Privacy blog
Articles on peer-to-peer transfers, browser privacy, and how Private Tools keeps your data on your device.
Privacy-first alternatives to WeTransfer
You can move large files without leaving a copy on a marketing-driven upload service.
Metadata minimization for file transfers
File names, timing, and pairing logs can leak context even when bytes are encrypted.
Corporate networks and P2P
Firewalls and proxies sometimes block direct WebRTC. Here is what you can try without giving up on privacy.
GDPR and LGPD when you are not collecting personal data
Regulations still matter for privacy-first products—even when you skip accounts and file hosting.
What P2P does and does not protect
Peer-to-peer transfer removes cloud file storage from the story—but not every risk.
QR code pairing security
QR codes make WebRTC pairing fast. Treat the encoded signaling data like a temporary key.
End-to-end encryption in the browser
Modern browsers can encrypt chat and call media between peers. Here is what that means—and what it does not promise.
No accounts, no tracking
You can use Private Tools without creating a profile. That design choice removes whole categories of surveillance.
Browser local-first: your data stays on your device
Private Tools stores preferences and history in your browser—not on a product database tied to your identity.
WebRTC explained for everyone
WebRTC is the browser technology behind direct chat, calls, and file transfer—without uploading your payload to our servers.
What cloud file sharing collects about you
Upload links look simple, but providers often keep files, logs, and metadata long after the download ends.
Why peer-to-peer sharing protects your privacy
Cloud uploads copy your files to someone else's computer. Peer-to-peer browser transfer keeps the payload between you and your contact.