Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your personal information
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our Sharebybit service. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data.
By using our service, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our service.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Email address
- Username
- Password (encrypted)
- Profile information (if provided)
Content Information
We store the content you submit to our service, including:
- Text content of your pastes
- Paste metadata (title, language, visibility settings)
- Creation and modification timestamps
Usage Information
We automatically collect certain information about your use of our service:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website
- Device information
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Providing and maintaining our service
- Creating and managing user accounts
- Storing and displaying your content
- Improving our service and user experience
- Communicating with you about service updates
- Detecting and preventing fraud and abuse
- Complying with legal obligations
- Analyzing usage patterns and trends
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:
Public Content
Content marked as "public" is visible to all users and may be indexed by search engines.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information when required by law or to:
- Comply with legal processes
- Respond to government requests
- Protect our rights and property
- Ensure user safety
Service Providers
We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our service, subject to confidentiality agreements.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:
- Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
- Secure authentication systems
- Regular security audits and updates
- Access controls and monitoring
- Employee training on data protection
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our service and comply with legal obligations:
- Account information: Until account deletion
- Paste content: According to expiration settings or until deletion
- Usage logs: Up to 12 months
- Legal compliance data: As required by applicable laws
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access and Portability
- Request a copy of your personal data
- Export your content in a portable format
Correction and Updates
- Update your account information
- Correct inaccurate personal data
Deletion
- Delete individual pastes
- Request account deletion
- Request removal of personal data
Privacy Controls
- Set paste visibility (public, unlisted, private)
- Control who can view your content
- Opt out of certain communications
8. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Maintain your login session
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze site usage
- Improve our service
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect some functionality of our service.
9. Third-Party Services
Our service may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with external services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.
We may use third-party services for:
- Analytics and performance monitoring
- Content delivery networks
- Email services
- Payment processing (if applicable)
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during international transfers.
11. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the information immediately.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Significant changes will be communicated through email or prominent notices on our service. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Data Protection Officer: [email protected]
Address: [Your Company Address]
Phone: [Your Phone Number]
This Privacy Policy is effective as of 6/13/2025 and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future.