Privacy Policy

Overview

This Privacy Policy describes how the Paste File browser extension ("we", "our", or "the extension") handles user data and privacy. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

What Data We Access

To provide its core functionality, Paste File requires access to:

Clipboard Read Permission

• Purpose: To detect and read files from your clipboard when you use Ctrl+V/Cmd+V
• Scope: Only file data (images, documents, etc.) is accessed
• Usage: Files are immediately transferred to the target upload field
• Storage: No clipboard data is stored or cached

Local Storage Permission

• Purpose: To save your extension preferences and settings
• Data Stored:
  • Extension enable/disable status
  • Language preferences
  • User interface settings
  • Usage statistics (local counts only)
• Location: All data is stored locally in your browser only

All URLs Permission

• Purpose: To detect file upload inputs on all websites you visit
• Functionality: Enables the paste functionality across all websites
• Data Collection: We do not collect or analyze your browsing history

How We Use Data

All data handling occurs locally on your device:

• File Processing: Files from clipboard are directly transferred to upload fields without intermediate storage
• Settings Management: Your preferences are stored locally to maintain your chosen configuration
• Usage Statistics: Local counters track successful paste operations for the statistics display in the extension popup

Data Security

We implement several security measures:

• Local Processing: All operations happen within your browser
• No Network Transmission: The extension does not send any data to external servers
• Minimal Data Retention: Only essential settings are stored locally
• Secure Permissions: We request only the minimum permissions necessary for functionality

Data Sharing

We do not share any data with third parties. Since all processing occurs locally on your device and no data is transmitted to external servers, there is no data to share.

User Control

You have full control over your data:

• Extension Settings: You can modify or reset all settings through the extension popup
• Disable Extension: The extension can be disabled or removed at any time through your browser's extension management
• Clear Data: Uninstalling the extension will remove all locally stored settings
• Selective Usage: The extension only activates when you actively use the paste shortcut

Children's Privacy

This extension does not knowingly collect any data from children under 13 years of age. Since we don't collect personal data from any users, this policy applies to all age groups.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in the "Last Updated" date below. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.