Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 18, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Tidy ("the App") handles your information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our practices.
Summary: Tidy does not collect any personally identifiable data. File scans and cleanup operations stay entirely on your Mac. Nothing is uploaded. Files are only moved to Trash — never permanently deleted by the App. The only external service the App uses is RevenueCat, to manage your Tidy Pro subscription.
Information We Collect
We do not collect any personally identifiable information. The only data that leaves your Mac is what is needed to manage your subscription:
- RevenueCat (purchases): a random, anonymous app user ID generated by RevenueCat (not your name, email or Apple ID) and your App Store purchase history for Tidy (products, purchase and expiry dates), used to unlock and restore premium features. Apple processes payments; we never receive your payment details. See RevenueCat’s Privacy Policy.
All file scanning and cleanup happens entirely on your local device without sending any file data, paths, or metadata to us or any third party.
How the App Works
Tidy performs the following operations locally on your Mac:
- Disk Scanning: The App scans folders you select (for example development caches, Xcode build artifacts, AI tool data, and duplicate files) to identify items that can be safely cleaned up.
- Cleanup: Items you choose to clean are moved to the macOS Trash. The App never permanently deletes files on your behalf — you remain in control via the Trash.
- Reporting: Disk usage summaries and counts are shown only inside the App and are not transmitted anywhere.
The App does not connect to any external servers during scanning or cleanup.
Data Security
We take the following measures to protect your data:
- App Sandbox: The App runs in Apple's App Sandbox, limiting its access to only files and folders you explicitly grant permission to.
- Trash-Only Cleanup: Files are moved to Trash, not unlinked, so you can recover any item if you change your mind.
- No Network Access During Scans: Scanning and cleanup do not require any network connections.
- Minimal External Services: The App connects only to RevenueCat (and Apple’s App Store) to manage your subscription. No file data is ever transmitted. The App does not include analytics or crash-reporting services.
Third-Party Services
- RevenueCat — in-app purchase management. RevenueCat processes purchase data through Apple's payment infrastructure. We never receive or store your payment details directly. See RevenueCat's Privacy Policy.
- Apple (App Store) — the app is distributed via the Mac App Store. Apple handles all payment processing. See Apple's Privacy Policy.
We do not use any advertising or user tracking services.
Data We Do NOT Collect
To be explicit, we do not collect:
- Personal identification information
- Usage statistics or patterns
- Location data
- File names, paths, contents, or any metadata about files on your Mac
- Analytics or telemetry data
Your Rights
We do not hold any personal data about you. Your subscription is linked only to a random anonymous ID managed by RevenueCat and to your Apple ID by Apple. All scans and cleanup actions happen locally on your device, and you have full control over them.
Children's Privacy
The App does not collect personal information from anyone, including children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
If we make changes to this Privacy Policy, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: