Privacy Policy for Junkyard

Introduction

Junkyard ("we," "our," or "the app") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our macOS disk cleanup application.

Information We Collect

Local File Scanning:

• What We Access: Junkyard scans your Mac's file system to identify temporary files, caches, logs, and other removable content
• How It's Used: All scanning happens locally on your device. We analyze file sizes, locations, and types to help you reclaim disk space
• Storage: All scan results are stored locally on your Mac and never transmitted elsewhere

System Information:

• What We Collect: Basic system information including macOS version, available disk space, and used disk space
• Purpose: To display accurate storage information and ensure compatibility
• Storage: This information remains on your device only

Cleanup History:

• What We Store: Records of your cleanup operations, including:
  • Date and time of cleanup
  • Number of items removed
  • Amount of space reclaimed
  • Categories of files cleaned
• Location: Stored locally in ~/Library/Application Support/Junkyard/logs/
• Access: Only you have access to this information on your Mac

What We Don't Collect

We want to be crystal clear about what we DON'T do:

• ✗We do NOT collect any personal information
• ✗We do NOT track your usage or behavior
• ✗We do NOT send any data to external servers
• ✗We do NOT use analytics or tracking tools
• ✗We do NOT share any information with third parties
• ✗We do NOT require you to create an account
• ✗We do NOT access your personal files (documents, photos, etc.)

Data Security

• All operations are performed locally on your Mac
• No internet connection is required for the app to function
• Files are moved to your Mac's Trash, giving you the ability to recover them if needed
• You maintain full control over what gets cleaned and when

Permissions

Junkyard requires the following macOS permissions to function:

Your Rights

You have complete control over your data:

• View Your Data: All cleanup history is stored in plain JSON format on your Mac
• Delete Your Data: Simply delete the app and its support files to remove all data
• Control Scanning: You decide when to scan and what to clean

Children's Privacy

Junkyard does not knowingly collect any information from anyone, including children under 13. The app requires no personal information to function.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in the app and on our website with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Third-Party Services

Junkyard does not integrate with any third-party services, analytics tools, or advertising networks.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: contact@3nsofts.com