FunPDF automatically deletes your files to protect your privacy.
Automatic Deletion Schedule
Small Files (< 10MB)
- Processing: Synchronous (immediate)
- Storage: Not stored
- Result: Direct download
- Privacy: Maximum protection
Large Files (10-200MB)
- Processing: Asynchronous (background)
- Storage: Temporary storage during processing
- Retention: Deleted after 2 hours maximum
- Download: Available until deletion
Failed Processing
- Deleted: Immediately upon failure
- No retention: Files are not saved for retry
- Re-upload required: For retry attempts
Deletion Policy
What Gets Deleted
- Original uploaded files
- Processed result files
- Temporary files during processing
- All file data completely removed
What's Not Stored
- File names (not permanently stored)
- File contents (not retained)
- User identification
- IP addresses linked to files
Database Records
- Job records deleted after 2 hours maximum
- Only basic metadata retained temporarily (file size, processing type)
- No file names or contents in database
- No tracking of document contents
Manual Deletion
During Processing
- Click "Remove" button in Editor workspace
- File removed from workspace
- Processing cancelled if in progress
- Server files deleted (for large files)
After Processing
- Download your result from Editor
- Click "Clear All" button to remove all files
- All files removed from workspace and server immediately
Session End
- Closing browser tab clears workspace
- Large files on server still follow auto-deletion schedule (2 hours maximum)
- For immediate deletion, use "Clear All" button before closing
Best Practices for Maximum Privacy
General Usage
- Use "Clear All" immediately after download
- Close browser tab when done
- Use private browsing mode for sensitive documents
- Don't leave processed files in workspace
For Sensitive Documents
- Encrypt PDFs before upload
- Use Password Protection for confidential files
- Delete local copies securely after use
- Process during off-peak hours for faster deletion
Understanding Our Approach
- Small files (<10MB): Not stored at all - processed and returned directly
- Large files (10-200MB): Stored temporarily, automatically deleted after 2 hours maximum
- No exceptions: We cannot retain files even if requested
- No recovery: Once deleted, files cannot be recovered
File Deletion Timeline
| File Type |
Processing |
Storage |
Deletion |
| Small (<10MB) |
Immediate |
Not stored |
N/A |
| Large (10-200MB) |
Background |
Temporary |
2 hours max |
| Failed |
Immediate |
Not stored |
Immediate |
Common Questions
Can I recover deleted files?
No. Once files are deleted, they cannot be recovered by anyone, including FunPDF administrators.
Can I extend the 2-hour retention?
No. Files are automatically deleted after 2 hours maximum to protect your privacy.
Are files really deleted?
Yes. Our automated deletion system removes all file data with no backups or retention.
What if I need files longer?
Download your results immediately and store them locally. FunPDF is designed for temporary processing, not storage.
FunPDF is designed for privacy-first processing. Your files are temporary guests, not permanent residents.
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