests
Dataclo may receive abuse reports, copyright complaints, privacy requests, or legal requests relating to uploaded files or shared links.
When reviewing such requests, Dataclo may process information such as:
- Reported file links
- Uploaded file details
- IP addresses
- Upload and download logs
- Contact details of the person making the report
- Evidence submitted with the report
- Relevant technical records
Dataclo may remove files, disable links, block access, or report unlawful activity where required or permitted by law.
11. Data Retention
Dataclo keeps information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
Retention periods may depend on:
- File expiry settings
- Storage limits
- Technical requirements
- Security needs
- Abuse prevention
- Legal obligations
- Dispute resolution
- Website maintenance
Uploaded files may be deleted automatically after expiry, inactivity, or system cleanup.
Contact messages, logs, and abuse reports may be kept for a longer period where necessary for support, security, legal, or administrative reasons.
12. File Deletion Requests
Users may contact Dataclo to request removal of a file or file link.
A deletion request should include:
- The Dataclo file link involved
- A clear explanation of the request
- Proof that you are authorized to request deletion, where applicable
- Your contact email address
Dataclo may remove files or disable links at its discretion, especially where files violate our Terms and Conditions, privacy rights, copyright rights, or applicable law.
13. How We Protect Information
Dataclo may use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information.
These measures may include:
- Server security controls
- Access restrictions
- Monitoring for abuse or suspicious activity
- Secure configuration practices
- Regular maintenance
- Limited access to administrative systems
However, no website, server, file transfer service, or internet transmission is completely secure. Dataclo cannot guarantee absolute security.
You should avoid uploading highly sensitive, confidential, or regulated information unless you understand and accept the risks of online file transfer.
14. Sharing of Information
Dataclo does not sell personal information.
Dataclo may share information only where necessary, such as:
- With hosting providers or technical service providers
- With email service providers used to send or receive messages
- With analytics or advertising partners where applicable
- To comply with legal obligations
- To respond to lawful requests
- To investigate abuse, fraud, malware, or illegal activity
- To protect Dataclo, users, or third parties
- During a business transfer, merger, sale, or restructuring
Service providers are expected to process information only as necessary to provide their services.
15. Third-Party Services
Dataclo may use or link to third-party services, including:
- Hosting providers
- Email providers
- Analytics services
- Advertising networks
- Security tools
- External websites linked from Dataclo
Third-party services may have their own privacy policies and terms. Dataclo is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or actions of third-party websites or services.
16. International Users
Dataclo may be accessed by users from different countries.
By using Dataclo, you understand that your information may be processed in countries where our servers, service providers, or technical systems are located.
Privacy laws may differ depending on your location.
Where required by applicable law, Dataclo will take reasonable steps to respect user privacy rights.
17. Your Privacy Choices
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights to:
- Request access to personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of certain information
- Object to certain processing
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Request information about how your data is used
- Complain to a relevant data protection authority
To make a privacy request, contact us using the email address listed at the end of this Privacy Policy.
18. Cookies and Browser Controls
You can manage cookies through your browser settings.
You may be able to:
- Block cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Allow cookies only from certain websites
- Disable third-party cookies
- Set your browser to notify you before cookies are stored
Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
19. Children's Privacy
Dataclo is not intended for children.
Users should not use Dataclo to upload, share, or transfer files if they are not legally allowed to use such services in their location.
Dataclo does not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without appropriate consent, we may delete that information.
20. Prohibited Privacy Uses
Users must not use Dataclo to upload, transfer, or share:
- Personal data without authorization
- Private documents belonging to others
- Stolen information
- Leaked databases
- Passwords or login credentials
- Identity documents without permission
- Non-consensual intimate content
- Blackmail material
- Any content that violates privacy rights or applicable law
Dataclo may remove such content and may report serious violations where required or permitted by law.
21. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Dataclo may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
When changes are made:
- The “Last updated” date may be changed
- The updated Privacy Policy may be posted on this page
- Continued use of Dataclo after changes means you accept the updated Privacy Policy
You should review this page regularly.
22. Contact Information
For privacy questions, deletion requests, abuse reports, copyright complaints, or general support, contact Dataclo at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://dataclo.com
23. Summary
In summary:
- Dataclo may collect basic technical, usage, contact, and file-related information
- Uploaded files may be stored temporarily to provide file transfer services
- File links may be accessible to anyone who has the link
- Dataclo may use cookies, analytics, and advertising services
- Google AdSense may use cookies for advertising where applicable
- Dataclo may remove files that violate our rules or applicable law
- Dataclo does not guarantee permanent file storage
- Users are responsible for the files they upload and share
- You may contact us for privacy, deletion, abuse, or support requests