Privacy Policy
Last Updated: June 22, 2026
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1. Introduction
Welcome to SnipIt ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in an open and transparent manner. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using our website at snipit.app, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
a) Information You Provide
- Account Data: If you create an account, we collect your email address and a hashed password.
- Uploaded Content: Screenshots, recordings, and code snippets you upload are stored on our secure servers (BunnyCDN).
- Support Communications: Any messages you send via our contact form.
b) Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to collect anonymized data about how you interact with our site. This is only activated after you give cookie consent.
- Advertising Cookies: We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its partners use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other sites.
- Log Data: Our servers may automatically log your IP address, browser type, and referring URL for security and diagnostic purposes.
3. Cookies & Advertising
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Essential
Required for core site functionality — keeping you logged in, security tokens.
Analytics
Google Analytics 4 — helps us understand site usage. Only active with your consent.
Advertising
Google AdSense — serves personalized ads based on your browsing history.
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to SnipIt and other sites across the internet. You can opt out of personalized advertising at any time:
4. How We Use Your Information
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services.
- Authenticate your account and keep it secure.
- Send transactional emails (e.g., verification, password resets).
- Understand usage patterns to improve user experience.
- Display relevant advertisements to support our free service.
- Comply with applicable legal obligations.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We share data only with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate the service:
BunnyCDN
Storing and serving uploaded files and videos.
Google Analytics & AdSense
Site analytics and advertising.
Mailgun
Sending transactional emails.
Gumroad
Processing premium subscription payments.
6. Data Retention
Snips and recordings are stored for a default period of 4 months. You may choose a shorter expiry at upload time. Account data is retained as long as your account is active. Upon deletion, data is permanently removed within 30 days.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data.
- Opt-Out of Personalized Ads: Visit Google's Ad Center or aboutads.info at any time.
8. Children's Privacy
SnipIt is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately and we will delete it promptly.
9. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, secure password hashing, and strict access controls. All uploaded snips are accessible only via unique, high-entropy URLs that are virtually impossible to guess. However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Changes & Contact
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of SnipIt after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
Have questions about this policy?
We aim to respond within 3–5 business days.