Privacy Policy

Your privacy is our priority. We don't collect any user data.

Last updated: December 28, 2025

100% Local Processing

All operations happen on your Mac. Your files never leave your device.

No Data Collection

We don't collect, store, or transmit any of your personal information.

Apple Managed

All subscriptions are managed by Apple following Apple's privacy rules.

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

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. How DiskCleanKit Works

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

All subscriptions are managed exclusively by Apple through the App Store:

  • Purchases are processed through Apple's In-App Purchase system
  • Payment information is handled entirely by Apple
  • We never see or store your payment details
  • Apple's Privacy Policy applies to all transaction data
  • Subscription status is verified through Apple's StoreKit framework

2. Data Storage

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. Third-Party Services

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
  • No payment processors (all handled by Apple)

4. Security

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

5. Your Rights and Control

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

6. Subscription and Billing

All subscriptions are managed by Apple:

  • Available Plans: Monthly Pro ($1.99/month), Yearly Pro ($6.99/year), Lifetime Pro ($12.99 one-time)
  • 14-Day Trial: 14-day trial available
  • Apple Billing: All charges appear on your Apple account
  • Cancellation: Cancel anytime through App Store settings
  • Refunds: Refund requests are handled by Apple according to their policies
  • No Personal Data: We never receive your payment information

For subscription management, visit: Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions on your Mac

7. System Requirements

DiskCleanKit requires:

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

8. Children's Privacy

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.

9. AI Assistant Integration (MCP)

DiskCleanKit supports Model Context Protocol (MCP), enabling AI assistants to interact with the app:

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:

  • 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

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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.

11. GDPR & CCPA Compliance

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

12. Contact Information

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

DiskCleanKit Support

Email: [email protected]

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.

Summary

DiskCleanKit respects your privacy completely: We don't collect, store, or transmit any user data. All operations happen locally on your Mac. All subscriptions are managed by Apple following Apple's privacy rules. Your data is yours and stays on your device.