Know Exactly Who Shared What.
Sensitive security documents get forwarded, screenshotted, and leaked. Orbiq automatically watermarks downloaded documents with visitor information — accountability without friction.
TL;DR
Orbiq watermarks sensitive documents with the downloader's information — name, email, company, timestamp. If a document surfaces where it shouldn't, you can trace it back to the source. The watermarking happens automatically on download. No manual work. No separate tools. Just built-in accountability.
What Gets Watermarked
Automatic Identity Tracking on Every Download
Every PDF that leaves your trust center carries the identity of the person who downloaded it. No extra steps for you.
- Visitor name — Who downloaded the document — clearly identified.
- Email address — Their verified contact, tied to the download.
- Company & timestamp — Their organisation and exactly when they downloaded.
- Document version — Which version they received — full traceability.
Watermarking Options
Full Control Over Appearance and Placement
Configure how watermarks appear to match your preference for visibility vs. document readability.
- Visible watermark — Clear text overlay showing recipient information. Obvious deterrent — recipients know the document is tracked.
- Subtle watermark — Light, unobtrusive marking. Professional appearance with accountability built in.
- Configurable placement — Header, footer, diagonal overlay, or margin. Your choice.
- Custom content — Choose what appears: full name, email, company, date, version, or custom text.
Why This Matters
Deterrence people behave differently when their name is on the document. Most leaks are careless, not malicious. Watermarking adds a moment of pause.
Forensic trail if a document surfaces inappropriately, you can trace it back. The watermark tells you who downloaded the original.
Audit logging tells you what happened inside your trust center. Watermarking stays with the document wherever it goes. Both together give you complete visibility.
Who Uses Watermarking
Security Teams
Penetration test reports, vulnerability assessments, and architecture diagrams are high-value targets. Watermarking adds protection beyond access control.
Legal Teams
When NDAs govern document access, watermarking reinforces the obligation. The recipient's name is a constant reminder of confidentiality.
Compliance Teams
Demonstrate document control to auditors. Prove you track who accesses sensitive materials and can identify recipients.
Sales Teams
Share detailed security documentation with prospects while creating accountability — without slowing down the deal.
Watermarking + Audit Logging
| Who accessed | Tracked in both audit log and watermark |
| When accessed | Timestamped in both audit log and watermark |
| Which document & version | Recorded in both for full traceability |
| Travels with document | Only watermarking — the audit log stays in your dashboard |
| Visible to recipient | Only watermarking — creates awareness and deters forwarding |
| Deters forwarding | Only watermarking — people think twice when their name is on it |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does watermarking slow down document access?
Can watermarks be removed?
Do visitors know documents are watermarked?
What about screenshots?
Does watermarking work with all document types?
Can I watermark retroactively?
Add Accountability to Your Documents
Sensitive security documents deserve more than access control. They deserve tracking that travels with them.