Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

Overview

NotchPad is designed with privacy in mind. Your notes, clipboard history, and snippets are stored locally on your Mac. We do not collect, transmit, or store your personal data on any server.

Data We Collect

The NotchPad app does not collect personal information. Specifically:

All notes, snippets, and clipboard history remain on your device.
The NotchPad app does not include any analytics or tracking.
We do not require an account or login.

Our website (notchpad.app) uses the following analytics services to understand visitor traffic:

Vercel Analytics — collects anonymous, aggregated visitor data (page views, referrers, country). See Vercel's Privacy Policy.
Google Analytics (GA4) — collects usage data including pages visited, referral source, approximate location, device and browser type. GA4 may use cookies to distinguish unique visitors and may process IP addresses. See Google's Privacy Policy.

Local Storage

All data created within NotchPad is stored locally using macOS-native storage mechanisms. This data never leaves your device unless you explicitly choose to export or share it.

Clipboard Access

NotchPad monitors your system clipboard to provide clipboard history functionality. This data is stored locally and is never transmitted externally. You can clear your clipboard history at any time from within the app.

Touch ID / Biometric Data

NotchPad uses macOS biometric authentication (Touch ID) to lock individual notes. Biometric data is handled entirely by macOS and is never accessed or stored by NotchPad.

License Verification

When you enter a license key, NotchPad communicates with our payment provider (Polar.sh) to verify your license. This transmits your license key and a machine identifier. No personal data, notes, or clipboard content is shared during this process. We do not store license verification data beyond the verification request.

Software Updates

NotchPad checks for software updates using the Sparkle framework. This may transmit basic system information (macOS version, app version) to determine if an update is available. No personal data is collected during this process.

Cookies

The NotchPad app does not use cookies. Our website uses cookies only through Google Analytics (GA4) to distinguish unique visitors and analyze site traffic. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, or by adjusting your browser's cookie settings.

Data Retention

Local app data is stored on your device until you delete it. Website analytics data is retained according to Google's and Vercel's standard retention policies.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, delete, or port your data.

App data: Since all app data is stored locally on your Mac, you have full control — you can view, export, or delete it at any time.
Website analytics: You may opt out of Google Analytics using the opt-out add-on or by disabling cookies in your browser.
California residents (CCPA/CPRA): We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
EU/EEA residents (GDPR): Our legal basis for processing website analytics data is legitimate interest in understanding site traffic. You may exercise your data subject rights by contacting us.

To exercise any rights, contact us at support@tinythings.app.

Children's Privacy

NotchPad is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.

Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Singapore.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated date.

Contact

If you have questions about this policy, contact us at support@tinythings.app or use our contact form.