At Plaintext Passwords, we value your privacy... almost as much as we value raising awareness about what happens when you don’t! This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and (not so securely) store your data.
When you use our service, we collect the following types of data:
The data we collect is used to demonstrate why storing plaintext passwords is a terrible idea. By participating, you help us educate others about the risks of insecure password storage practices and the importance of proper security measures.
True to our mission, we store your data in plaintext (yes, really). This deliberate choice aims to mimic the worst-case scenarios in real-world breaches, demonstrating what attackers see when they access unsecured databases.
Disclaimer: We strongly discourage the use of plaintext passwords in production environments. This site is a parody to raise awareness, not a recommendation.
We do not share your data with third parties (unless they hack us, of course). However, we do share random plaintext passwords on our front page and cannot guarantee the security of your data because, well, we designed this site to show what happens when security is neglected.
Our goal is to educate developers, businesses, and individuals about the dangers of insecure password storage. We encourage everyone to adopt modern security practices, such as:
By using this site, you acknowledge its purpose is educational. Please do not use real, sensitive data or production credentials when interacting with our forms.
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect new insights, user feedback, or additional jokes. Any changes will be posted here, so feel free to check back often.
If you have questions, concerns, or suggestions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].