AppLaunchPro Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how AppLaunchPro ("we," "our," or "us") handles information when you use our macOS application launcher software ("AppLaunchPro" or "the App"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices.

AppLaunchPro is a local macOS application that helps you organize and launch applications on your computer. This privacy policy explains what information the app accesses, how it's used, and your rights regarding this information.

2. Information We Do NOT Collect

AppLaunchPro is designed to respect your privacy. We do NOT collect, store, or transmit:

• Personal identification information (name, email, address, phone number)
• Usage analytics or telemetry data
• Application usage patterns or statistics
• Device identifiers or hardware information
• Network activity or internet browsing data
• Location information
• Any data to third-party services or servers
• Crash reports or error logs (unless manually submitted by you)

3. Local Data Storage and Access

AppLaunchPro operates entirely on your local device and accesses the following information solely for functionality purposes:

3.1 Application Information

• Application Discovery: The app scans your system to discover installed applications in standard macOS locations (/Applications, ~/Applications, etc.)
• Application Metadata: Reads application names, icons, and bundle information for display purposes
• Application Organization: Stores your custom organization preferences (folders, arrangements, custom names)

3.2 User Preferences and Settings

• Display preferences (themes, window modes, animations)
• Keyboard shortcuts and hotkey configurations
• Sound and voice settings
• Custom folder arrangements and app organization
• Hidden application preferences
• Window size and position preferences

3.3 Data Storage Location

All data is stored locally on your device in the following locations:

4. System Permissions

AppLaunchPro may request the following macOS permissions to function properly:

4.1 Required Permissions

• File System Access: To scan and discover applications on your system
• Accessibility (Optional): For advanced keyboard shortcuts and system integration
• Notifications: To display system notifications for app updates and scanning completion

4.2 Permission Usage

These permissions are used exclusively for the app's core functionality and are never used to access personal files, documents, or sensitive information outside of application discovery.

5. Data Security

Since all data remains on your local device:

• No data transmission occurs over the internet
• Your data is protected by your device's security measures
• No external servers or cloud services are involved
• Data is stored using secure local storage mechanisms provided by macOS

6. Third-Party Services

AppLaunchPro does NOT integrate with or send data to any third-party services, including:

• Analytics services
• Advertising networks
• Cloud storage services
• Social media platforms
• External APIs or web services

7. Children's Privacy

AppLaunchPro does not collect any personal information from users of any age. The app is safe for use by children, as it operates entirely locally and does not involve any data collection or online interactions.

8. Data Control and Deletion

You have complete control over your data:

8.1 Viewing Your Data

All stored data can be viewed through the app's settings interface or by examining the local storage files.

8.2 Deleting Your Data

To completely remove all AppLaunchPro data:

1. Quit the AppLaunchPro application
2. Delete the application from your Applications folder
3. Remove the data folder: ~/Library/Application Support/AppLaunchPro/

8.3 Resetting Settings

You can reset all settings to defaults through the app's settings interface without losing your custom organization.

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Significant changes will be communicated through app updates
• Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

10. Legal Compliance

This privacy policy is designed to comply with applicable privacy laws, including:

• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• Other applicable local privacy regulations

Since AppLaunchPro does not collect personal data, most privacy regulation requirements do not apply to our app's operation.

11. Open Source and Transparency

We believe in transparency. Users can:

• Inspect the app's behavior through macOS system tools
• Monitor network activity to verify no data transmission occurs
• Examine local data storage to understand what information is stored

13. Conclusion

AppLaunchPro is built with privacy as a fundamental principle. By operating entirely locally on your device and not collecting or transmitting any personal information, we ensure that your privacy is protected while providing you with a powerful application launcher experience.

Your trust is important to us, and we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of privacy protection in all aspects of AppLaunchPro's operation.