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Privacy Policy for Pudding

Last Updated: November 14, 2024

Overview

Pudding (“the App”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how the App handles your information.

Data Collection

What We Collect:

• Text content you type in the App
• Editing actions and timestamps (for replay functionality)
• Document files you create (.pudding files)

What We DON’T Collect:

• We do not collect any personal information
• We do not track your usage or behavior
• We do not use analytics or telemetry
• We do not collect device identifiers
• We do not access your contacts, location, or other personal data

How Your Data Is Used

Your text content and editing history are used solely to:

1. Display your document in the text editor
2. Enable replay of your typing history
3. Save and load your documents

Data Storage

Local Storage Only:

• All documents are stored locally on your Mac
• Documents are saved in locations you choose (e.g., Desktop, Documents folder)
• We do not store your data on our servers
• We do not have access to your documents
• We do not use cloud services or remote storage

File Format:

• Documents are saved as .pudding files in binary PropertyList format
• Files contain only your text content and edit action timestamps
• No personal identifiable information is embedded in files

Data Sharing

We Never Share Your Data:

• We do not share, sell, or transmit your data to third parties
• We do not use third-party services that collect data
• We do not include advertising or tracking networks
• Your documents remain entirely under your control

User-Initiated Sharing:

• You may choose to share .pudding files with others by standard file sharing methods
• If you share a .pudding file, the recipient can view your text content and replay your typing history
• Shared files may include timestamps of when edits were made
• You are responsible for any documents you choose to share

Data Security

Security Measures:

• Documents are stored using macOS standard file security
• Files are protected by your macOS user account permissions
• Binary format helps prevent accidental modification of replay data
• No internet connection required for any functionality

Your Rights and Control

You Have Full Control:

• You can delete any .pudding document at any time
• You can move or back up documents using standard file operations
• You can choose where to save your documents
• You can uninstall the App at any time, and your documents remain on your Mac

Children’s Privacy

The App does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. The App is a general-purpose text editor suitable for all ages and does not include features that require age verification.

Third-Party Services

No Third-Party Integration:

• The App does not integrate with any third-party services
• The App does not include analytics frameworks
• The App does not connect to external servers
• The App functions entirely offline

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Data Retention

User-Controlled Retention:

• Documents are retained on your Mac until you delete them
• The App does not automatically delete or expire documents
• Uninstalling the App does not delete your .pudding documents

International Users

Since all data is stored locally on your device, no data crosses international borders through the App’s operation. If you share documents internationally, standard file transfer laws apply.

Compliance

This App complies with:

• Apple App Store privacy requirements
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• Other applicable privacy laws

Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data:

Email: alexis.rondeau@gmail.com Developer: Alexis Rondeau

Your California Privacy Rights

California residents have the right to request information about data collection practices. Since this App does not collect personal information or share data with third parties, these requests are not applicable. However, you may contact us with any questions.

GDPR Rights (EU Users)

Under GDPR, you have rights including access, rectification, erasure, and portability. Since all data is stored locally on your device:

• Right to Access: You have direct access to all your .pudding files
• Right to Erasure: You can delete any document at any time
• Right to Portability: Your documents are in a portable file format on your device
• Right to Rectification: You can edit any document at any time

Summary

In Plain English: Pudding is a completely local, privacy-first text editor. Everything you type stays on your Mac. We don’t collect, transmit, or see any of your data. Your documents are yours, stored where you choose, protected by your Mac’s security.

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Consent: By using Pudding, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the App.