Security and data handling

How we protect your files

Plain facts about where your documents go, who can see them and when they are deleted. No badges we haven’t earned.

Where your files go

How your files moveYour files reach us by the client portal over HTTPS, or by email. They are worked on only by the assigned team, then delivered back to you. Files are deleted 90 days after delivery or earlier on request. The free in-browser PDF checker is separate: files checked there never leave your device. You or youragency Client portalHTTPS upload Email or agreed linkfor larger sets Assigned teamneed-to-know access,no third parties Deliveredback to you Deleted 90 days after delivery, or sooner on request Free PDF checker: runs in your browser, nothing uploaded
  1. You or your agency send files through the client portal (HTTPS) or by email or an agreed link.
  2. The assigned team works on them, with need-to-know access and no third parties.
  3. Delivered back to you, with test results and a report.
  4. Deleted 90 days after delivery, or sooner on request.
  5. Free PDF checker: separate, runs in your browser, nothing uploaded.
How client files move through ClearLayer Access. The free in-browser checker is separate and never receives files.

Our commitments

  • In transit

    The website and client portal are served over HTTPS. We do not make encryption claims beyond that.

  • Access

    Files are available only to the people working on your project. We never contact your clients unless you ask us to.

  • Retention

    Client files are deleted 90 days after delivery unless you ask us to keep them longer, or sooner if you ask.

  • Confidentiality

    We sign your NDA on request and can refer to projects by a code instead of your client’s name.

  • No resale or training

    Your files are used only to do the work: never sold, shared for marketing or used to train AI models.

  • If something goes wrong

    If we learn that your files were accessed by someone who should not have seen them, we will tell you promptly and explain what happened.

Security questions

No. We do not hold a third-party security certification, and we say so plainly. If your organisation uses a vendor security questionnaire, send it to [email protected] and we will answer it honestly.

Yes. We sign NDAs on request before files are shared.

Yes. It runs entirely in your browser. The file is read on your device and never sent to us or anyone else.

Email [email protected] with the project name. We confirm by email when the files are deleted.

Last updated: November 3, 2026. See also our Privacy page and quality process.