Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2024/07/10

1. Introduction

Snipaste is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy outlines our practices concerning data collection, use, and protection.

2. Data Collection

Snipaste does not collect or store any personal data. All screenshots and images processed by Snipaste remain on your local device. It is your responsibility to manage and protect this local data.

3. Network Access

3.1 Microsoft Store Versions

The Microsoft Store versions of Snipaste do not require network access for core functionality, except for downloading images at users' request.

3.2 Desktop Versions (Windows/Mac/Linux)

Desktop versions access the network only for the following purposes:

  1. User-Initiated Actions: Downloading images at your request (e.g., pinning an image from the internet).
  2. Automatic Updates: Checking for software updates.

4. Telemetry Data

During update checks, desktop versions of Snipaste transmit the following non-personal information for telemetry purposes:

  • Snipaste version (e.g., Snipaste 2.9.2 x64)
  • Snipaste UI language (e.g., zh_cn)
  • Operating System version (e.g., Windows NT 10.0)
  • CPU architecture (e.g., x86_64)
  • System language (e.g., zh_CN)

This data helps us improve Snipaste and is not linked to any personally identifiable information.

5. Data Security

While Snipaste does not collect personal data, we recommend users take appropriate measures to secure their devices and manage their local screenshots and images responsibly.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at snipaste.app@gmail.com.