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Privacy Policy
How PasteGrab collects, uses, and protects information when you use our link-based downloader. Effective 2026-10-24.
Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how PasteGrab processes information when you visit pastegrab.com or use our download tools. By using the service, you acknowledge this policy alongside our Terms of Service.
Information we collect
Depending on how you use PasteGrab, we may process URLs you submit, job metadata, account data if you sign in, technical logs, compliance records, and cookie and consent data.
How we use information
We use the information to provide the downloader, maintain security, operate accounts, improve the product, and comply with law. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Legal bases for processing (EEA/UK)
Where the GDPR or UK GDPR applies, we rely on contract, legitimate interests, consent for optional analytics and marketing cookies, and legal obligation.
Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies for sign-in and consent storage. Analytics and optional ad storage are enabled only after you choose Accept all. After either choice, Google AdSense may show limited or non-personalized ads on editorial pages. Details are in the Cookie Policy.
Analytics
PasteGrab uses Google Analytics 4 to understand visits and product use only after you choose Accept all on the cookie banner.
Retention
Session cookies last up to seven days of inactivity. Consent records up to twelve months. Job outputs deleted on a rolling basis. Server logs retained for a limited period for security.
Sharing and processors
We use infrastructure providers to run PasteGrab. Google processes data for Analytics when you accept it and may process ad requests, including IP addresses, on editorial pages after a cookie choice. See our Cookie Policy and Google's advertising privacy information.
Security
PasteGrab is served over HTTPS. Session tokens are stored in HttpOnly cookies where applicable. We apply rate limits and compliance controls on URL submission.
Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to certain processing, and to data portability.
Children
PasteGrab is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
International transfers
PasteGrab may process data in countries other than where you live. We use appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses where required by law.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The effective date at the top of this page will change when we publish material updates.
Contact
Privacy questions and data requests: privacy contact. General support: contact page.