Is Using an ionCube Decoder Safe? Security & Privacy Explained
Security and privacy guide for ionCube decoding. How your files are protected, what data we store, and why decoding is safe for your source code.
Your source code is your most valuable asset. This guide explains how our ionCube decoder protects your files and privacy.
File Security
Encrypted at Rest
All uploaded files are encrypted using industry-standard encryption before being stored. Even if someone gained access to the storage, they couldn't read your source code.
Auto-Delete After 7 Days
Files are automatically and permanently deleted 7 days after upload. This means:
- No long-term storage of your code
- No accumulation of sensitive data
- Your files are gone before they can become a liability
No Manual Access
No human ever accesses your source code:
- The decode process is fully automated
- Support staff cannot view file contents
- No manual review or inspection occurs
Data We Store
What We Store
- Your email address (for account management)
- Your name (optional)
- Payment transaction records
- Aggregate statistics (file counts, success rates)
What We Do NOT Store
- Your source code (deleted after 7 days)
- Your decoded output (deleted after 7 days)
- Your file contents (never accessed)
- Personal information beyond account basics
Payment Security
Credit Card Payments (Stripe)
- Processed entirely by Stripe
- We never see or store card numbers
- PCI-DSS compliant processing
- 3D Secure support
PayPal Payments
- Processed by PayPal
- We receive only payment confirmation
- No access to PayPal account details
Cryptocurrency Payments
- Self-hosted wallets (no third party)
- Payments go directly to your derived addresses
- No custody risk — you control the keys
Network Security
- HTTPS everywhere — all connections encrypted with TLS
- Security headers — HSTS, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options
- No tracking cookies — we use only essential session cookies
- No third-party trackers — no analytics cookies, no advertising pixels
Privacy Policy
Our privacy practices are documented in our privacy policy. Key points:
- No selling of data to third parties
- No advertising networks
- Minimal data collection
- Full compliance with GDPR principles
Frequently Asked Questions
Can someone steal my code from your servers?
All files are encrypted at rest. Even with server access, files are unreadable. And they're deleted after 7 days.
Do you look at my files?
No. The decode process is fully automated. No human reviews or accesses your source code.
What happens to my files after 7 days?
They are permanently deleted using secure deletion. No backups, no archives, no traces.
Can I delete files manually?
Yes. You can delete files from your dashboard at any time — no need to wait 7 days.
Is my upload encrypted?
Yes. All uploads use HTTPS/TLS encryption. Your files cannot be intercepted during transfer.
Conclusion
Using our ionCube decoder is safe. Files are encrypted, auto-deleted, and never accessed by humans. Your source code remains your property throughout the process.
Try the free trial — your files are secure.
Update: SourceGuardian support is now included
PHPDecompile now supports both ionCube and SourceGuardian protected PHP files. If your project contains a mix of protected vendor files, abandoned modules, or legacy PHP packages, you can use the same upload, trial preview, progress tracking, and download workflow for both supported encoders.
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