Privacy Policy
1. Who We Are
CopyCount ("the App") is developed and distributed by Ron Yahav ("we", "us", or "our") at ronyahav.com. Questions about this policy can be sent to privacy@ronyahav.com.
2. Data We Do Not Collect
CopyCount does not collect, store, transmit, or share:
- Your name, email address, or any other personal identifiers
- File names, folder names, or file contents
- Usage analytics, crash reports, or telemetry
- Location data
- Device identifiers or IP addresses
- Any information that could be used to identify you or your computer
3. Local Storage Only
If the App ever stores any preferences, it does so using macOS UserDefaults, which is a local file on your Mac. This data never leaves your device and is not accessible to any network service.
4. Clipboard Access
CopyCount reads your system clipboard (NSPasteboard) when explicitly requested or when the app is brought to the foreground. This is used solely to count the text you have copied. The App reads this data in real-time, calculates the statistics, and immediately discards the text. It does not log, cache, or transmit your clipboard contents.
5. Text Statistics
CopyCount performs character, word, and line counting locally on your device. The App does not read other file contents, upload text, or transmit your writing. All operations are performed locally using basic macOS system APIs.
6. Third-Party Services
CopyCount does not integrate with any third-party services, analytics providers, advertising networks, or cloud platforms. The App makes no network requests of any kind.
7. Mac App Store Distribution
CopyCount is distributed through the Apple Mac App Store. Apple may collect usage and crash data as described in Apple's own Privacy Policy. We receive only aggregated, anonymous App Store analytics (number of downloads, territory) and have no access to individual user data through Apple's systems.
8. Children's Privacy
CopyCount is a productivity utility intended for general audiences. It does not knowingly collect data from children under 13 (or the relevant age in your jurisdiction). Because the App collects no data from anyone, no special measures for children's data are required.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Effective date" at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of the App after a change constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. Material changes will be communicated via an App update note on the Mac App Store.
10. Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@ronyahav.com.