Snippyst Privacy Statement
Effective date: November 3, 2025\
This Privacy Policy outlines what personal and technical information Snippyst collects, how we use it, where it's stored, and what rights you have regarding your data. We're committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.
Information We Collect
When you visit Snippyst
We do log basic technical information when you visit our website, including:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages you visit on our site
- Date and time of your visit
- Other standard web server log data
Content Delivery Network (Cloudflare)
Our website uses Cloudflare as a content delivery network (CDN) and proxy service. Cloudflare acts as an intermediary between your browser and our servers, caching website content and providing performance optimization. Your IP address may be logged by Cloudflare for abuse prevention, DDoS mitigation, and security purposes. Cloudflare is a US-based company with data centers globally. For details on Cloudflare's privacy practices, visit: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/
Important Note: All your personal data and code snippets are stored on netcup's servers in Europe, not on Cloudflare. Cloudflare only handles the delivery of our website content.
JavaScript Libraries (jsDelivr)
Snippyst uses jsDelivr, a global content delivery network, to serve JavaScript libraries and other frontend assets. jsDelivr may record your IP address and basic request information as part of their CDN operations. jsDelivr is operated by a community project and may collect limited technical data. For more information, visit: https://www.jsdelivr.com/terms/privacy-policy
When you create a Snippyst account
When you sign up for Snippyst, we collect and store:
- Your email address
- Display name
- Your social login identifier
- Code snippets you create
- Actions you take on the platform (e.g., creating, editing, voting and/or deleting snippets, creating or deleting comments)
- Any files or metadata associated with your snippets
Data Storage (netcup)
All your personal data and code snippets are stored on netcup's servers. netcup is a German hosting provider with data centers located in Nuremberg (Germany). Your data is stored exclusively within the European Union, ensuring compliance with GDPR.
For more information about netcup's data security and compliance, visit: https://www.netcup.com/en/about-netcup/data-center and https://helpcenter.netcup.com/en/wiki/general/gdpr
Emails
While we do save your email address for account management, we do not send marketing emails. We only use your email to respond to inquiries or important account-related notifications.
Third-Party Services and Data Processing
The following table summarizes all third-party services that process your data:
| Service | Purpose | Location | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudflare | CDN & Proxy | US + Global | https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/ |
| jsDelivr | JavaScript CDN | US + Global | https://www.jsdelivr.com/terms/privacy-policy |
| netcup | Data Storage | EU (Germany) | https://www.netcup.com/en/contact/data-privacy |
Contact Submissions
When you contact us through our contact emails, we collect your name, email address, and message. This information is sent to our email inboxes, which are hosted within the European Union by Strato, a German company. The E-Mails get relayed through Cloudflare. Cloudflare may log your IP address and other technical data as described above.
To avoid going through Cloudflare, you can send us an email via the email address listed in the Imprint section of our website.
Messages may be retained in our inboxes indefinitely. You can request deletion of your message after we've responded to and resolved your inquiry.
Disclaimer for External Links
Snippyst may contain links to external websites and third-party services not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of these external sites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any external services before providing your personal information.
Disclaimer for User-Contributed Content
You are solely responsible for any code snippets, files, or other content you upload to Snippyst. You must ensure that your content complies with all applicable laws and does not infringe on third-party rights. We do not endorse, verify, or assume responsibility for user-contributed content. Do not upload sensitive personal information, confidential business data, or information belonging to others without proper authorization.
Your Privacy Rights
Under GDPR (EU and UK), CCPA (California), and similar regulations, you have the following rights:
Right to Information: You can request details about what personal data we collect, where it's stored, and which partners have access. We'll explain any data collection that's optional versus necessary for our service to function.
Right to Access: You can request a copy of all personal data we store about you. You can request this data in a common electronic format when you contact us under contact [at] snippyst.com. We will provide the data within 30 days of your request.
Right to Rectification: Your data automatically gets updated if you sign in again after you changed the data on the account your social login you used. Contact us if you believe we store inaccurate or outdated information.
Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of all personal data about you, though this may prevent us from continuing to provide service (such as if you delete your account). Deleting your account will remove all your code snippets and personal data from our servers within 30 days. Note that you are not able to sign up again with the same email address after deletion.
Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we suspend processing of your personal data if you believe it's inaccurate or processed unlawfully. Note that we do not sell your data to third parties.
Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a machine-readable format for transfer to other services.
Right to Object: You can object to further processing of your data at any time.
Right to Non-Discrimination: Exercising any of these rights will not result in discrimination regarding price, service quality, or availability. However, some services require specific data to function.
These rights apply to residents of the EU, UK, and California. We extend these rights to all active users.
Contact Us
For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your rights, please contact us at: contact [at] snippyst.com