Policy
Privacy Policy and Terms of Use for Stink Eye.
Stink Eye processes all system monitoring locally on your device. Your data never leaves your Mac.
Privacy Policy
Effective date: 24 February 2026
Overview
We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information. By using this app, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
We collect only essential information necessary for the app to function, all stored exclusively on your device:
User-Provided Information
- Alert threshold preferences for each monitor
- App configuration and display preferences
- Alert history entries (stored locally)
- Exported preferences files (when you choose to export)
Device Information
- System resource status (disk, memory, CPU, battery, network, thermal state)
- Device type and operating system version
- App version
Privacy Commitment
- On-device processing: All monitoring happens locally on your Mac
- No analytics or telemetry
- No user profiling or personal data tracking
- No ads or advertising trackers
- No data selling
- No network requests: the app does not send data to any server
How We Use Your Information
We use information for: monitoring system resources using macOS public APIs, displaying alerts when thresholds are crossed, storing your preferences between app launches, and maintaining alert history when events occur. All processing occurs locally on your device.
Data Security
We protect your information by: processing all monitoring on-device using Apple public APIs, storing data within the macOS App Sandbox environment, and implementing Apple's security guidelines. Your monitoring data never leaves your device.
Your Rights and Privacy Controls
You can manage your information through the app interface and macOS Settings:
App Controls
- View and manage alert history
- Clear alert history at any time
- Export or delete preferences
- Reset all settings to defaults
macOS Settings
- Manage notification permissions
- Control app sandbox access
- Adjust system preferences
Information Sharing
This app operates entirely on your device. We do not share, sell, or transmit your monitoring data or personal information to any third parties, except if required by law.
Children
Not intended for users under 13 years old.
Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you by posting the new Privacy Policy in the app and updating the effective date.
Terms of Use
Effective date: 24 February 2026
Agreement
By using this app, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use this software.
Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old or the minimum age required in your region to use the app.
Acceptable Use
- Use only for lawful purposes
- Do not use the app to monitor systems you do not own or have permission to access
- Do not reverse engineer or tamper with the app
Content & Intellectual Property
- App UI, features, and assets are protected by intellectual property laws
- Do not reproduce or distribute app content without permission
Security & Prohibited Conduct
- Do not introduce malware or harmful code
- Do not attempt unauthorised access
- Do not modify, decompile, or reverse engineer
- Practice responsible disclosure for security issues
Disclaimer of Warranty
The material embodied in this software is provided to you 'AS-IS' and without warranty of any kind, express, implied or otherwise, including without limitation, any warranty of fitness for a particular purpose.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, in no event shall this app or its developers be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the app.
App Store Compliance
This app is distributed through the Apple App Store and complies with all Apple's terms and conditions. Your use is also subject to Apple's terms of service.
Changes to Terms
We may update our Terms of Use from time to time. We will notify you by posting the new Terms in the app and updating the effective date.