Cookie and Local Storage Policy

Last updated: September 23, 2025

Applicable language

This policy is drafted in French. Translations may be provided for convenience. In case of discrepancies, the French version prevails.

Cookies used

The site uses only strictly necessary technical cookies.

dfid

• Purpose: anonymously identify the uploader so they can request deletion of their file.
• Content: randomly generated identifier, no personal data.
• Duration: up to 12 months (365 days).
• Security: httpOnly, SameSite=Strict, Secure enabled when the site is accessed over HTTPS.

lang

• Purpose: remember the interface language selected by the user.
• Content: language code (e.g., fr, en, es, de, pt).
• Duration: up to 12 months (365 days).
• Security: not httpOnly (so it can be read client-side if needed), SameSite=Strict.

Local storage

Additionally, the site stores the list of uploaded files in local storage.

• This information is kept only in the user’s browser.
• It is never sent to the server nor to third parties.
• The user can delete it at any time by clearing the browser’s local storage.
• Keys used (indicative): df_files_v2 (list), df_del_v2_list (delayed deletion).

No third-party cookies

No advertising, tracking or analytics cookies are currently used.

If such services are added in the future, a compliant consent banner will be displayed.

Managing cookies

You can delete or block cookies via your browser settings.

For any questions, contact us: contact@directfiles.link