Erik Gossett

Erik Gossett

Creator of Privacy Suite v3

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"Independent developer based in Bartlesville, OK. Passionate about building local-first software that prioritizes user sovereignty, data security, and offline privacy. I focus on creating streamlined utilities that give power users full control over their files without the need for cloud dependency."

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Maker History

  • Privacy Suite
    Privacy SuiteLocal multi-threaded tool to strip hidden media tracking.
    Jun 2026
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    Joined Product HuntJune 10th, 2026

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The Story Behind Privacy Suite: Why I Built a Local-First Privacy Utility

Hi everyone! I m the developer behind Privacy Suite.

I built this tool because I believe privacy shouldn't be complicated, and it certainly shouldn't require trusting a third-party server with your sensitive data. Like many of you, I grew tired of uploading files to "sanitization" sites that promise privacy but don't give me any real control over where my data goes.

Privacy Suite is designed as a self-contained, local-first workstation. I developed it to handle everything right in your browser no uploads, no server dependency, and no cloud-side processing.

Erik Gossett

21h ago

Privacy Suite - Local multi-threaded tool to strip hidden media tracking.

A standalone utility built to strip hidden metadata, clean embedded atoms, and sanitize media files with total local security. Unlike cloud-based tools that risk data leaks, this application operates in a completely offline environment. Features a native 4-thread parallel processing architecture to fast-track file validation, giving you instant visibility into your assets with clear risk indicators. Secure your digital footprint before you share or publish files online.
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