LocalShare

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 10/16/2026

Introduction

Welcome to LocalShare.Free. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

This Privacy Policy explains how LocalShare operates as a peer-to-peer file sharing service that prioritizes your privacy by design. We collect minimal data and never access your files.

Information We Collect

LocalShare collects minimal data directly. We do NOT collect or store:

  • No personal information (name, email, phone number, address)
  • No user accounts or registration data
  • No server-side logs of file transfers or content

Local Storage Usage

We use your browser's local storage to save preferences only on your device:

  • Theme preference (light/dark mode)
  • Language preference (English/Vietnamese)
  • Device identifier (randomly generated UUID for network discovery)

This data never leaves your device and can be cleared anytime through your browser settings.

Peer-to-Peer File Transfers

LocalShare uses WebRTC technology for direct peer-to-peer connections between devices on your local network. When you share files:

Files transfer directly between sender and recipient devices. Your files NEVER pass through our servers, and we have zero access to your content. Your IP address is visible only to devices on the same local network during active transfers.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. This service may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent. This data helps us improve our service.

Google AdSense

We display advertisements through Google AdSense. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings or use Google's opt-out tools.

Your Rights

Because we collect minimal data stored only on your device, you have complete control:

  • Clear all local storage data through browser settings
  • Stop using the service anytime without leaving a trace
  • No consent needed as we don't collect personal data

Children's Privacy

LocalShare does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. As we don't collect personal information from any users, there are no special provisions required for children's data.

Data Security

All file transfers are encrypted end-to-end using WebRTC encryption. Since files never touch our servers, there's no risk of server-side data breaches. Your network security is your responsibility.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of LocalShare after changes constitutes acceptance.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected] or visit our Contact page.