Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters to us. Learn how we protect your data.

Last Updated: November 2025

Table of Contents

1. Introduction

Welcome to Pastevio, operated by Bolrach Technologies Limited ("Company", "We", "Us", or "Our"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our text sharing platform.

By using Pastevio, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service.

Key Point: We are committed to transparency. This policy describes what data we collect, why we collect it, and how you can manage your information.

2. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information when you use our Service:

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Paste Content: The text, code, or other content you choose to share through our platform
  • Contact Information: Name and email address when you contact us through our contact form
  • Settings & Preferences: Visibility settings, expiration times, and syntax highlighting preferences

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • IP Address: Your device's IP address for security and abuse prevention
  • Browser Information: Browser type, version, and language settings
  • Device Information: Device type, operating system, and screen resolution
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent, and interaction patterns
  • Referral Information: The website or search engine that referred you to our Service
  • Date & Time Stamps: When you access or use our Service

2.3 Cookies & Similar Technologies

  • Session Cookies: To maintain your session and preferences
  • Preference Cookies: To remember your settings (dark mode, language, etc.)
  • Analytics Cookies: To understand how visitors use our Service
Data Type Purpose Retention
Paste Content Provide sharing service Based on expiration setting or until deletion
IP Address Security, abuse prevention 30 days
Usage Data Analytics, service improvement 90 days
Contact Form Data Respond to inquiries 2 years

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes:

Primary Purposes:

  • Service Delivery: To provide, maintain, and improve our text sharing platform
  • Content Storage: To store and display your shared content based on your settings
  • User Support: To respond to your inquiries, questions, and support requests
  • Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and abuse

Secondary Purposes:

  • Analytics: To understand usage patterns and improve user experience
  • Communication: To send important updates about our Service (if you provided contact info)
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • Platform Optimization: To optimize performance, speed, and reliability
  • Feature Development: To develop new features based on user needs
We Never: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Data Storage & Security

We take data security seriously and implement various measures to protect your information:

Security Measures:

  • Encryption: All data transmitted to and from our Service is encrypted using SSL/TLS
  • Secure Storage: Data is stored on secure servers with restricted access
  • Access Controls: Limited personnel access with authentication requirements
  • Regular Monitoring: Continuous monitoring for security threats and vulnerabilities
  • Automatic Backups: Regular backups to prevent data loss
  • Firewall Protection: Network firewalls to prevent unauthorized access

Data Storage Location:

Your data is stored on secure servers. We use industry-standard practices to ensure your data remains safe and accessible only to authorized systems and personnel.

Important: While we implement strong security measures, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function (session management, security)
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices (theme, language)
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Service
  • Security Cookies: Detect and prevent security issues and fraudulent activity

Managing Cookies:

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Block all cookies
  • Accept only first-party cookies
  • Delete cookies after browsing
  • Set preferences for specific websites

Note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Service.

6. Third-Party Services

Our Service may interact with third-party services:

Third-Party Integrations:

  • CDN Providers: For faster content delivery (Bootstrap, Font Awesome, Highlight.js)
  • Analytics Services: To understand usage patterns (if implemented)
  • Email Services: For contact form submissions (smtp.gmail.com)

These third parties have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies:

7. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

Public Content:

  • Content you mark as "Public" is accessible to anyone with the link
  • "Unlisted" content is accessible only to those with the direct link
  • "Private" content (if implemented) is not accessible to others

Legal Requirements:

We may disclose your information if required to:

  • Comply with legal obligations, court orders, or subpoenas
  • Protect our rights, property, or safety
  • Prevent fraud or security issues
  • Cooperate with law enforcement in investigations
  • Respond to claims of illegal content

Business Transfers:

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will notify you of any such change.

8. Your Privacy Rights

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

General Rights:

  • Access: Request access to your personal data
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data (with some exceptions)
  • Object: Object to processing of your data
  • Data Portability: Request transfer of your data
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing

GDPR Rights (EU Residents):

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

CCPA Rights (California Residents):

California residents have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know, delete, and opt-out of data sales.

How to Exercise Your Rights:

To exercise your privacy rights, contact us at info@pastevio.com with your request.

9. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our Service and comply with legal obligations:

Retention Periods:

  • Paste Content: Retained until expiration date or manual deletion (or indefinitely for "Never" expiration)
  • IP Addresses & Logs: 30 days for security and abuse prevention
  • Analytics Data: Aggregated data retained for 90 days
  • Contact Form Submissions: Up to 2 years for support purposes
  • Legal Compliance Data: As required by applicable laws

After the retention period, we securely delete or anonymize your information.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. We will take steps to delete such information from our systems.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws.

When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons.

When we make changes:

  • We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
  • Significant changes will be prominently displayed on our Service
  • We may notify you via email (if we have your contact information)

Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days.

Questions About Your Privacy?

We're committed to protecting your data. Reach out if you have any privacy concerns.

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