1. Introduction
Welcome to SupaSidebar! Your privacy is important to us, and this Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our macOS application and website.
2. Information We Collect
SupaSidebar is designed with privacy in mind. We collect minimal information to provide and improve our services:
- Email Address: When you purchase a license or contact support, we collect your email address for license management, authentication, and communication purposes.
- License Information: We store license keys, activation status, and device associations to manage your SupaSidebar license and prevent unauthorized use.
- Website Cookies: Our website uses cookies to maintain your session and remember preferences for the licensing and download system.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- License Management: To validate licenses, manage device activations, and ensure compliance with licensing terms.
- Product Improvement: To analyze usage patterns, understand user behavior, and improve SupaSidebar's features and performance.
- Customer Support: To provide technical support and respond to your inquiries about SupaSidebar.
- Optional Communications: To send you important updates about SupaSidebar, new features, or significant changes to our service (you can opt out at any time).
- Authentication: To verify your identity for license downloads and management through Firebase Auth.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Contractual Necessity: To provide our services, manage your account, and fulfill our obligations under our terms of service.
- Legitimate Interests: To improve our products, analyze usage patterns, and enhance user experience.
- Consent: Where required by law, such as for certain marketing communications.
5. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We use only essential third-party services to provide SupaSidebar:
- PostHog: For privacy-focused analytics and user behavior analysis. Data is anonymized and used solely for improving SupaSidebar's features and performance.
- Firebase Auth: For secure authentication and license management. Google processes authentication data according to their privacy policy and industry security standards.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for advertising or marketing purposes. We do not use tracking or advertising networks.
6. Data Storage and Retention
SupaSidebar prioritizes local storage and minimal cloud data retention:
- Local App Data: All your SupaSidebar data (saved apps, websites, folders, preferences, and shortcuts) is stored locally on your Mac using Core Data with iCloud sync. We do not have access to this personal data.
- License Information: License keys and activation status are stored securely for as long as your license is active, plus reasonable time for support purposes.
- Analytics Data: Anonymized usage data is retained by PostHog for up to 2 years for analysis and product improvement purposes.
- Email Communications: Email addresses are retained for license management and optional communications until you request deletion or opt out.
7. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request access to your personal data and information about how it's processed.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
- Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Objection: Object to processing of your personal data for legitimate interests.
8. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the effective date.
10. Contact Us
SupaSidebar is developed and maintained by an independent developer. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at admin@supasidebar.com.