Privacy Policy — ZIP Password Mac

Hello! Let's Talk About Your Privacy We know privacy policies are usually long, confusing documents filled with legal jargon that nobody actually reads. We're going to try something different. This privacy policy is written in plain, friendly language because we believe you deserve to understand exactly how your data is (and isn't) handled when you use ZIP Password Mac. Here's the short version: We respect your privacy deeply, and we've designed ZIP Password Mac to collect as little data as possible. Your files stay on your device. Your passwords never leave your device. We're not in the business of harvesting your data. Now, let's go through the details so you have the complete picture.

Our Privacy Philosophy Before we dive into specifics, we want to share the principles that guide everything we do: Privacy by design. We built ZIP Password Mac from the ground up with privacy in mind. We didn't start with a data-hungry app and then try to add privacy later — we started by asking "what's the minimum data we need to make this work?" Local-first processing. Your files are compressed and encrypted entirely on your device. They don't travel to our servers, the cloud, or anywhere else unless you choose to send them somewhere yourself. Zero-knowledge encryption. We never see your passwords. We couldn't access your encrypted files even if we wanted to (which we don't). Your secrets are truly yours alone. Transparency. We'll always be upfront about what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we use it. No surprises, no hidden agendas.

Information We Don't Collect Let's start with the good news — here's a list of things we never collect: Your files. ZIP Password Mac processes everything locally on your device. Your photos, documents, videos, and other files never leave your device through our app. We don't see them, we don't store them, we don't analyze them, we don't transmit them anywhere. Your passwords. When you create a password-protected archive, that password exists only in your device's memory during the encryption process. It's never transmitted to us, never stored in any database, never logged anywhere. We literally have no way to know what passwords you've used. Your archive contents. We have no visibility into what you're compressing or encrypting. Whether it's family photos, business documents, or your secret recipe collection, it's none of our business. Detailed usage analytics. We don't track every button you press, every file you compress, or how long you spend in the app. We're not building a detailed profile of your behavior. Location data. We don't track where you are when you use the app. Contact information from your device. We don't access your contacts, address book, or any personal information stored on your device. Browsing history or other app data. We don't look at what other apps you use or what websites you visit.

Information We May Collect In the interest of complete transparency, here are the limited types of information we might collect: Basic App Analytics To understand how the app is performing and how we can improve it, we may collect anonymous, aggregated analytics such as: General usage statistics — like how many times the app is opened, which features are most popular, and what compression settings people tend to use. This information is aggregated and anonymized, meaning we see trends across all users but can't identify individual behavior. Crash reports — if the app crashes, we may receive a report that helps us understand what went wrong so we can fix it. These reports might include technical information about your device (like the operating system version) but don't contain your personal files or passwords. Device information — basic details like device type, operating system version, and app version help us ensure compatibility and prioritize which devices to support. This information isn't linked to your identity. We use this information solely to improve ZIP Password Mac, fix bugs, and make better decisions about future development. We don't sell this data, share it with advertisers, or use it for any purpose other than making the app better. Support Communications If you reach out to our support team, we'll collect: Your email address — so we can respond to your question or concern. The content of your message — so we understand what you need help with. Any attachments you send — if you share screenshots or other files to help explain an issue. We keep support communications only as long as needed to resolve your issue and maintain reasonable records for quality purposes. We don't use your support emails for marketing, and we don't share your contact information with third parties. Ad-Removal Unlock Codes If you choose to support our development by leaving a tip to remove advertisements, we'll collect: Your email address — to send you your unique unlock code. Transaction information — basic records of your tip for our accounting purposes and to help you if you ever lose your code. We don't see your full payment details — those are handled securely by Apple's payment systems. We only receive confirmation that a transaction occurred. Information from Third-Party Services ZIP Password Mac displays advertisements in the free version. Our advertising partners may collect certain information to serve relevant ads. This typically includes: Device identifiers — like advertising IDs that help prevent you from seeing the same ad repeatedly. General location — typically at the country or region level, not your precise location. Basic device information — like device type and operating system. We've chosen advertising partners who respect user privacy, but their data practices are governed by their own privacy policies. You can limit ad tracking through your device settings (Settings → Privacy → Tracking on iOS, or System Preferences → Security & Privacy → Privacy → Advertising on Mac). When you remove ads by supporting our development, advertising partners no longer receive any information from your use of ZIP Password Mac.

How We Use Information The limited information we do collect is used for these purposes: To improve the app. Anonymous analytics help us understand what's working well and what needs improvement. If lots of users are experiencing crashes on a particular device, we prioritize fixing that. To provide customer support. When you contact us with a question, we use your information to help you. To deliver unlock codes. If you tip to remove ads, we use your email to send your code. To serve advertisements. In the free version, ads help support our development costs. The information collected for advertising is used to show you relevant ads and prevent excessive repetition. To comply with legal requirements. In rare circumstances, we might need to retain or disclose information to comply with applicable laws. That's it. We don't sell your information. We don't share it with data brokers. We don't use it to build profiles for targeted advertising across other apps or services.

How We Protect Information For the limited information we do handle, we take security seriously: Encryption in transit. Any information transmitted between your device and our servers (like when you contact support) is encrypted using industry-standard protocols. Secure storage. Information we store (like support emails and unlock code records) is kept in secure systems with appropriate access controls. Limited access. Only team members who need access to perform their jobs can see any stored information. Regular review. We periodically review our data practices to ensure we're following best practices and not keeping information longer than necessary. Of course, the best security is not collecting data in the first place — which is why we've designed ZIP Password Mac to minimize data collection from the start.

Third-Party Services ZIP Password Mac integrates with a few third-party services. Here's what you should know: Apple Services The app is distributed through Apple's App Store and uses Apple's systems for payments (including tips). Apple has its own privacy practices, which you can review in their Privacy Policy. We don't control how Apple handles information. Advertising Networks The free version of ZIP Password Mac displays advertisements provided by third-party ad networks. These networks have their own privacy policies governing how they collect and use information. We've selected partners who we believe handle data responsibly, but we encourage you to review their policies as well. Once you remove ads by supporting our development, no advertising-related data collection occurs in the app. Analytics Services We may use third-party analytics services to help us understand app usage patterns. These services collect anonymized, aggregated data and have their own privacy policies.

Your Choices and Rights You have control over your privacy. Here's what you can do: Limit ad tracking. Your device settings allow you to limit how advertising networks track you across apps. On iOS and iPadOS, go to Settings → Privacy → Tracking. On macOS, go to System Preferences → Security & Privacy → Privacy → Advertising. Remove ads entirely. By supporting our development with a tip, you can permanently remove advertisements and the associated data collection from your ZIP Password Mac experience. Contact us about your data. If you'd like to know what information we have about you, want us to delete it, or have any other questions about your data, please contact us. We'll respond as quickly as we can. Manage support communications. If you've contacted our support team and would like us to delete your correspondence, just let us know. Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights under local privacy laws (like GDPR in Europe or CCPA in California). We respect these rights and will work with you to address any requests. Just reach out to us at [privacy email] and we'll help you out.

Children's Privacy ZIP Password Mac is not directed at children under 13 (or under 16 in some jurisdictions). We don't knowingly collect personal information from children. If you're a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we'll delete it promptly.

International Users ZIP Password Mac is available worldwide, and our users come from many different countries. If you're using the app from outside [your country], please be aware that any information you provide may be transferred to and processed in [your country] or other locations where our systems or service providers operate. We'll always handle your information in accordance with this privacy policy, regardless of where you're located.

Changes to This Policy We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we'll: Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Notify you of significant changes through the app, our website, or other appropriate means. Give you the opportunity to review changes before they take effect when possible. We encourage you to check back occasionally to stay informed about how we're protecting your privacy. Your continued use of ZIP Password Mac after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.

Data Retention We keep different types of information for different periods: Analytics data is retained in aggregated, anonymized form and doesn't identify you personally. Support communications are kept as long as needed to resolve your issue, plus a reasonable period afterward for quality assurance and in case follow-up questions arise. Unlock code records are kept indefinitely so we can help you if you ever lose your code or need to verify your supporter status. Information you control (like files on your device) stays on your device and is subject to your own data management practices. We don't keep information longer than necessary for the purposes described in this policy.

A Final Word Thank you for taking the time to read our privacy policy. In a world where many apps treat your data as a product to be sold, we're committed to a different approach. Your files are yours. Your passwords are yours. Your privacy is yours. We built ZIP Password Mac to help you protect your sensitive files, and we believe that starts with respecting your privacy in how we build and operate our app. Now go encrypt something! Your secrets are safe with us — because we'll never know what they are. — The ZIP Password Mac Team