unlockbinCookie Policy
Last updated: November 16, 2025
UnlockBin ('we', 'us', 'our') operates a paste-hosting platform where users may create and share text pastes. We use cookies and similar technologies for essential site functions, authentication, analytics, and payment processing. This policy explains the types of cookies used, the purpose, retention period and how you can manage your preferences.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small files placed on your device when you visit a website. They store information like session identifiers, preferences, and tracking identifiers.
2. Categories of cookies we use
| Category | Purpose | Examples / Providers | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential / Technical | Required for login, Firebase authentication, session management, and site security. | Firebase session cookies, auth tokens (managed by Firebase) | Session / up to duration of account (as required) |
| Analytics | Measure usage, page views, and improve functionality. | Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, etc.) | Typically 2 years for some identifiers; see Google Analytics docs |
| Payment-related | Support Stripe checkout and payment flow; security & fraud prevention by Stripe. | Stripe cookies (set by Stripe during payments) | Controlled by Stripe; retained per Stripe policies |
3. Third-party cookies
We integrate the following third parties which may set cookies when you use our service:
- Firebase (Google) - authentication and storage management.
- Stripe - payment processing and fraud prevention.
- Google Analytics - usage analytics.
Third parties control their cookies and retention. We recommend reviewing their privacy and cookie pages for full details.
4. Legal basis (for EU / GDPR users)
Essential cookies are necessary to provide the service (lawful basis: performance of a contract / legitimate interest). Non-essential cookies (analytics) are processed on the basis of your consent where applicable. You may withdraw consent for analytics cookies at any time as described below.
5. Your rights and choices
You can manage cookies and tracking via your browser settings:
- Disable or block cookies entirely (may break site features).
- Delete stored cookies from your browser.
- Use privacy extensions that block trackers.
If you are an EU resident and wish to exercise data rights (access, deletion, restriction), contact us at hello@unlockbin.com. For cookie-specific consent withdrawal, clear cookies or change your browser settings; we will treat that as withdrawal for analytics cookies.
6. How long we keep cookie data
Cookie lifetimes are listed in the table above. Note that analytics and third-party cookies are often retained by the provider (Google/Stripe/Firebase) per their own retention settings.
7. Effect of disabling cookies
Disabling essential cookies will prevent logins and core functionality. Disabling analytics cookies only limits our ability to measure and improve the service.
8. Contact
Questions or requests about cookies: hello@unlockbin.com
9. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy. When we do, we will update the effective date at the top. Continued use of UnlockBin after changes indicates acceptance of the new policy.