Privacidad
How privacy and file handling work on Maotaw Tools
Different tools on the site work in different ways. Some workflows are designed to run mainly in the browser, while others require a temporary upload or server-side step to create the final file. This page explains those differences in plain language so visitors can choose a page with realistic expectations about privacy, processing and downloads.
Browser-side processing
Some tools are designed to work locally in the browser. That means the main processing logic happens on the user side rather than as a server upload workflow. This is especially relevant for privacy-oriented pages such as Folder Encryptor and Image / PDF Locker.
For visitors, the practical point is simple: review the note on the page, check the output before sharing it, and keep your own original copy whenever the file matters. Privacy-friendly design still benefits from a final human check.
Upload-based workflows
Other tools require the file to be submitted so the requested output can be generated. Examples include some image and PDF conversion pages. In those cases, the submitted file is handled for the purpose of producing the requested result and returning that output to the visitor.
Because tools do not all behave the same way, the site should avoid giving one blanket promise for every workflow. A clearer page-specific note is more useful than repeating the same privacy sentence across unrelated tools.
Metadata and privacy cleanup
Pages such as Remove Image Metadata and PDF Metadata Cleaner are intended for people who want a cleaner version of a file before sharing it. They are useful when a file contains background information that is no longer needed.
What users should still check
- Review the downloaded result before sending it onward.
- Keep passwords safe when using encrypted file tools.
- Use the legal pages if you want the formal privacy and terms information.
- Do not rely on any single output file until you have verified that it opens correctly.