Data privacy

Privacy Policy

Pastily is offline-first. Your clipboard stays on your device — here is exactly what that means.

Effective date: July 7, 2026

In shortPastily operates as an offline-first desktop application. This Privacy Policy outlines that we do not collect, process, transmit, or retain any personal clipboard history, file contents, code templates, or user data. All records are stored locally within your machine's local storage database, assuring zero cloud access or third-party data tracking.

Thank you for using Pastily.

Pastily is an offline-first desktop application developed and operated by an independent developer based in India. We believe your clipboard data belongs to you, which is why Pastily is designed to collect as little personal information as possible.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect your privacy.

Local privacy commitmentBecause Pastily is offline-first, your clipboard data remains stored exclusively on your device. We do not upload your copy records, and have zero server logging or diagnostics telemetry access.

01Information Stored on Your Device

Pastily stores application data only on your device, including:

Clipboard history
Pinned items
Collections and categories
Application preferences and settings
Local search indexes
License activation information required for the application

This information is never uploaded to our servers unless you explicitly choose to share it with us (for example, when contacting support).

02Information We Do Not Collect

Pastily does not collect, upload, monitor, or sell:

Clipboard contents
Clipboard history
Copied files or images
Search queries
Database contents
Usage analytics
Advertising identifiers
Device telemetry
Keystrokes
Background activity logs
Crash reports (unless you voluntarily provide them)

Pastily does not contain advertising or third-party tracking software.

03Local Storage & Security

Your application data is stored locally on your computer using a SQLite database.

Pastily does not operate cloud storage for your clipboard history or application database. Because your data remains on your own device, we cannot access, recover, or restore it if it is deleted or lost.

The security of your local data depends on your device and operating system. We recommend enabling your operating system's security features, such as disk encryption and password protection.

04License Purchases

If you purchase Pastily, payments are securely processed by Polar, our Merchant of Record.

During checkout, Polar may collect information such as:

Name
Email address
Country
Billing information
Payment details

Pastily does not receive or store your complete payment information.

We receive only the limited information necessary to manage your license, such as:

Billing email address
License key
Transaction or order reference
Purchase status

Your payment information is handled in accordance with Polar's Privacy Policy.

05Support Communications

If you contact us for support, feature requests, or other inquiries, we may receive:

Your email address
The contents of your message
Any screenshots, logs, or attachments you voluntarily provide

We use this information solely to respond to your request, troubleshoot issues, improve the software, and provide customer support.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with advertisers or marketing companies.

06Third-Party Services

Pastily uses trusted third-party providers only where necessary to operate the Services.

These may include:

Polar – payment processing and license management

These providers process personal information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

07Data Retention

Most of your application data remains on your own device and is retained until you delete it or uninstall the application.

Support emails, purchase records, and license-related information are retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

Provide customer support
Manage software licenses
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes
Prevent fraud

08Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have rights regarding the personal information we hold about you, including the right to request access, correction, or deletion of that information.

Because the vast majority of your data is stored locally on your own device, you remain in direct control of that information.

09Children's Privacy

Pastily is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.

10Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the software, legal requirements, or our business practices.

Any updates will be published on this page together with a revised effective date.

11Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:

Email: ashfaque@pastily.app