Short version: We do not collect, store, or transmit your files or personal data. Everything happens locally inside your browser. We have no access to any file you process with this tool.
unlock-my-xlsx.com ("we", "us", "our") operates a free, browser-based Excel file protection removal tool. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect (if any), how we use it, and your rights in relation to it.
For any privacy-related enquiries, contact us at: [email protected]
This tool processes all files entirely within your web browser using JavaScript. At no point is any file, file content, or file metadata transmitted to our servers or any third-party server operated by us. Specifically, we do not collect or receive:
Like most websites, our web server and third-party services may automatically collect standard technical information when you visit, including:
This information is used solely for operational purposes — diagnosing technical issues, understanding aggregate traffic, and maintaining service security. It is not used to identify individual users and is not sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
This site uses Google AdSense to display advertisements, which helps fund the free operation of this tool. Google AdSense may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to serve personalised advertisements based on your browsing behaviour across the web.
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings or by visiting aboutads.info.
We do not have access to or control over the cookies placed by Google. Google's Privacy Policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.
This site does not set its own cookies. Third-party services (such as Google AdSense) may set cookies in accordance with their own privacy policies. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of third-party advertising.
When you process a file, the tool stores the output file temporarily in your browser's memory (as a Blob URL / Object URL). This data:
Because we do not receive your files or personal data, there is nothing for us to retain in relation to your use of the tool itself. Standard server access logs (IP addresses, page visit metadata) are retained for a maximum of 30 days for security and operational purposes, after which they are deleted.
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights including the right to access, correct, or delete personal data we hold about you. As we hold minimal personal data (standard server logs only), requests can typically be resolved straightforwardly. To exercise any rights, contact us at [email protected].
If you are in the European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). If you are in California, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
This service is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect any information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information through this service, please contact us immediately.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The effective date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of the service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
unlock-my-xlsx.com
Email: [email protected]