Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 8, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to MacCleaner. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy will inform you about how we handle your personal data when you use our application and website, and tell you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you.

2. Data We Collect

MacCleaner is designed with privacy in mind. We collect minimal data:

  • Account Information: Email address, name, and password (encrypted)
  • Subscription Data: Payment information (processed by Stripe), subscription status
  • Usage Analytics: Anonymous usage statistics, crash reports (opt-in only)
  • Device Information: macOS version, app version for compatibility

3. What We Don't Collect

MacCleaner operates entirely on your device. We do NOT collect:

  • File names, paths, or content from your Mac
  • Browsing history or internet activity
  • Personal documents or photos
  • Keyboard input or screen recordings
  • Location data

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your data only for:

  • Providing and maintaining the MacCleaner service
  • Processing payments and managing subscriptions
  • Sending service-related notifications (can be disabled)
  • Improving app performance and fixing bugs
  • Complying with legal obligations

5. Data Storage and Security

All scan results and app data are stored locally on your Mac. We use industry-standard security measures:

  • End-to-end encryption for data transmission
  • Secure password hashing (bcrypt)
  • Payment processing handled by PCI-compliant Stripe
  • Regular security audits and updates

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following trusted third-party services:

  • Stripe: Payment processing (view their privacy policy at stripe.com/privacy)
  • Vercel: Website hosting

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR and CCPA, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Delete your account and data
  • Export your data
  • Opt-out of marketing communications
  • Object to data processing

8. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary:

  • Account data: Until you delete your account
  • Subscription history: 7 years (tax compliance)
  • Analytics data: 90 days (aggregated)

9. Children's Privacy

MacCleaner is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us:

  • Email: privacy@maccleaner.app
  • Website: maccleaner.app/contact