Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 2026
Overview
MacLayout is designed with privacy as a core principle. We collect minimal data necessary to provide and improve our service, and we never sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Data We Collect
Application Data (Stored Locally)
MacLayout stores all your layout data locally on your Mac. This includes:
- Saved window layouts and their configurations
- Keyboard shortcut preferences
- App preferences and settings
- License activation status
This data never leaves your device unless you explicitly choose to export or backup it.
License Verification
When you activate a license, we communicate with our payment processor (Paddle) to verify your license key. This process may include:
- The license key you entered
- A machine identifier (hashed, not personally identifiable)
- App version information
Update Checks
If automatic update checking is enabled, the app periodically checks our server for new versions. This request includes only your current app version and operating system version, which helps us ensure compatibility.
Website Analytics
Our website may use privacy-respecting analytics to understand how visitors use our site. We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking purposes.
Data We DO NOT Collect
MacLayout explicitly does not collect:
- Window contents or screenshots
- Keystrokes or typed text
- Personal files or documents
- Browser history or activity
- Location data
- Usage analytics from within the app
- Any data from other applications on your system
Accessibility Permission
MacLayout requires Accessibility permission to function. This permission is used exclusively to:
- Read window positions and sizes
- Move and resize windows when restoring layouts
We do not use this permission to monitor your activity, read window contents, or access any data within other applications.
Data Security
Your layout data is stored locally on your Mac using standard macOS security practices. License information is stored securely in the macOS Keychain.
All communication with our servers (license verification, update checks) is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Paddle: Payment processing and license management
- Sparkle: App update delivery (open source)
These services have their own privacy policies that govern how they handle data.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Delete all local app data by removing the app and its support files
- Request information about any data we have associated with your license
- Request deletion of your license data from our systems
- Disable automatic update checking in preferences
Children's Privacy
MacLayout is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes through the app or our website. Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at: