Privacy Policy for paste.zhd.app

Effective Date: April 30, 2025

At paste.zhd.app (“we”, “our”, “us”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining transparency about how we collect, use, and protect your information.

1. Information We Collect

a. Content Data

When you submit a paste, we store the content, selected syntax, expiry time, and a generated slug to make it accessible by URL.

b. Technical Information

We collect IP addresses and user agent data to monitor abuse, detect malicious activity, and understand basic usage analytics. This data is stored securely and not shared with third parties.

c. Cookies and Local Storage

We may use localStorage to save user preferences (like auto-copy settings). No tracking cookies or third-party trackers are used.

2. How We Use Your Data

To provide access to your paste via a unique link
To automatically expire and delete pastes after their set duration
To detect abuse and maintain platform safety
To improve our service performance and UX

3. Paste Expiry and Deletion

All pastes have a maximum expiry of 7 days. Expired pastes are permanently deleted from our servers. You cannot recover them after expiry.

4. Reporting and Abuse

Users may report pastes for review. Repeatedly reported pastes may be auto-deleted. We reserve the right to moderate content that violates laws or our terms.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or share your data with any third parties.

6. Security

We use modern security practices, database encryption, and access controls to safeguard your data.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy as needed. Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date.

8. Contact

For any privacy concerns, reach out to: [email protected]