Privacy Policy

Dart Share ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to safeguarding the privacy of our website visitors and users. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information when you use our peer-to-peer file-sharing application and website (collectively, the "Service").

By accessing or using Dart Share, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. Because Dart Share utilizes WebRTC for decentralized, direct device-to-device communication, our data collection practices differ significantly from traditional cloud-based platforms.

The Peer-to-Peer Nature of Dart Share

It is crucial to understand that Dart Share acts merely as a signaling facilitator, not a storage provider. We do not upload, host, process, or store the files you transfer. Data is transmitted directly between the sender and the receiver using end-to-end encrypted WebRTC protocols.

Information We Collect

We believe in data minimization. We only collect the information absolutely necessary to provide and maintain the Service.

Information Collected Automatically (Signaling Data)

To establish a peer-to-peer connection, our signaling servers process specific technical data:

• IP Addresses: Required for the devices to locate each other on the internet.
• Session Description Protocol (SDP) Data: Contains technical information about media size, formats and network configurations.
• ICE Candidates: Network routing information used to traverse firewalls.

Information Provided by You

If you choose to communicate with us directly (e.g., via our Contact Form), we may collect:

• Your Name
• Your Email Address
• The contents of any messages or attachments you send us

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for the following limited purposes:

• To facilitate connections: Using technical routing data strictly to establish WebRTC peer connections.
• To maintain security: Monitoring server loads and preventing abuse or malicious automated requests against our signaling infrastructure.
• To communicate with you: Responding to your inquiries, support requests, or feedback submitted through our contact channels.

Disclosure of Data to Third Parties

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We will only disclose information in the following circumstances:

• Legal Compliance: If required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency). However, because we do not log transfer histories or store files, we cannot produce records of your peer-to-peer activity.
• Protection of Rights: To establish, exercise, or defend our legal rights (including providing information to others for the purposes of fraud prevention).

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Dart Share utilizes a minimal approach to cookies. We do not use third-party tracking, advertising cookies, or behavioral profiling. Any cookies or local storage utilized by the application are strictly functional, designed only to maintain your current transfer session state within your browser.

Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have specific rights regarding your personal data:

• The right to access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
• The right to rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
• The right to erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.

Please note: Because our service operates without user accounts and we do not store your transfer data, these rights primarily apply only to information you have voluntarily provided via our Contact Form.

Children's Privacy (COPPA)

Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so that we can take necessary actions.

Security of Your Information

The security of your data is paramount. We implement industry-standard security measures, including SSL/TLS encryption for our web assets and strict firewall policies for our server infrastructure. While no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, the WebRTC protocol ensures your actual file transfers are encrypted independently of our web server.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect technological advancements or legal requirements. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us by visiting our Contact Page.