Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [DATE]

1. Information We Collect

Content You Submit

When you use our Service, you may submit text, code, or other content. This content is:

  • Compressed and encrypted using AES-GCM encryption before storage
  • Stored temporarily in our Redis database
  • Automatically deleted after the expiration period you set (or default expiration)
  • Not readable by us in normal operations due to client-side encryption

Technical Information

We may automatically collect limited technical information including:

  • IP addresses (for security and abuse prevention)
  • Browser type and version
  • Access timestamps
  • Error logs (when technical issues occur)

2. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain the Service
  • Generate short links for your content
  • Automatically delete expired content
  • Prevent abuse and ensure security
  • Improve the Service performance and reliability

3. Data Storage and Security

Your content security is our priority:

  • Encryption: All content is encrypted using AES-GCM encryption
  • Temporary Storage: Content is stored only for the duration you specify
  • Automatic Deletion: Expired content is automatically removed from our systems
  • No Permanent Storage: We do not maintain permanent copies of your content
  • Limited Access: Our systems are designed to minimize access to your encrypted data

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your content to third parties, except:

  • When required by law or legal process
  • To protect our rights, property, or safety
  • To prevent fraud or abuse of the Service
  • With your explicit consent

5. International Data Transfers

As a global service, your data may be processed and stored in various countries. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers in compliance with applicable privacy laws.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your data:

  • Access: Request information about data we hold about you
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data (note: content auto-expires)
  • Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Objection: Object to certain processing of your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at [CONTACT_EMAIL].

7. Cookies and Tracking

Our Service uses minimal cookies and tracking:

  • Essential cookies for Service functionality
  • No advertising or marketing cookies by default
  • No third-party analytics unless explicitly disclosed
  • You can disable cookies in your browser settings

8. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary:

  • Content: Automatically deleted after expiration (1 hour to 30 days)
  • Technical Logs: Retained for security purposes, typically 30-90 days
  • No Account Data: We don't maintain user accounts or profiles

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 (or applicable minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated effective date.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: [CONTACT_EMAIL]
Company: [COMPANY_NAME]
Address: [COMPANY_ADDRESS]

12. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Union, our legal basis for processing your data includes:

  • Legitimate Interest: To provide and improve the Service
  • Consent: When you voluntarily submit content
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws