diff --git a/privacy-policy.md b/privacy-policy.md index 72bfdb2..a425474 100644 --- a/privacy-policy.md +++ b/privacy-policy.md @@ -1,8 +1,65 @@ - # NeatShift Privacy Policy - - NeatShift is committed to protecting your privacy. Our application: - - Does not collect any personal information - - Does not transmit any data - - All operations are performed locally on your device - - No telemetry or usage data is collected - +# Privacy Policy + +## Overview +NeatShift is available in two versions: +1. GitHub Release (Open Source Version) +2. Microsoft Store Version + +## GitHub Release Version +The GitHub release version of NeatShift: +- Does not collect any telemetry or usage data +- Does not send any information over the internet +- All operations are performed locally on your machine +- No personal information is collected or stored + +## Microsoft Store Version +The Microsoft Store version of NeatShift includes optional telemetry to help improve the app. This is: +- Completely optional (you can decline during first launch) +- Can be enabled/disabled at any time in Settings +- Only collects anonymous usage data + +### Data Collected (Microsoft Store Version Only) +When telemetry is enabled, we collect: +- Feature usage (which buttons you click) +- Operation success/failure rates +- Settings preferences (theme, safety options) +- Basic error information when something goes wrong + +### Data NOT Collected +We never collect: +- File names or contents +- Personal information +- System information +- Any identifiable data + +### Data Usage +The collected data helps us: +- Understand which features are most useful +- Identify problems and bugs +- Make informed decisions about future improvements +- Improve the overall user experience + +### Your Control +In the Microsoft Store version: +- Telemetry is opt-in only +- You can decline telemetry during first launch +- You can change your choice anytime in Settings +- Each installation gets a random, anonymous ID (like "HappyPenguin" or "DancingTaco") +- You can generate a new random ID at any time + +## Data Storage +- Telemetry data is processed using Google Analytics 4 +- Data is stored securely and anonymously +- Data is only used in aggregate form +- Individual user sessions are not analyzed + +## Updates to Privacy Policy +We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here and in the app's documentation. + +## Contact +If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please: +- Open an issue on GitHub +- Contact us through our Discord server +- Email us at neatshiftcontact@zohomail.in + +Last updated: Jan 2025