Privacy Policy

Overview

ProximityShortcuts App: The ProximityShortcuts application itself collects absolutely no personal data. It monitors Bluetooth Low Energy signals locally on your Mac and triggers shortcuts through the macOS Shortcuts app. No information is ever transmitted to external servers.

Apple Mac App Store: When ProximityShortcuts is downloaded from the Mac App Store, Apple may collect data related to downloads, purchases, and app usage as governed by Apple's Privacy Policy. This data is not accessible to ProximityShortcuts.

ProximityShortcuts Website: This privacy policy covers data handling practices for the ProximityShortcuts website only, which may collect minimal analytics and technical information as described below.

Data Collection and Processing

ProximityShortcuts App - No Data Collection:

• No personal information collected
• No proximity or Bluetooth data transmitted anywhere
• No analytics or telemetry
• All proximity monitoring happens locally on your Mac
• Shortcut names and settings stored locally only
• No access to shortcut content or execution results

ProximityShortcuts Website - Minimal Data:

• Website is hosted on Cloudflare Pages
• Cloudflare may collect technical data (IP address, browser type) as described in their Privacy Policy
• No analytics or tracking implemented by ProximityShortcuts
• No contact forms - only email communication

Legal Basis for Processing

Data processing occurs under the following legal grounds:

1. Legitimate Interests (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f))

• Website functionality and performance
• Security and fraud prevention
• Understanding website usage patterns

2. Consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a))

• Analytics cookies (if applicable)
• Marketing communications (if opted in)

Data Storage and Security

ProximityShortcuts App - Complete Local Processing:

• All proximity monitoring occurs exclusively on your Mac
• No data transmission to any servers
• No cloud sync or external dependencies
• All app preferences stored locally only

Website Data - Minimal Server Storage:

• Website hosted on Cloudflare Pages infrastructure
• Data handling governed by Cloudflare's Privacy Policy
• Industry-standard encryption for all transmissions
• No contact forms or user-submitted data stored

Data Processing Location

Data processing may occur outside your country of residence. All processing follows:

• GDPR requirements (European Union)
• Applicable international privacy laws
• Standard contractual clauses for international transfers

Third-Party Processing

App Distribution:

• Apple Inc. - Handles app distribution, payments, and App Store analytics
• Apple may collect download, purchase, and usage analytics as per their Privacy Policy
• Personal information from Apple about individual users is not received

Website Data Sharing:

• Website hosting provider: Cloudflare Pages (see Cloudflare's Privacy Policy)
• Required legal disclosures

The ProximityShortcuts app itself shares no data with any third parties beyond Apple's App Store distribution requirements.

User Rights

You maintain the right to:

• Access personal data
• Request data correction
• Request data deletion
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent

Requests are processed within 30 days, with possible 60-day extension for complex cases.

Data Retention

Specific retention periods:

• Website data is processed by Cloudflare Pages as per their Privacy Policy
• App data: Never collected or stored
• Contact forms: None - email communication only

Children's Privacy

ProximityShortcuts app and website are not designed for users under 13 years of age and do not knowingly collect data from children.

Automated Processing

Neither ProximityShortcuts app nor website employ automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal effects.

Mac App Store Privacy Labels

ProximityShortcuts' App Store privacy label indicates "No Data Collected" because:

• No data is collected by the ProximityShortcuts app
• No data is transmitted to external servers
• All proximity monitoring happens locally on your device

Apple may separately collect data related to App Store usage, downloads, and purchases as governed by Apple's Privacy Policy, which is independent of ProximityShortcuts' data practices.

Cookie Usage

The ProximityShortcuts website uses essential cookies for basic functionality and security. These are strictly necessary for the website to operate. Cookie settings can be controlled through browser preferences. The ProximityShortcuts app uses no cookies or tracking.

Policy Updates

Updates to this policy are communicated through one or more of the following:

• Website updates
• Email notifications (if applicable)

Contact Information

For privacy inquiries:

• Email: [email protected]
• Support: [email protected]

Postal address:

Response provided within reasonable timeframe, targeting resolution of concerns promptly and appropriately.

Authority Contact

Unresolved privacy concerns regarding website data handling may be reported to your national Data Protection Authority (DPA).