This is a short policy because Duplicate Finder doesn't collect much. Here's exactly what happens to your data, and what doesn't.
Duplicate Finder is published by Pierre Libran, operating as Galerne Studio (sole trader, SIRET 10699681200017), based in Lyon, France. Contact: galernestudio.support@proton.me.
Duplicate Finder runs entirely on your own computer. It does not send your files, file names, folder paths, or scan results anywhere — not to us, not to any third party. There is no telemetry, no analytics, and no "phone home" behavior of any kind built into the software.
Your license key and trial status are stored in a local file on your own machine (under your Windows user profile). We never see this information; it never leaves your computer.
Files you choose to delete are moved to your operating system's Recycle Bin, using the normal Windows mechanism — the same as deleting a file in File Explorer.
This site is hosted by Railway (railway.app). As a normal part of operating any website, Railway may retain standard server access logs (IP address, browser type, pages visited). These logs are governed by Railway's own privacy policy.
With your consent, this site uses Google Analytics 4 (Google LLC, USA) to understand traffic — pages visited, approximate country, browser type. No personal data is collected beyond what Google Analytics records under your consent. Google Analytics data is processed under standard contractual clauses for transfers outside the EU. You can withdraw consent at any time by clearing your browser's local storage for this site.
Google Search Console is used on our end to monitor search performance. It does not place any cookies on your device and collects no personal data from visitors.
Payments are handled entirely by Gumroad, a third-party payment processor. When you buy a license, Gumroad collects your email address and payment details under its own privacy policy — we recommend reading it at gumroad.com/privacy.
We (the developer) only receive your email address and confirmation that a sale occurred, which we use to send you a license key. We keep this information for the duration of the commercial relationship and up to 7 years for legal and tax obligations. We do not receive or store your payment card details at any point.
The app itself sets no cookies. This website uses a single entry in your browser's local storage to remember your analytics consent choice. Google Analytics cookies are only set if you click "Accept" on the consent banner — they are blocked by default.
If you are in the European Union, you have the right to access, correct, or delete any personal data we hold about you, to object to or restrict its processing, and to receive it in a portable format.
To exercise these rights, contact us at galernestudio.support@proton.me. We will respond within 30 days. If you are unsatisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority — in France, the CNIL (cnil.fr).
Questions about this policy can be sent to galernestudio.support@proton.me.