Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 9 August 2026

PastrX ("PastrX", "we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the information you provide when using our website and services.

This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you use PastrX, how it may be used, how it may be stored, and your rights regarding your information.

By using PastrX, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Depending on how you use PastrX, we may collect the following types of information.

Account Information

If account registration is available and you create an account, we may collect information such as:

  • Username
  • Email address
  • Password or password-related authentication information
  • Account creation date
  • Account preferences
  • Account activity

Passwords should be stored using appropriate security measures and should not be stored in plain text.

Paste Information

When you create a Paste, we may store:

  • The content of the Paste
  • Paste title or name
  • Paste creation date and time
  • Paste expiration information
  • Paste visibility settings
  • Paste URL or identifier
  • Information associated with the account that created the Paste, where applicable

You should not submit passwords, payment information, private keys, authentication tokens, or other sensitive personal information into PastrX.

Technical Information

When you access PastrX, our servers or service providers may automatically receive technical information such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Operating system
  • Device information
  • Referring website
  • Requested pages
  • Date and time of requests
  • Basic server logs
  • Error and diagnostic information

This information may be collected automatically as part of operating and securing the Service.

2. How We Use Information

We may use collected information to:

  • Provide and operate PastrX.
  • Create and manage user accounts.
  • Store and display Pastes.
  • Provide Paste sharing functionality.
  • Maintain and improve the Service.
  • Monitor system performance.
  • Detect and prevent abuse, fraud, spam, and malicious activity.
  • Investigate security incidents.
  • Enforce our Terms & Conditions.
  • Respond to support requests.
  • Comply with applicable laws and legal obligations.
  • Protect the rights, property, and security of PastrX, our users, and others.

We do not use your information for purposes unrelated to the operation of PastrX unless permitted or required by law.

3. IP Addresses and Server Logs

For security, reliability, and abuse prevention purposes, PastrX may record IP addresses and other technical information in server logs.

Server logs may be used to:

  • Investigate suspicious activity.
  • Prevent spam and abuse.
  • Detect attacks.
  • Troubleshoot technical problems.
  • Enforce restrictions.
  • Respond to legitimate legal requests.

Log retention periods may vary depending on operational, security, and legal requirements.

4. User-Submitted Content

Pastes submitted to PastrX may be publicly accessible depending on the settings selected when the Paste is created.

Do not use PastrX to store confidential or sensitive information unless you understand the associated risks.

PastrX does not guarantee that content marked as private or unlisted can never become accessible due to user actions, compromised links, technical issues, or other circumstances.

You are responsible for the information you choose to submit.

5. Cookies

PastrX may use cookies and similar technologies to operate the website.

Cookies may be used for purposes including:

  • Keeping users logged in.
  • Maintaining sessions.
  • Remembering preferences.
  • Providing security features.
  • Understanding basic website usage.
  • Improving website functionality.

Some cookies may be essential for the website to function correctly.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may prevent some features of PastrX from working correctly.

6. Third-Party Services

PastrX may use third-party services to provide hosting, security, analytics, email delivery, payment processing, advertising, or other functionality.

Where applicable, these third parties may process certain information on our behalf.

Third-party services are responsible for handling information according to their own privacy policies and terms.

We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party service you interact with through PastrX.

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information simply for the purpose of selling personal information.

We may disclose information where reasonably necessary to:

  • Provide and operate PastrX.
  • Our hosting and infrastructure providers.
  • Security and abuse-prevention providers.
  • Service providers working on our behalf.
  • Law enforcement or government authorities where legally required.
  • Legal advisers or professional advisers where necessary.
  • Protect PastrX or others from fraud, abuse, security threats, or unlawful activity.

We may also disclose information where we reasonably believe disclosure is necessary to comply with applicable law or a valid legal process.

8. Legal Requests

We may receive requests from law enforcement, courts, regulators, copyright holders, or other authorised parties.

Where legally required, we may provide information available to us in response to a valid legal request.

Where permitted by law, we may attempt to notify affected users of certain requests. However, we cannot guarantee that notification will always be possible.

9. Data Retention

We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including:

  • Providing the Service.
  • Maintaining security.
  • Preventing abuse.
  • Meeting legal obligations.
  • Resolving disputes.
  • Enforcing agreements.

Different types of information may be retained for different periods.

Pastes may also be automatically deleted when an expiration period selected by the user is reached, where such functionality is available.

Deletion does not necessarily mean that information immediately disappears from all backups, security logs, or systems where retention is legally or technically necessary.

10. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no website or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials and for choosing appropriate information to submit to the Service.

11. Children's Privacy

PastrX is not intended to encourage children to submit personal information.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information to PastrX in circumstances where this is not appropriate, please contact us so that we can investigate and take appropriate action.

12. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information.

These may include the right to:

  • Request access to personal information we hold about you.
  • Request correction of inaccurate information.
  • Request deletion of certain information.
  • Request restriction of certain processing.
  • Object to certain processing.
  • Request a copy of certain information.
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

These rights may be subject to legal exceptions and limitations.

If you wish to exercise an applicable privacy right, contact us using the contact information provided on PastrX.

13. UK and European Users

If you are located in the United Kingdom or European Economic Area, applicable data protection laws may provide additional rights regarding your personal information.

Where applicable, we will process personal information in accordance with relevant data protection legislation, including the UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and applicable national legislation.

Depending on the circumstances, the legal basis for processing may include:

  • Performance of a contract.
  • Legitimate interests.
  • Compliance with a legal obligation.
  • Consent.

Where we rely on legitimate interests, we will consider your rights and interests before processing information on that basis.

You may also have the right to complain to the relevant data protection authority if you believe your information has been handled unlawfully.

14. International Data Transfers

PastrX or its service providers may process or store information in countries outside the country where you live.

Where applicable, appropriate safeguards will be used for international transfers as required by applicable data protection laws.

15. Third-Party Websites

PastrX may contain links to websites operated by third parties.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, security, or policies of external websites.

You should review the privacy policy of any third-party website before providing personal information.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

When changes are made, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

You should periodically review this page to remain informed about how information is handled.

Your continued use of PastrX following changes to this Privacy Policy may constitute acceptance of the updated policy where permitted by law.

17. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal information, or how PastrX handles data, please contact us through the contact information provided on the PastrX website.

Website: PastrX