ClipStash for macOS
Your clipboard. Yours alone.
Last updated: April 19, 2026
The short version
ClipStash stores every clip locally on your Mac. We don't collect, transmit, or store your clipboard contents, personal data, or usage analytics on any external server — because we don't operate any.
What data ClipStash accesses
Everything in the table below stays on your device, unless marked otherwise.
| Data | Purpose | Stored |
|---|---|---|
| Clipboard text | Display your clipboard history | LOCAL |
| Copied file paths | Paste the original file back from history | LOCAL |
| Image clips (Pro) | Preserve screenshots and copied images | LOCAL |
| Source app name | Show which app a clip came from | LOCAL |
| App preferences | Remember settings, groups, excluded apps | LOCAL |
| Purchase / trial status | Verify Pro subscription & trial eligibility | APPLE · STOREKIT |
What we do not collect
ClipStash never collects, transmits, or stores:
Local data storage
Clipboard history is stored in a local database on your Mac using Apple's SwiftData framework. This data never leaves your device.
You can delete everything at any time from ClipStash Settings → Clear History. Uninstalling the app removes all locally stored data.
Free-trial eligibility and subscription status are managed by Apple's StoreKit and tied to your Apple ID, not ClipStash. We never see or store this information.
Subscriptions & purchases
ClipStash offers in-app purchases managed entirely by Apple through the App Store. We do not process, store, or have access to any payment information.
Manage your subscription in System Settings → Apple ID → Media & Purchases → Subscriptions.
Accessibility permission
ClipStash requests macOS Accessibility for one single purpose:
- Simulated paste — paste the selected clip into the active app when you press Return or click an item.
The custom open-panel shortcut (Pro) is registered through Apple's native hotkey API and does not require Accessibility. Accessibility does not grant ClipStash access to screen content, keystrokes outside our own hotkey, or other applications' data.
Third-party services
ClipStash integrates with zero third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking services. The only external service interaction is with Apple's StoreKit framework for in-app purchase verification.
Data retention
Clipboard history is retained on your device until you manually delete it via Settings → Clear History, or until it's automatically replaced when the limit is reached (10 items for free, unlimited for Pro).
Pinned clips are retained indefinitely until you unpin and delete them. Uninstalling ClipStash removes all locally stored clipboard data.
Your rights
Since all data is stored locally on your device and we don't collect or process any personal data on external servers, you have full control over your information at all times:
- Access — all your data is visible within the app
- Deletion — clear history from Settings, or uninstall to remove everything
- Portability — your data resides on your device and is accessible through standard macOS file system
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or California, you may have additional rights under GDPR, UK GDPR, or CCPA. Because ClipStash does not collect, store, or process personal data on external servers, these regulations have minimal applicability. If you have a data-related concern, please contact us.
Governing law
This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Canada. Any disputes arising from this policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in the Province of Ontario, Canada.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of ClipStash after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.