Privacy Policy
Last updated: November 2024
Our Privacy Promise
Pickle is built with privacy as a core principle. We believe your screenshots and personal data belong to you—not to us, not to advertisers, and not to any third party.
What We Collect
On Your Mac
- Screenshots: Pickle accesses your screenshots folder to organize and manage your files. All processing happens locally on your device.
- Preferences: Your app settings are stored locally in standard macOS preference files.
Anonymous Usage Metrics (Optional)
With your explicit consent, we collect minimal, anonymous usage data to improve the app:
- Which features are used most often
- Crash reports to fix bugs
- macOS version and hardware type (for compatibility)
This is completely opt-in. You can disable it anytime in Settings. We never collect personally identifiable information.
Share Links
When you create a share link, Pickle temporarily uploads the screenshot to our secure server:
- Upload: Only the specific screenshot you choose is uploaded
- Storage: Files are stored with a unique, unguessable URL
- Access: Anyone with the link can view the screenshot
- Automatic Deletion: All shared screenshots are automatically deleted after 7 days for privacy and security
Share pages do not use tracking scripts, analytics, or cookies.
What We Don't Do
- We don't require accounts or logins
- We don't track your browsing or app usage by default
- We don't sell or share your data with third parties
- We don't scan your screenshots for content or metadata
- We don't use advertising or marketing trackers
Data Security
When you upload a screenshot for sharing:
- Files are transmitted over HTTPS (encrypted)
- Stored on secure servers with access controls
- Not indexed or searchable by search engines
Your Rights
You have complete control over your data:
- Access: All your data is stored locally on your Mac
- Deletion: Uninstall the app or delete screenshots at any time
- Export: Your screenshots remain in standard formats
Children's Privacy
Pickle does not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. Significant changes will be announced in the app. Continued use after changes means you accept the updated policy.
Contact Us
Questions about privacy? Email us at privacy@pickleformac.app