Privacy Policy
How PasteIndex collects, uses, and protects your information
Last updated: April 24, 2026
Introduction
PasteIndex ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website pasteindex.com (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. Please read this policy carefully. By using PasteIndex, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
PasteIndex is designed with privacy at its core. We minimize data collection to only what is necessary to operate the Service. The information we may collect includes:
- Log Data: When you visit our website, our servers may automatically record standard log information, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring page, and the date and time of your visit. This data is used solely for security monitoring and abuse prevention and is not linked to any personally identifiable information.
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, some parts of our Service may not function properly.
- Paste Content: When you use our encrypted paste tool, content is encrypted directly in your browser using AES-256-GCM before any data leaves your device. We do not have access to, and cannot read, your encrypted paste content. Unencrypted pastes are stored temporarily and automatically deleted after the expiration period you select.
Third-Party Advertising
We use third-party advertising companies to serve ads when you visit our website. These companies may use information (not including your name, address, email address, or telephone number) about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you.
Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites on the Internet. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
- Google uses the DoubleClick cookie to serve ads to you based on your visit to PasteIndex and other sites on the Internet.
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- You can also opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices.
For more information about how Google collects and uses data, please review the Google Privacy Policy.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect in the following ways:
- To operate and maintain the Service
- To improve and optimize our website's performance and user experience
- To detect and prevent fraud, spam, and abuse
- To comply with legal obligations
- To serve relevant advertisements through third-party ad partners
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties except in the following circumstances:
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information where required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
- Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
- Advertising Partners: As described in the Third-Party Advertising section above.
Data Security
We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the information you provide to us, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, but we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Children's Privacy
Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take necessary actions.
Links to Other Websites
Our Service may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: pasteindex@gmail.com
- Visit our Contact Page