diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index b245820..b434cae 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -9,8 +9,7 @@ whistles, no websockets and even NO JAVASCRIPT!(*)
 
 # Current functionality.
 
-* Paste text.
-* View pastes.
+* Create and view public and private pastes.
 * Syntax highlighting.
 
 # Caveats.
diff --git a/pastes/api_http.go b/pastes/api_http.go
index 86df749..99ad23d 100644
--- a/pastes/api_http.go
+++ b/pastes/api_http.go
@@ -220,7 +220,8 @@ func pastePOST(ec echo.Context) error {
 
 	// Private paste?
 	paste.Private = false
-	if params["paste-private"][0] == "on" {
+	privateCheckbox, privateCheckboxFound := params["paste-private"]
+	if privateCheckboxFound && privateCheckbox[0] == "on" {
 		paste.Private = true
 	}