This is the official, original version of PDFEncrypt by the original author, Ryan Griggs. Please note that all other versions are forks and may not respect or comply with the core principles of privacy and freedom held by the original version.

Privacy Policy

When you visit the PDFEncrypt website, due to the nature of Internet communication protocols, our servers may be able to see your public IP address (depending on your network configuration).  This is true for all websites you visit.  Also, we use third-party analytics on the site (Google Analytics) which may gather additional information about site visitors.

Any information you submit on the site, including subscribing to newsletters or communicating with us for support, will not be sold, rented, or otherwise provided to any third party except as may be required by law.

Feedback collected on this site is used to help me understand how and where the app is being used.  We don’t share any of your feedback information with any third party. You’re not required to submit feedback, but I would appreciate if you do, as it helps me understand how and where the app is being used, and encourages me to keep making it better!

Anonymous Usage Statistics

PDFEncrypt version 2 can optionally send anonymous usage statistics. These statistics help me understand app usage and will only be used to encourage me to continue app development 😊. No personally identifiable information is collected.  You can disable this option in Settings if you wish.  If enabled, the following statistics are sent to PDFEncrypt:

• Random app identifier
• Program version
• Number of program launches
• Number of successfully encrypted files
• (Your public IP address is also visible to our servers, as stated above, but is not collected as part of the statistics)

Check For Updates

PDFEncrypt version 2 can optionally check for updates.  When checking for updates, the app must contact PDFEncrypt.net servers to request update information.  During this process, the following information is sent:

• Random app identifier
• Program version
• (Your public IP address is also visible to our servers, as stated above, but is not collected as part of the update check)

 The random app identifier is a randomly generated GUID value which does not contain any user-identifiable data.

All data is transmitted securely via HTTPS to servers in the USA, and is not shared with third parties unless required by law.