Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 12, 2026
QuickPaw ("the App") is a macOS productivity tool developed by an independent developer. This Privacy Policy explains how the App handles your data. We are committed to protecting your privacy — QuickPaw is designed with a local-first, privacy-by-default architecture.
1. Data We Collect
QuickPaw does not collect, transmit, or store any personal data on external servers. All data generated by the App is stored exclusively on your local device.
1.1 Clipboard History
When enabled, the App monitors your system clipboard and saves a local copy of copied content, including plain text, rich text, images, and file paths. This data is stored in an encrypted local database on your Mac.
1.2 Application Launcher Data
The App scans standard macOS application directories to build a searchable index. This index is stored locally and never transmitted.
1.3 Text Expander Snippets
User-defined text replacement rules are stored in the local encrypted database.
1.4 Translation API Credentials
API keys for third-party translation services you provide are stored locally in the encrypted database and used only to authenticate requests to those services.
2. Data Storage and Encryption
All persistent data is stored locally at: ~/Library/Application Support/QuickPaw/
Encryption Details
- Sensitive data is encrypted using AES-GCM 256-bit symmetric encryption.
- Encryption keys are derived using PBKDF2-SHA256 with 100,000 iterations.
- Master passwords and derived keys are never written to disk.
3. Data Shared with Third Parties
3.1 Translation Services
Data is sent to third-party translation services (Baidu, Google, DeepL, etc.) only when you explicitly trigger a translation. QuickPaw does not control how these services process your data.
3.2 Currency Exchange Rates
Fetched from public APIs. Only currency codes are sent; no personal data is transmitted.
3.3 No Analytics or Tracking
QuickPaw does not include any analytics SDKs, crash reporting services, or tracking mechanisms.
4. System Permissions
| Permission | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Accessibility | Global hotkeys, paste simulation, and Text Expander monitoring. |
| Network Access | Translation API calls and currency exchange rate fetching. |
Summary
Data collection: None — all data stays on your device
Cloud storage: None
Analytics / Tracking: None
Encryption: AES-GCM 256-bit