Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 16, 2026

Introduction

PasteVault ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our paste-sharing service.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you register for an account, we collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Password (encrypted and hashed)
• Account creation date

Paste Content

We store the content of pastes you create, including:

• Paste title and content
• Programming language selection
• Visibility settings
• Expiration settings
• Password protection (if enabled)

Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information:

• IP address (hashed for privacy)
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and actions taken
• View counts for pastes
• Date and time of access

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and maintain the PasteVault service
• Authenticate users and manage accounts
• Store and display paste content
• Track paste views and analytics
• Prevent abuse and enforce our Terms of Service
• Communicate important service updates
• Improve our service and user experience

Data Storage and Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

• Passwords are hashed using bcrypt
• Database queries use prepared statements to prevent SQL injection
• CSRF protection on all forms
• XSS prevention through output escaping
• Secure session management
• HTTPS encryption for data in transit
• Regular security updates and monitoring

Data Retention

• Pastes: Stored according to expiration settings. Permanent pastes are stored indefinitely unless deleted by the owner.
• Account Data: Retained while your account is active. You can request account deletion at any time.
• Logs: Kept for 90 days for security and debugging purposes.

Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Export your pastes
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Withdraw consent for data processing

Cookies

We use cookies for:

• Session management
• User authentication
• Remembering user preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Third-Party Services

We use minimal third-party services:

• Google Charts API: For QR code generation (no personal data shared)

Public Content

Content marked as "Public" is accessible to anyone and may be:

• Viewed by any visitor
• Listed on our Explore page
• Indexed by search engines

Use "Unlisted" or "Private" visibility for sensitive content.

Children's Privacy

PasteVault is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by email or through a notice on our website.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your personal data:

• Email: admin@cndco.de
• Contact Form: Contact Page