Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

PasteShield ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our web application and Chrome extension.

2. Client-Side Processing

Important: PasteShield is designed as a 100% client-side tool. All data processing, including PII detection and redaction, happens entirely in your browser. We never receive, store, or transmit any of your data to our servers.

3. Information We Collect

PasteShield does not collect any personal information. The tool operates entirely locally in your browser, and no data you paste into the tool is transmitted anywhere.

4. License Information

For PasteShield PRO users, we collect and store:

• License key (for validation)
• Device identifiers (up to 3 per license)
• Usage statistics (redaction counts)

5. Cookies and Tracking

PasteShield does not use any tracking cookies, analytics services, or third-party tracking scripts. We believe in privacy-first software — that means no monitoring of how you use the tool. Essential functional cookies may be used for the website to operate correctly, but no personal data is collected or stored.

6. Third-Party Services

Our website uses Google AdSense for advertising. Please refer to Google's privacy policy for information about their data practices.

7. Data Security

While we do not process your personal data, we implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect any information that might be processed (though as stated, we do not process user data through our servers).

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "last updated" date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
privacy@pasteshield.app