Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 22, 2025
Our Commitment to Privacy
At SnipDrop, we believe privacy is a fundamental right. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our secure text sharing service.
Information We Collect
Content You Share
- Text and Files: Content you choose to share through our platform
- Encryption: All content is encrypted using AES-256 encryption
- Automatic Deletion: Content is automatically deleted based on your chosen expiration settings
Technical Information
- Server Logs: Basic server logs for performance and security monitoring
- Usage Analytics: Anonymous usage statistics to improve our service
- No Personal Data: We do not collect names, email addresses, or other personal identifiers
How We Use Information
- Service Delivery: To provide the text sharing functionality
- Security: To protect against abuse and maintain platform security
- Improvement: To enhance our service based on usage patterns
Data Protection
Encryption
- All content is encrypted using industry-standard AES-256 encryption
- Optional client-side encryption for additional security
- Encrypted data transmission using HTTPS/TLS
Data Retention
- Content is automatically deleted based on expiration settings
- No long-term storage of user content
- Server logs are retained for 30 days maximum
Third-Party Services
Google Analytics (Optional)
We may use Google Analytics to understand how our service is used. This helps us improve the platform. Analytics data is anonymous and does not include personal information.
Google AdSense (Optional)
We may display advertisements through Google AdSense to support the free service. AdSense may use cookies to show relevant advertisements.
Your Rights
- Anonymous Usage: No registration required
- Data Control: Set your own expiration times
- Immediate Deletion: Content can be deleted instantly
- No Tracking: We don't track users across sessions
Cookies
We use minimal cookies only for:
- Theme preferences (dark/light mode)
- Anonymous analytics (if enabled)
- Advertisement delivery (if ads are enabled)
Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
International Users
Our service is available worldwide. By using SnipDrop, you consent to the transfer of your information to our servers, which may be located in different countries.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our GitHub repository or support channels.
🔒 Zero-Knowledge Architecture
SnipDrop is designed with a zero-knowledge architecture. This means:
- We cannot read your content, even if we wanted to
- All content is encrypted before reaching our servers
- Only you and those you share with can decrypt the content
- We cannot recover lost passwords or encryption keys