Cookie Policy
Last updated: October 29, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how PasteBins uses cookies and similar technologies. It supplements our Privacy Policy.
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files a website stores in your browser. Similar technologies include browser local storage. They let a site remember you between pages and visits.
Cookies we set
| Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
pastebins_session | Keeps you logged in and remembers your choices while you browse. | Essential | 2 hours after your last visit |
XSRF-TOKEN | Protects forms against cross-site request forgery. | Essential | 2 hours |
remember_web_* | Keeps you logged in if you tick "Remember me". | Essential | Up to 400 days, or until you log out |
acceptCookies | Remembers that you closed the cookie notice. | Essential | 1 year |
announcement_closed (local storage) | Remembers that you closed a site announcement. | Preference | Until you clear your browser data |
Third-party cookies
When ads are shown, advertising partners such as Google may set cookies to show ads, limit how often you see them, measure their performance and, if you consent where required, personalise them based on your visits to this and other websites. These are controlled by the third party; see how Google uses cookies in advertising. If enabled on the site, Google reCAPTCHA sets cookies to tell humans from bots, and Cloudflare may set cookies needed for security.
Your choices
- Where required by law, we ask for your consent before non-essential cookies are used. You can change your choice at any time from the privacy or cookie settings link shown on the site, where available.
- Opt out of personalised ads in Google Ads Settings, at aboutads.info or at youronlinechoices.eu.
- Block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Without essential cookies you will not be able to log in or submit forms.