Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

ClipStash is built with privacy as a core principle. We believe your clipboard data is personal and should stay on your device.

Data Collection

We do not collect any data. ClipStash operates entirely on your Mac with no network connections, no analytics, no tracking, and no telemetry.

What ClipStash Stores

ClipStash stores your clipboard history locally on your Mac in the following location:

~/Library/Application Support/ClipStash/history.json

This data:

Never leaves your device
Is not synced to any cloud service
Is not accessible to us or any third party
Is automatically deleted after 24 hours
Can be manually cleared at any time

Permissions

ClipStash requires the following macOS permissions to function:

Accessibility: Required to intercept the Cmd+V keyboard shortcut and simulate paste events. This permission is necessary for the core functionality of showing clipboard history when you paste.

We do not use these permissions to monitor your activity, capture keystrokes, or access any data beyond what's necessary for clipboard management.

Third-Party Services

ClipStash does not use any third-party services, SDKs, or analytics tools. The app is completely self-contained.

Data Security

Your clipboard history is stored as a plain JSON file on your local filesystem. It is protected by your Mac's standard file system permissions and any full-disk encryption you have enabled (FileVault).

Sensitive Data: Be aware that ClipStash stores text you copy, which may include passwords or sensitive information. We recommend:

Using a password manager that clears clipboard after use
Manually clearing ClipStash history after copying sensitive data
Relying on the 24-hour auto-cleanup for routine use

Children's Privacy

ClipStash does not collect any personal information from anyone, including children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

If we make changes to this privacy policy, we will update the "Last updated" date above. Significant changes will be communicated through the app or our website.

Summary

Your data stays on your Mac. We can't see it. We don't want to see it. That's the whole point.