Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 30, 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how brow ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use the brow application ("Software") and the macbrow.app website ("Website"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly.

By using our Software or Website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide:

• Email address (only if you create a Brow Pro account)
• Payment information (processed by Paddle; we do not store card details)
• Support requests and communications

Information collected automatically:

• Device type and macOS version
• App version and crash reports (anonymized)
• Basic usage analytics (feature usage frequency, not content)

Information we do NOT collect:

• Clipboard contents
• File contents or documents
• Screen recordings or screenshots
• Keystrokes or text input
• Browsing history
• AI prompts or responses (processed locally or via your own API key)

3. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.

4. How We Use Your Information

• To provide, maintain, and improve the Software
• To process payments and manage subscriptions
• To send important service communications (e.g., security updates)
• To diagnose and fix technical issues
• To understand aggregate usage patterns and improve features

We do not sell your personal data. We do not use your data for advertising.

5. Information Sharing

We may share your data only in the following limited cases:

• Payment processing: Paddle processes payments on our behalf and is subject to their own Privacy Policy.
• Crash reporting: Anonymized crash data may be sent to our error tracking service.
• Legal requirements: If required by law, regulation, or legal process.

6. Data Storage & Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including TLS/SSL encryption for data in transit and encrypted storage for data at rest. Your data is stored on secure servers. We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to provide our services or as required by law.

Upon account deletion or request, we will delete your personal data within 30 calendar days.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict processing of your data
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@macbrow.app.

8. Cookies

Our Website may use essential cookies to ensure proper functionality. We do not use advertising or third-party tracking cookies. Analytics, if any, are privacy-respecting and anonymized.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the revised version on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the Software after changes constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at support@macbrow.app.