Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

Overview

XCStrings Pro is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information when you use our macOS application.

Information We Collect

Local Processing Only

XCStrings Pro operates entirely on your local machine. We do not collect, store, or transmit any of your personal data or project files to our servers.

Translation Services

When you use the translation feature:

  • Your strings are sent to AI translation services (such as OpenAI) for processing
  • The transmission is encrypted and secure
  • We do not store or log any of your translated content
  • Translation providers process data according to their own privacy policies

License Validation

For license validation purposes only, we may collect:

  • A unique device identifier
  • License key information
  • App version number

How We Use Information

Any information collected is used solely for:

  • Validating your license
  • Providing translation services through third-party APIs
  • Improving app performance and fixing bugs

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

  • All network communications use encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Your project files never leave your local machine
  • API keys and credentials are stored securely in the macOS Keychain
  • We do not have access to your source code or string content

Third-Party Services

XCStrings Pro uses third-party translation services. When you translate content:

  • Your strings are sent to the translation provider
  • The provider processes the data according to their privacy policy
  • We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of translation providers you use

Your Rights

You have complete control over your data:

  • All processing happens locally on your device
  • You can disable network features at any time
  • You can delete the app to remove all local data
  • No account or personal information is required to use the app

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@xcstringspro.com

Children's Privacy

XCStrings Pro is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Compliance

XCStrings Pro is designed to comply with applicable privacy laws and regulations, including:

  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
  • Apple's App Store Guidelines