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Policy

Privacy Policy and Terms of Use for Stink Eye.

🔒 Privacy First Approach

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.