Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 29, 2026

coolmac.tools ("we", "us") makes small, native Mac apps — currently Beacon and Reclaim. This policy explains what we do and don't collect. The short version: our apps run on your Mac, and your files, messages, and searches stay there.

Our apps are local-first. They do not upload your files, messages, search index, or scan results to us. We can't see them.

What the apps do on your Mac

Beacon searches content already on your Mac (files, and — only with your permission — Messages, Mail, Notes, and browser history). All indexing and searching happens on-device. Nothing is sent to us.
Reclaim analyzes your local storage to show what's using space and what is safe to remove. This analysis runs entirely on your Mac. Nothing is sent to us.

Beacon AI mode (bring-your-own-key)

Beacon's optional AI mode is bring-your-own-key. You supply your own API key for a provider you choose (OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google). That key is stored locally on your Mac. When you run an AI search, your query and the matching snippets are sent directly from your Mac to the provider you selected, under that provider's own terms and privacy policy. coolmac.tools never receives your API key, your query, or your content, and is not an intermediary in those requests. AI mode is off by default and gated behind an explicit disclosure.

Information we do collect

Purchase & subscription data. Payments are processed by Stripe. We receive the information needed to fulfill and manage your subscription (such as your email address and subscription status). We do not receive or store your full card details — Stripe handles that.
License data. We store your license key and its subscription status so the app can confirm your subscription is active.
Support correspondence. If you email us, we keep that message to help you.
Basic technical logs. Our website and license server may keep standard, short-lived server logs (e.g., IP address, request time) for security and reliability.

How we use it

Only to provide the apps and support: process payments, validate licenses, deliver updates, and answer your questions. We do not sell your personal information, and we do not use it for advertising.

Service providers

Stripe — payment processing.
Cloudflare — website and license-server hosting.
GitHub — app download and update delivery.
Your chosen AI provider — only if you enable Beacon's AI mode, and only for the content you send from your Mac.

Data retention

We keep purchase, license, and support data for as long as your account/subscription is active and as needed to meet legal, tax, and accounting requirements. Server logs are kept only briefly.

Your choices

You can request access to, correction of, or deletion of the personal data we hold about you by emailing [email protected]. You can cancel your subscription at any time (see our Refund Policy).

Children

Our apps are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect their personal information.

Changes

We may update this policy; we'll revise the "last updated" date above. Material changes will be reflected here.

Contact

Questions? Email [email protected].