Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Copy2Paste ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website copy2paste.com (the "Service"), a free online tool for copying symbols, emojis, and special characters. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the Service, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We do not require registration and do not collect names, email addresses, or other directly identifying information to use the Service. The following information is collected automatically:

• •Usage data: pages visited, symbols copied, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and general interaction patterns.
• •Device data: browser type and version, operating system, screen size, language preference, and anonymized IP-derived location (country/region level).
• •Local storage: your symbol board selections and language preference are stored locally in your browser (localStorage) and are never transmitted to our servers.

3. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We and our third-party partners use cookies and similar technologies (such as web beacons and local storage) to operate the Service, analyze usage, and serve advertising. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling cookies may affect some features but the core copy function will continue to work.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services, each of which may collect data as described in their own privacy policies:

• •Google Analytics (GA4): measures site traffic and usage patterns. Data is aggregated and does not directly identify you. See policies.google.com/privacy.
• •Google AdSense: serves advertisements on the Service. Google and its partners use advertising cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.
• •Microsoft Clarity: records anonymized session replays and heatmaps (mouse movement, clicks, scrolling) to help us improve usability. See privacy.microsoft.com.

5. Advertising and Your Choices

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve personalized ads to you.

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings (adssettings.google.com). You can also opt out of some third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalized advertising at www.aboutads.info/choices.

6. Legal Bases and Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, we process data on the basis of legitimate interest (operating and improving a free service) and consent (advertising cookies, where required). You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to the processing of your personal data, and the right to data portability.

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the CCPA, including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information as defined by the CCPA.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].

7. Children's Privacy

The Service is a general-audience website and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

8. Data Retention and Security

Analytics data is retained according to the retention settings of the respective third-party services (typically 2-26 months). We do not operate our own user database. Data stored in your browser's localStorage remains on your device until you clear it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes are effective when posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at [email protected].