Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 25, 2026
PaywallSkipper ("we", "our", "the Service") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your information.
1. Information We Collect
We collect minimal anonymous usage data to maintain and improve the Service. This may include:
- URLs accessed through our service
- Time and date of access
- Device type and operating system
- Browser type
- IP address (anonymized)
We do not collect personally identifiable information such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, or payment information. No account or registration is required to use the Service.
2. How We Use Your Information
The anonymous data we collect is used solely for the following purposes:
- Maintaining and operating the Service
- Identifying and resolving technical issues
- Analyzing aggregate usage patterns to improve the Service
- Preventing abuse and enforcing rate limits
3. Data Retention
Anonymous usage data is retained for a maximum of 30 days, after which it is automatically deleted. Article content retrieved through the Service is cached temporarily for performance purposes and is purged automatically. We do not maintain long-term archives of retrieved content.
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your data to third parties. We do not share your data with advertisers. Anonymous usage data may be shared with infrastructure providers (such as our hosting provider) solely for the purpose of operating the Service.
5. Cookies
The Service uses minimal cookies necessary for basic functionality. We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or third-party analytics cookies. Our infrastructure provider (Cloudflare) may set security-related cookies to protect against malicious traffic.
6. Do Not Track
We honor Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals. When we detect a DNT signal, we do not perform any additional tracking beyond what is necessary for the Service to function.
7. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect our systems and your data, including HTTPS encryption for all connections, firewalls, and access controls. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Third-Party Links
The Service may display content that contains links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
9. Children's Privacy
The Service is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
10. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your data:
- Right of access: Request information about what data we hold about you
- Right to correction: Request correction of any inaccurate data
- Right to deletion: Request deletion of your data
- Right to object: Object to certain types of data processing
Since we do not collect personally identifiable information, these rights are generally not applicable. However, if you have concerns about your data, please contact us.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
12. Contact
For privacy-related questions or concerns, please contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected].