Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 14, 2026

ClipSnip is built on a simple principle: your clipboard history is yours, and yours alone. This privacy policy explains exactly what data we collect (spoiler: almost nothing), what we don't, and how ClipSnip protects your privacy.

The Short Version

ClipSnip does not collect, store, or transmit your clipboard data. Everything you copy stays on your computer, encrypted with AES-256, and is never sent to the cloud, our servers, or anywhere else.

What ClipSnip Collects

On Your Computer (Local Storage Only)

Clipboard contents: Text, images, links, and other data you copy are saved locally in an encrypted SQLite database (SQLCipher with AES-256 encryption) stored at %APPDATA%\ClipSnip\clips.db
Application context: The name of the app you copied from (e.g., "Chrome", "Visual Studio Code") to help you find clips later
Timestamps: When each clip was created
User preferences: Your settings (theme, hotkey, excluded apps) stored locally in settings.json

All of this data stays on your computer. ClipSnip has no servers, no cloud sync, and no remote storage. Your clipboard history never leaves your machine.

What We Collect Online (For License Delivery Only)

When you purchase ClipSnip:

Email address: To send you your license key and purchase receipt
Payment information: Processed securely by Lemon Squeezy (our payment processor) — we never see or store your credit card details

We use your email address only to deliver your license key and send critical product updates (e.g., security patches). We will never sell, rent, or share your email with third parties for marketing purposes.

What ClipSnip Does NOT Collect

No telemetry: ClipSnip does not track how you use the app, which features you use, or how often you use it
No analytics: No Google Analytics, no tracking pixels, no cookies
No crash reports: Errors and crashes are logged locally only (in %TEMP%\ClipSnip-debug.log) and are never sent to us unless you choose to share them
No cloud sync: Your clipboard history is never uploaded, backed up, or transmitted to any server
No advertising or tracking IDs: ClipSnip contains no ads, trackers, or third-party SDKs that collect data

How ClipSnip Protects Your Data

Encryption

Your clipboard database is encrypted at rest using SQLCipher with AES-256 encryption — the same standard used by 1Password, Signal, and other security-focused apps. The encryption key is stored securely in Windows Credential Manager, protected by your Windows user account.

Sensitive Data Masking

ClipSnip automatically detects and masks sensitive data before displaying it:

Credit card numbers
Social Security numbers
API keys and tokens (AWS, Stripe, OpenAI, etc.)
Private cryptographic keys (RSA, SSH, PGP)

Masked data is still stored fully (so you can paste it), but when displayed in the ClipSnip interface, it appears as sk_live_••••4ad9 to prevent shoulder-surfing or accidental exposure.

Password Manager Exclusions

ClipSnip automatically excludes clipboard monitoring for common password managers (1Password, Bitwarden, KeePass, LastPass) so that passwords copied from these apps are never captured. You can add additional apps to the exclusion list in Settings.

Software Updates

ClipSnip checks for updates by requesting a manifest file from our update server (hosted on Cloudflare R2). This request includes:

Your current ClipSnip version number
Your computer's IP address (logged temporarily by Cloudflare for DDoS protection, not by us)

Update checks happen automatically on app startup (skippable after 5 seconds) and when you manually check for updates. No personal information or usage data is transmitted.

Third-Party Services

Lemon Squeezy (Payment Processor)

When you purchase ClipSnip, payment processing is handled by Lemon Squeezy. They collect:

Payment information (credit card, PayPal, etc.)
Billing address
Email address

Lemon Squeezy's privacy policy: lemonsqueezy.com/privacy

Cloudflare (CDN & Update Hosting)

Our website and update files are served via Cloudflare. Cloudflare may log IP addresses and request metadata for security and performance purposes. Cloudflare's privacy policy: cloudflare.com/privacypolicy

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your data: All your data is stored locally on your computer. You can view, export, or delete it at any time by navigating to %APPDATA%\ClipSnip\
Delete your data: Uninstalling ClipSnip preserves your database in case you reinstall later. To permanently delete everything, manually delete the %APPDATA%\ClipSnip\ folder after uninstalling
Opt out of emails: Email support@getclipsnip.com to stop receiving non-essential updates (we'll still send critical security notices)
Request account deletion: If you purchased ClipSnip and want us to delete your email from our records, email support@getclipsnip.com (note: this will prevent license recovery if you lose your key)

Children's Privacy

ClipSnip is not directed at children under 13, and 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 at support@getclipsnip.com.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we'll update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and notify you via email if the changes are significant. Continued use of ClipSnip after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or ClipSnip's privacy practices, email us at:

support@getclipsnip.com

Bottom line: ClipSnip is designed to be private by default. We can't see your clipboard history because it never leaves your computer. We collect the absolute minimum data needed to deliver your license and keep the app secure. No tracking, no telemetry, no cloud — just local clipboard history that's yours to control.