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ClipMate Privacy Policy

How ClipMate handles clipboard content, local preferences, Apple purchases, and information you choose to send to support.

Updated November 2, 2026

Scope

ClipMate is a clipboard inspection and debugging tool. It does not require a developer-operated account. We do not operate a server that receives, stores, or lets us remotely browse your clipboard content. Website visits are covered by the separate website privacy notice.

Clipboard and input content

When you use clipboard inspection, refresh, paste, or preview features, the app reads and displays the relevant content and types on your device. Clipboard content may include passwords or other sensitive information. Use fictional samples when troubleshooting.

The bundled web test page compares web clipboard behavior with native input controls. It does not upload clipboard content to us. If you choose to open an external link or share through the system, the recipient handles that data under its own rules.

Local preferences and preview files

Theme and appearance preferences are stored in the app’s local settings. Previewing text or images may write a copy to the app’s temporary directory for the system preview. These files are not guaranteed to be deleted immediately when you close a preview; the system may clean them up later.

ClipMate is not a clipboard history or backup service. Apple controls system clipboard retention, permissions, and Universal Clipboard. This policy does not change how other apps or system services handle content.

ClipMate Pro and Apple services

In versions that include Pro, Apple’s App Store and StoreKit process purchases and restoration. The app reads verified transactions and entitlement status to determine access. We do not receive payment card details or your Apple Account password, and we do not run a purchase verification server.

Apple may process purchase, download, diagnostic, or other information you agree to share under its own privacy policy. This is separate from uploading clipboard content to the developer.

Analytics, advertising, and diagnostics

The app does not integrate developer-operated usage analytics, advertising tracking, or third-party advertising SDKs. Preview errors may be written to device system diagnostic logs. We do not automatically receive your full clipboard. Your system settings control diagnostic sharing with Apple.

Information you choose to send

If you contact us using the email on this page, we receive the email address, message, and attachments you choose to send, and use them to reply and troubleshoot. Remove sensitive content first. Do not send passwords, payment information, or a full real-world clipboard.

To ask about or request deletion of support information you have sent, contact the same email address and identify the request.

Contact and updates

Contact the email on this page with privacy questions. We will update this policy and its date when the app’s data practices change.

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