Privacy Policy
This policy explains what information is and is not processed when using StreamSnatcher, a peer‑to‑peer file transfer service that keeps files off servers and enables encrypted, direct connections between participants.
Overview
StreamSnatcher is designed for privacy by default: files are shared directly between devices over encrypted WebRTC data channels, and the service does not upload or store transferred files on servers.
Only minimal, temporary technical data necessary to establish and maintain a session may be processed during active connections, and it is discarded when the session ends or shortly thereafter.
This policy applies to the website and related features available through the StreamSnatcher interface.
Last updated: 22 October 2025.
Scope
This policy covers information processed through the website’s peer‑to‑peer transfer features, support forms, and analytics or advertising integrations used to operate and improve the service.
It does not cover third‑party websites or services that may be linked from the interface, which are governed by their own policies.
What we do not collect
- Files transferred through StreamSnatcher are not uploaded to or stored on servers.
- No persistent profiles or accounts are required to use the service.
- No content of your files is inspected or indexed by the platform.
Information we may process
To establish and maintain a connection, participating browsers exchange technical details such as session descriptions and ICE candidates to negotiate network paths.
- Session metadata: ephemeral identifiers, room codes, and timing signals for live sessions.
- Connectivity data: IP candidates and transport details used for NAT traversal and reliable delivery.
- Diagnostics: limited, short‑lived error or performance indicators to improve stability and support.
- Usage analytics: aggregated, non‑content metrics to understand feature usage and quality.
These elements exist to provide the service and are not used to build personal profiles.
Cookies and local storage
StreamSnatcher uses cookies and similar technologies for core functionality, preferences, performance measurement, and to support advertising where enabled.
- Essential: session continuity, room state, and security features that keep transfers working.
- Preferences: UI choices such as theme or recent settings to improve usability.
- Analytics: anonymized metrics to understand reliability and guide improvements.
- Advertising: signals required to measure and display ads in compliance with user consent.
Consent preferences can be managed through the on‑site banner or your browser settings, and ads or analytics in applicable regions will respect those choices.
How we use information
- Provide the service: set up secure sessions and move data between peers.
- Reliability and performance: diagnose connectivity issues and optimize chunking and transport.
- Safety and integrity: detect misuse patterns to protect participants and the platform.
- Measurement: understand feature adoption and improve usability without reading file contents.
Sharing and third parties
Peer‑to‑peer connections rely on standard WebRTC signaling and STUN/TURN services to negotiate secure paths; these services see limited technical metadata necessary for connectivity, not the contents of files.
Where analytics or advertising are integrated, participating vendors may process limited identifiers and events to measure usage or deliver ads, subject to consent in applicable regions.
StreamSnatcher does not sell personal information and does not share file contents with third parties.
Data retention and deletion
Session‑level technical data exists only for the duration of active connections and is discarded when the session ends.
Limited diagnostics and analytics may be retained for short periods to improve stability, detect abuse, and meet operational needs, after which they are automatically deleted or de‑identified.
Your choices and controls
- Browser controls: block or clear cookies and site data using your browser’s privacy settings.
- Consent management: adjust ad and analytics preferences via the on‑site consent banner where required.
- Session control: closing the page ends connections and clears session‑tied data.
- Questions: visit the Contact page for assistance or requests related to this policy.
Children’s use
The service is intended for users aged 13 and older and does not knowingly allow younger users to create sessions.
Security
Encryption in transit
Transfers occur over DTLS‑encrypted WebRTC data channels to help protect contents from interception.
No server file storage
Files remain device‑to‑device and are not stored by the platform.
Minimal operational data
Only the least amount of technical metadata required to establish and maintain sessions is used.
No security measure is perfect, but the architecture minimizes exposure by avoiding server‑side file storage and limiting data collection.
International processing
Third‑party services used for connectivity, analytics, or advertising may process limited data across regions; appropriate safeguards and consent controls are applied where required.
Changes to this policy
This policy may be updated to reflect product or regulatory changes, and a revised date will be posted when updates occur.
Contact
For privacy questions or requests, please visit the Contact page.