1. Overview
This Privacy Policy explains what information AppsForMacOS (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects when you visit appsformacos.com (the “Site”), how we use it and the choices you have. We designed the Site to work without accounts and to collect as little personal data as possible.
2. Information We Collect
Information collected automatically
Like most websites, our hosting servers automatically record standard technical data when you load a page: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring page, the pages you visit and the date and time of your request. This data is used for security, troubleshooting and basic traffic statistics.
Information you provide
If you rate an app, contact us by email or send a correction, we receive the information you choose to share — for example your email address, your message and the rating you submit. We do not require you to create an account.
Information we do not collect
We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data, payment details or precise location. We never ask you to install anything from our servers — all downloads happen on the developers’ own websites.
3. How We Use Information
- To operate, maintain and secure the Site and prevent abuse.
- To understand which pages and categories are useful and improve the catalog.
- To calculate and display average user ratings for apps.
- To reply to your messages and fix reported issues.
We do not sell your personal information, and we do not share it with third parties for their own marketing.
5. Third-Party Services
Fonts. The Site loads fonts from Google Fonts. When your browser requests a font, Google receives your IP address and browser information. See Google’s Privacy Policy.
Sharing buttons. Share links in the footer open Facebook, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, Reddit or Pinterest only when you click them. Those services then process data under their own privacy policies.
Hosting. Our hosting provider processes server logs on our behalf to deliver the Site securely.
6. Links to Developer Websites
Every GET button and download link takes you to a third-party website — a developer’s site, GitHub or the Mac App Store. We do not control these sites and are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review the privacy policy of any site before downloading or providing information there.
7. Data Retention & Security
Server logs are kept only as long as needed for security and statistics and are then deleted or anonymized. Emails are kept as long as needed to handle your request. We use HTTPS and reasonable technical measures to protect information, but no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
8. Your Rights
Depending on where you live — including under the EU/UK GDPR and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) — you may have the right to access, correct or delete your personal data, to object to or restrict certain processing, and to receive a copy of your data. To exercise any of these rights, email us at [email protected]. We will respond within the time required by applicable law. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
9. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in the EU), and we do not knowingly collect personal data from them. If you believe a child has sent us personal information, contact us and we will delete it.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will change the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Significant changes will be highlighted on the Site.
11. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle data, email [email protected]. Learn more about AppsForMacOS.