diff --git a/.config/shell/logout.sh b/.config/shell/logout.sh
index 7e58a45..85fc2ff 100644
--- a/.config/shell/logout.sh
+++ b/.config/shell/logout.sh
@@ -1,10 +1,18 @@
 # This file is sourced by a login shell upon logout
 
-# Clear the screen to increase privacy
+# Clear the screen (if desired) to increase privacy
 if [ "$SHLVL" = 1 ]; then
     if [ -x /usr/bin/clear ]; then
-        /usr/bin/clear
+        read -p "Clear screen? " -n 1 -r
+        echo
+        if [[ $REPLY =~ ^[Yy]$ ]]; then
+            /usr/bin/clear
+        fi
     elif [ -x /usr/bin/clear_console ]; then
-        /usr/bin/clear_console -q
+        read -p "Clear screen? " -n 1 -r
+        echo
+        if [[ $REPLY =~ ^[Yy]$ ]]; then
+            /usr/bin/clear_console -q
+        fi
     fi
 fi