Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

SuperDimmer ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our macOS application.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• License Information: If you purchase a Pro license, we collect your license key and purchase information through our payment processor (Paddle).
• Support Communications: If you contact us for support, we collect your email address and the content of your messages.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• App Settings: Your preferences and settings are stored locally on your device using macOS UserDefaults. This data never leaves your device.
• Usage Analytics: We do not collect usage analytics, crash reports, or telemetry data.

2.3 System Permissions

• Screen Recording: Required for brightness detection. We analyze screen content in real-time but never record, store, or transmit screen images.
• Location Services: Optional, used only locally on your device to calculate sunrise/sunset times. We do not transmit your location.
• Automation/AppleEvents: Used for wallpaper switching. We do not access or transmit any data through this permission.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain the Software
• To process Pro license purchases and validate licenses
• To respond to your support requests
• To send important updates about the Software (only if you opt-in)

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Local Storage

All app settings and preferences are stored locally on your device using macOS UserDefaults. This data never leaves your device and is not accessible to us.

4.2 License Validation

Pro license validation is performed through Paddle's secure API. We do not store your payment information; Paddle handles all payment processing securely.

4.3 Security

We implement appropriate technical measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Paddle

We use Paddle for payment processing and license management. Paddle's privacy policy applies to payment transactions: https://paddle.com/privacy

5.2 Cloudflare

Our website is hosted on Cloudflare Pages. Cloudflare may collect standard web analytics. See Cloudflare's privacy policy: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacy/

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We only share information:

• With Paddle for payment and license processing
• If required by law or to protect our rights
• With your explicit consent

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Revoke system permissions at any time through macOS System Settings

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@superdimmer.app.

8. Children's Privacy

SuperDimmer is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@superdimmer.app.