Privacy Policy

Last Updated:October 31, 2025

Thank you for choosing PasteCat (hereinafter referred to as "this application" or "we"). This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information.

1. Information Collection

1.1 Types of Information We Collect

1.2 Information We Do Not Collect

We explicitly promise:

• Not to upload your clipboard data to any server
• Not to collect your personal identity information
• Not to collect your device identifiers
• Not to collect your location information
• Not to collect your contacts or other personal data

2. Information Usage

2.1 Purpose of Use

The information we collect is only used for:

• Saving and managing your clipboard history
• Providing search and categorization features
• Implementing favorites and quick access features
• Improving application performance and user experience
• Providing technical support

2.2 Data Processing Principles

• All clipboard data is stored only on your local device
• Data will not be uploaded to any cloud server
• We will not share your data with any third party

3. Information Storage

3.1 Local Storage

• Clipboard history is stored in the application's local encrypted database
• Application settings are stored in macOS user preferences
• Sensitive content is automatically encrypted and stored

3.2 iCloud Sync (Optional)

• If you enable iCloud sync, data will be synchronized across your devices through Apple's iCloud service
• Synchronized data is protected by Apple's iCloud privacy policy
• You can turn off this feature at any time in settings

4. Information Sharing

4.1 Third-Party Services

This application is completely localized and does not share your data with any third-party services, unless:

• You actively enable iCloud sync (data is only synchronized with Apple's iCloud service)
• You actively choose to send error reports to help us improve the application

4.2 Legal Requirements

Unless required by laws and regulations, we will not disclose your information to any third party.

5. Data Security

5.1 Security Measures

We take the following measures to protect your information security:

• Sensitive data is encrypted and stored locally
• Implement access control and permission management
• Support automatic cleanup of expired data
• Regularly update security protocols

5.2 Privacy Protection Features

The application provides the following privacy protection features:

• Automatic filtering of sensitive content (such as passwords, credit card numbers, etc.)
• Support for setting privacy mode
• Support for one-click clearing of all history
• Support for setting data retention period

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• View, edit or delete clipboard history at any time
• Stop using this application at any time
• Clear all local data of the application
• Export your data
• Request us to clarify any terms of the privacy policy

7. Children's Privacy

This application is not designed for children under 13, and we do not intentionally collect personal information from children.

8. Privacy Policy Updates

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. In case of major changes, we will notify you through in-app notifications.

9. Contact Us

10. Applicable Law

This privacy policy is governed by the laws of the People's Republic of China.