What happens to your file

Every file has an end: when its link expires, or when its download limit is reached.

What triggers deletion

Expiry. When the link's time runs out, the link stops working.
Download limit. A one-download link stops working after its first download.

When the file is removed

A cleanup job runs every 10 minutes. It marks finished links as deleted and removes their files from disk. So a file can remain on the server for up to about 10 minutes after its link has ended, but the link itself stops working at once.

What we store

The file itself, under a random name, not its original name.
The original file name, size, and link settings, so the link page can show them.
The email address, only if you gave one, so we can send the link to it.
A hash of the password, only if you set one.

What we do not store

Your account details. There is no account.
Card numbers. Payments are handled by Stripe.
The plain password for a protected link.

Extending a link

If a link is still active, you can add 24 hours for US$3. The extension only applies while the link is still valid. Once a link has been deleted, it cannot be brought back.

Keep your own copy

Do not treat a temporary link as storage. If you need the file for longer, keep it somewhere else.