Privacy Pipeline — Privacy

Privacy model, limits, and safety notes for Privacy Pipeline.

Privacy Pipeline privacy model

This tool is classified as heavy workload and runs in On-device mode. Current status: beta (fully-functional). Release note: Pipeline chains scrub, flatten, EXIF strip, and other operations sequentially.

What this does

  • Applies the selected transformation to the document or exported output.
  • Keeps processing local in browser when marked On-device.
  • Uses monthly local counters for usage quotas.

What this does not protect

  • It does not remove names or sensitive content visible in document text or images.
  • It does not guarantee legal anonymity or endpoint compromise protection.
  • For hybrid tools, privacy depends on explicit cloud opt-in when enabled.
  • Pipeline execution is sequential. Total time is the sum of all steps.
  • Redaction step requires pre-marked redaction rectangles.
  • Some step combinations may increase file size (e.g., flatten after compress).

Safe workflow defaults

  • Verify output manually before sharing.
  • Use security guidance at /security for higher-risk scenarios.
  • Keep original and transformed files separated to avoid accidental leaks.