Is PrivacyPromptAI really free, or are there hidden costs?

The core tool is completely free — no account, no registration, no credit card required. It supports unlimited text redaction, TXT and DOCX file cleaning, and PII detection in 23 languages. The optional Pro licence ($20 one-time) unlocks PDF, spreadsheet and developer file formats, custom keywords and batch processing. There is no subscription, no expiry, and no upsell after Pro.

Where is PrivacyPromptAI based and who runs it?

PrivacyPromptAI is developed and operated from Bucharest, Romania — within the European Union and subject to EU GDPR. This means the strictest data protection framework in the world applies to this service. Contact us at contact@privacypromptai.com for any questions, or visit our Contact page. We respond within 2 business days.

What is the difference between the PrivacyPromptAI website and the SecurePrompt Chrome extension?

The website is designed for cleaning full documents — paste text or upload a file, redact all PII, then copy the clean version. The SecurePrompt Chrome extension works inside AI tool interfaces like ChatGPT and Claude, intercepting your prompt before you send it. Both use the same local, zero-upload processing. Use the website for documents; use the extension for prompts.

Does PrivacyPromptAI comply with GDPR?

Yes. PrivacyPromptAI is built around GDPR compliance by design. Since all processing happens locally, we collect no personal data from documents, which means GDPR obligations relating to document processing do not apply to our service. We also maintain a full Privacy Policy and Compliance page covering GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, UK GDPR and other frameworks.

Who runs PrivacyPromptAI?

PrivacyPromptAI is built and maintained by independent developers based in Bucharest, Romania, operating under EU law. The product is self-funded — revenue comes solely from the Pro licence and optional Ko-fi contributions. No investor or third party influences how the tool works.

What is included in the free version of PrivacyPromptAI?

The free version includes unlimited text redaction, TXT and DOCX file support, PII detection across 23 European languages, custom keyword detection, and all standard PII types (names, emails, phone numbers, IBANs, national IDs, credit cards). No account, no registration, and no usage limits. The optional Pro plan ($20 one-time) adds PDF, spreadsheet and developer format support.

About PrivacyPromptAI — The Free, Local PII Redaction Tool Built for AI Privacy

Q: Does PrivacyPromptAI use AI or machine learning to detect PII?

PrivacyPromptAI uses advanced regular expressions for structured PII and named-entity recognition for personal names and organisation names. No external AI API is called during detection — everything runs as JavaScript in your browser, keeping processing fast, private, and fully offline-capable.

Q: How does PrivacyPromptAI make money if the core tool is free?

Revenue comes from the Pro licence ($20 one-time) which unlocks PDF, XLSX, CSV and advanced format support, and a small number of affiliate partnerships with privacy-aligned tools. We do not sell advertising, collect or sell user data, or accept investment that would compromise our independence.

What PrivacyPromptAI Does

PrivacyPromptAI is a document redaction tool. Its primary purpose is simple: you paste or upload a document, and it automatically finds and removes all personally identifiable information — names, email addresses, phone numbers, ID numbers, IBANs, credit card numbers, dates of birth, and more.

Everything happens entirely in your browser. No file is ever uploaded to a server. No account is needed. Nothing is stored. Your document never leaves your device.

You get a clean, redacted copy of your document in seconds — ready to share, publish, or use however you need.

Who Uses It

PrivacyPromptAI is used by individuals and organisations who regularly work with documents containing personal data:

Legal & HR Teams

Redact client names, employee IDs and contract details from documents before sharing internally or externally.

Healthcare

Remove patient names, dates of birth and health identifiers from records before analysis or consultation.

Finance

Strip account numbers, IBANs and financial identifiers from statements and reports before sharing.

Researchers

Anonymise survey responses, interview transcripts and datasets to meet ethical and GDPR requirements.

Individuals

Clean personal documents — CVs, letters, invoices — before emailing, printing or publishing online.

Developers

Sanitise log files, test data and production exports before committing to repositories or sharing with colleagues.

The AI Connection — An Optional Bonus

PrivacyPromptAI also integrates with AI tools — but this is a bonus feature, not the core product. The Chrome extension (SecurePrompt) lets you clean text directly inside ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini before you send a prompt. It intercepts your text before it reaches the AI platform, removes any PII, and lets you review the cleaned version first.

This AI integration is only available through the browser extension. The main website works completely independently — you don't need to use any AI tool to benefit from PrivacyPromptAI.

Install the Chrome extension →

Our Principles

Local First: All processing happens in your browser. No servers, no uploads, no data collection.
Privacy by Design: We can't see your data because we never receive it.
Transparency: Our methods are clear, our technology is straightforward.
GDPR Compliance: Built to meet the highest privacy standards in the EU and beyond.
Open & Accessible: Free tier available with no account, no registration, no gatekeeping.

Technology

PrivacyPromptAI runs entirely in your browser using:

Client-side JavaScript for local, zero-upload processing
Advanced regex and named-entity recognition for PII detection across 23 languages
No external APIs or cloud services involved in document processing
Progressive Web App (PWA) support for offline use

Frequently Asked Questions — About PrivacyPromptAI

PrivacyPromptAI is built and maintained by independent developers based in Bucharest, Romania, operating under EU law. We are not affiliated with any AI platform, advertising network, or data broker. The product is self-funded — revenue comes solely from the Pro licence ($20 one-time) → and optional Ko-fi contributions. No investor or third party has any influence over how the tool works.

Yes. The core tool — unlimited text redaction in the homepage tool →, TXT and DOCX file support, PII detection across 23 European languages — is completely free with no account, no registration, and no usage limits. The optional Pro plan ($20 one-time) → adds PDF, spreadsheet and developer format support.

PrivacyPromptAI uses a combination of advanced regular expressions for structured PII (emails, IBANs, phone numbers, credit cards) and named-entity recognition (NER) for unstructured data like personal names and organisation names. No external AI API is called during detection — everything runs as JavaScript in your browser. This keeps processing fast, private, and fully offline-capable.

Most redaction tools upload your document to a server for processing. PrivacyPromptAI does the opposite: everything runs locally in your browser, so your documents never leave your device. There is no account required, no file size limit on text, and the core tool is free. It is also one of the few tools supporting 23 European languages with country-specific PII patterns. See all features →

Can PrivacyPromptAI be used by organisations, not just individuals?

Yes. PrivacyPromptAI is used by legal teams, HR departments, healthcare administrators, compliance officers, and developers — both individually and as a shared workflow tool within teams. Because it runs entirely in the browser with no account required, it can be deployed immediately without IT procurement or security reviews. For organisations requiring API access, batch processing, or custom keyword management across teams, the Pro licence → provides the additional capabilities needed for professional workflows.

How does PrivacyPromptAI handle security vulnerabilities?

Because all processing runs locally and no personal data is stored on our servers, the attack surface is fundamentally smaller than server-based tools — there is no database of user documents that could be breached. The website is served over HTTPS with a strict Content Security Policy. If you discover a security issue, please report it responsibly via our Contact page → and we will investigate and patch within 72 hours. We do not offer a formal bug bounty programme at this stage.

How does PrivacyPromptAI make money if the core tool is free?

Revenue comes from two sources: the Pro licence ($20 one-time) → which unlocks PDF, XLSX, CSV, and other advanced format support, and a small number of affiliate partnerships with privacy-aligned tools listed on our Privacy Services page →. We do not sell advertising, collect or sell user data, or accept investment that would compromise our independence. The affiliate tools are disclosed and only recommended if we consider them genuinely useful. Optional Ko-fi contributions → also help cover server and domain costs.

Related Resources

All Features GDPR Compliance FAQ