Privacy Policy

DiskCleanKit does not collect, store, or transmit any user data.

We believe your data belongs to you and should stay on your device. All cleaning and optimization operations are performed locally on your Mac without any internet connection or data transmission to our servers.

1.1 Local Processing Only

DiskCleanKit performs all cleaning and optimization operations entirely on your Mac:

• All file scanning happens locally without sending data anywhere
• Cleaning operations are performed entirely on your device
• No files or data are uploaded to any servers
• The app works completely offline if needed

1.2 Subscription Management

Subscriptions are managed by Apple (App Store) or Paddle (standalone purchases):

• App Store purchases are processed through Apple's In-App Purchase system
• Standalone purchases are processed through Paddle as our payment provider
• Payment information is handled entirely by Apple or Paddle respectively
• We never see or store your payment details
• Apple's or Paddle's Privacy Policy applies to transaction data
• Subscription status is verified through Apple's StoreKit or Paddle's licensing system

DiskCleanKit only stores data locally on your Mac:

• User Preferences: Stored in macOS UserDefaults
• Trial Status: Stored in macOS Keychain (encrypted)
• App Settings: Stored locally in application support directory
• No Cloud Storage: We do not use any cloud services to store user data
• No Remote Servers: We do not maintain any servers that store user information

All local data is protected by macOS security features and can be deleted by uninstalling the app.

3.1 Apple Services

DiskCleanKit integrates with Apple services for essential functionality:

• App Store: For app distribution and updates
• StoreKit: For subscription management and verification
• Apple's Privacy Policy: Governs all App Store transactions and data

Apple may collect information as described in their Privacy Policy: apple.com/legal/privacy

3.2 No Other Third Parties

DiskCleanKit does not integrate with or share data with any other third-party services:

• No analytics services (Google Analytics, Mixpanel, etc.)
• No crash reporting services
• No advertising networks
• No social media integrations
• No email marketing services
• Payments handled by Apple (App Store) or Paddle (standalone) only

DiskCleanKit implements industry-standard security practices:

• Code Signing: The app is digitally signed and notarized by Apple
• Sandboxing: Operates within macOS security sandbox where possible
• Keychain Storage: Sensitive data uses macOS Keychain (encrypted)
• No Network Access: The app does not require internet connection for core functionality
• Secure Deletion: Files can be securely deleted using macOS secure empty trash
• Regular Updates: Security updates delivered through the App Store

Since we don't collect any data, you have complete control:

• Full Control: All data stays on your device under your control
• No Requests Needed: No need to request data access or deletion from us
• Complete Removal: Uninstalling the app removes all local data
• Subscription Management: Manage subscriptions through Apple's App Store settings
• No Account: No account creation or registration required

Subscriptions are managed by Apple (App Store) or Paddle (standalone):

• Available Plans: App Store: Monthly Pro ($1.99/month), Yearly Pro ($6.99/year), Lifetime Pro ($12.99 one-time). Standalone (diskcleankit.com): Yearly Pro and Lifetime Pro only.
• 14-Day Trial: 14-day trial available
• App Store Billing: App Store charges appear on your Apple account
• Standalone Billing: Standalone purchases are processed by Paddle
• Cancellation: Cancel anytime through App Store settings or via your Paddle purchase receipt
• Refunds: App Store refunds via Apple; standalone purchases have a 30-day money-back guarantee
• No Personal Data: We never receive your payment information

For App Store subscriptions: Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. For standalone: use the link in your Paddle purchase receipt email or visit paddle.net.

DiskCleanKit requires:

• macOS 13 Ventura or later
• Compatible with both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs

DiskCleanKit does not collect any information from anyone, including children. The app does not differentiate between users by age since no data is collected at all.

DiskCleanKit supports Model Context Protocol (MCP), enabling AI assistants to interact with the app. Important: MCP is disabled by default in DiskCleanKit. You must explicitly enable it in the app settings before any AI assistant can connect.

9.1 How MCP Works

MCP allows AI assistants like Claude to access DiskCleanKit features:

• MCP Support: DiskCleanKit supports MCP, allowing compatible AI clients to connect
• User-Initiated Connection: AI clients do not connect automatically. You must manually configure your AI client (e.g., add DiskCleanKit to Claude's settings.json) to enable the connection
• Local Communication: MCP uses local communication (stdio) with no direct network connection from DiskCleanKit
• No Auto-Discovery: AI assistants cannot discover or connect to DiskCleanKit without your explicit configuration

9.2 What AI Assistants Can Access

When you configure an AI client to connect to DiskCleanKit, it may access:

• Disk usage statistics and storage information
• Scan results and cleaning recommendations
• File metadata (names, sizes, paths) for identified junk files
• System performance metrics (RAM, disk space)

9.3 Third-Party AI Services

Important considerations when using MCP with AI assistants:

• AI Processing: Connected AI assistants may send accessed data to their servers for processing
• Third-Party Policies: We do not control how third-party AI services process your data. Their respective privacy policies apply
• Your Responsibility: You are responsible for reviewing the privacy policies of AI services you choose to connect
• Anthropic (Claude): If using Claude, review Anthropic's privacy policy at anthropic.com/privacy

9.4 Your Control

You have full control over MCP connections:

• Disabled by Default: MCP is turned off by default. You must enable it in DiskCleanKit settings before any AI assistant can connect
• Opt-In Only: No AI assistant can access DiskCleanKit unless you explicitly configure it
• Easy Removal: Remove DiskCleanKit from your AI client's configuration to disconnect
• No Persistent Connection: MCP connections only exist while both apps are running
• Full Transparency: All MCP interactions happen through your configured AI client

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Since we don't collect your contact information, we cannot notify you directly of changes. Please review this policy periodically.

Your continued use of DiskCleanKit after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

DiskCleanKit is compliant with GDPR (European) and CCPA (California) regulations by design:

• No Personal Data: We don't process any personal data
• No Consent Required: Since we don't collect data, no consent mechanisms are needed
• Right to Deletion: All data is on your device and deleted when you uninstall
• No Data Transfers: No international data transfers occur
• No Profiling: We don't create user profiles or track behavior

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:

Please note: Since we don't collect user data, we have limited ability to verify user identities or provide personal data records. All your data stays on your device under your control.