# Can storage.to see my files?

[Privacy & security](https://storage.to/help/security) · Updated 2026-10-01 · Applies to All plans

**Short answer**: We don't look at your files. Uploads are checked against known malware and illegal content, and files reported for abuse are reviewed. For full privacy, encrypt files before uploading.

## Related

- [Is storage.to encrypted?](https://storage.to/help/encryption)
- [How do I password-protect a file?](https://storage.to/help/password-protect)
- [Can a file delete itself after it's downloaded?](https://storage.to/help/burn-after-reading)