Privacy Policy
GistPad.com - Privacy Policy
At GistPad.com, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you use our website and services. By using GistPad, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
1. Disclaimer & Independent Platform
GistPad.com is an independent platform developed and maintained by its own team. It is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by GistPad.dev, GitHub Inc., or Pastebin.com. All trademarks and brand names mentioned are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide and improve our services. This includes:
- Pastes and Content: Any text, code, or files you submit are stored on our servers.
- Metadata: IP address, browser type, date/time of submission, expiration settings, and optional login details.
- AI Processing: Your content may be analyzed by AI to suggest titles, recommend tags, and detect spam or harmful links.
3. Anonymous Usage
You may use GistPad without creating an account. Anonymous pastes are fully supported. We do not require your personal information to use the service, and you can share content without registration.
4. Paste Privacy Options
You control the visibility of your pastes:
- Public: Visible to everyone
- Unlisted: Only accessible by people with the link
- Password-Protected: Only accessible with the password you set
5. How We Use Your Information
- To display, host, and manage pastes
- To provide AI features (title suggestions, tag recommendations, spam detection)
- To monitor for abuse or malicious activity
- To improve and develop new features
- To comply with legal obligations or respond to valid requests
6. Sharing Your Information
GistPad does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. Your paste content may be shared publicly if you create a public paste. We may disclose information only if legally required or to prevent harm.
7. Data Retention
Pastes may be set to expire after a specified period. Expired pastes and associated metadata are permanently deleted from our servers. Anonymous pastes may be retained temporarily for moderation, spam detection, or legal compliance purposes.
8. Cookies and Tracking
GistPad uses minimal cookies for:
- Session management for logged-in users
- Improving user experience
- Detecting abuse or spam
We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking across other sites.
9. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no system is completely secure, and GistPad cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.
10. API Usage
GistPad provides a public API to create, retrieve, and manage pastes programmatically. Users accessing the API must:
- Follow rate limits and usage rules.
- Not attempt unauthorized access or abuse of endpoints.
- Comply with all Terms when using API data.
11. AI Features
GistPad uses AI to enhance user experience:
- Automatic title suggestions when left blank
- Tag recommendations for better search and organization
- Automatic detection of spam, phishing, and harmful links
These features are fully integrated and available to all users at no cost.
12. Children’s Privacy
GistPad is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
13. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page. Continued use of the service implies acceptance of the updated policy.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: [email protected]
By using GistPad.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.
