📄 Privacy Policy

Welcome to TailLoop. This policy explains how we handle your information when you use our website or any macOS applications developed by TailLoop, whether downloaded via the Mac App Store or purchased directly.

We are committed to privacy, simplicity, and user respect.

1. Information We Collect

We collect limited information necessary to operate and improve our website:

1.1. Information You Provide

• If you contact us, we may collect your email address and any information you include in your message.

1.2. Automatically Collected Data

When visiting our website, certain non-personal information may be collected, such as:

• Anonymized IP address
• Device and browser type
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referral sources

This data is collected through third-party analytics tools and used only in aggregate to help us improve the site.

1.3. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to enhance site performance, monitor traffic patterns, and better understand how visitors engage with our website. Details are outlined in Section 6 below.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the website
• Respond to support or inquiry emails
• Analyze usage trends and performance
• Track referrals to external platforms (e.g. Mac App Store)
• Fulfill legal obligations if applicable

3. Direct Purchases & Third-Party Payments

When you choose to purchase an app directly:

• You may be redirected to third-party payment services.
• These services handle all billing and payment data. We do not collect or store your payment details.

All third-party services are governed by their respective privacy policies.

4. Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share limited information with:

• Trusted service providers (e.g. hosting, analytics) under confidentiality agreements
• Legal authorities, if required by law

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access or delete your personal data
• Object to or restrict processing
• Withdraw previously granted consent

6. Cookie Policy

6.1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to help websites function and gather usage information.

6.2. Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Enable core site functions such as page loading and navigation.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand user behavior and improve the site (e.g. Google Analytics).
• Referral Cookies: Used to track traffic to third-party platforms (e.g. Mac App Store links).

6.3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third parties, such as:

• Google or Microsoft (analytics)
• Apple (via App Store affiliate/referral links)
• Payment platforms (e.g. Stripe, Paddle)

6.4. Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. To opt out of Google Analytics, visit: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

7. App Privacy — Local-Only Runtime Data

None of the macOS apps listed on TailLoop send user data to external servers. All necessary runtime information and processing occur entirely on your device. No personal or usage data is collected, transmitted, or stored by the apps unless explicitly stated otherwise in the app's own settings or documentation.

8. Data Security

We use industry-standard technical measures to protect the limited data we collect. However, no transmission method is 100% secure.

9. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with information, please contact us for removal.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here.

Last updated: June 1, 2025