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Privacy policy

A local app, with a clear approach to your data.

Last updated: 25 September 2026 · TidyZip 1.0

Your files stay on your Mac

TidyZip is a local macOS ZIP utility. The app does not collect or transmit your files, passwords, personal information, usage data or device identifiers to the developer. No account is required.

Files and permissions

TidyZip accesses files and folders you select or drop into the app and the destination you choose. It reads source files to create a ZIP and leaves the originals unchanged. It excludes known macOS service entries from the ZIP; it does not remove personal information embedded in documents or photos. Archive verification reads data in memory without extracting files to disk.

Passwords and local storage

Passwords are used only for the current creation or verification operation. TidyZip does not save passwords to preferences, Keychain, logs or a server. Language and security preferences are stored locally. Created ZIP files remain at the destination you choose. Temporary archive files are removed after normal completion or cancellation; an unexpected system interruption may leave temporary files.

No tracking or advertising

TidyZip includes no advertising, analytics, tracking or third-party crash-reporting service. The bundled libzip library processes archives locally. The app has no network client or server entitlement. macOS and App Store services are governed by Apple’s own privacy settings and policies.

Your choices and deletion

You control where archives are saved and may delete them in Finder. TidyZip has no server-side account or file store to delete. You may reset local app preferences or remove the app. The app does not keep a persistent history of your selected files. Contact us to request deletion of information you have voluntarily sent by email.

Contact and support

For privacy questions, contact the TidyZip developer at forall@tuta.com. If you email us, your email address and message are processed to respond to your request. Email is handled by the email service provider and is kept only as long as needed to resolve the request and meet applicable obligations. Do not send archive passwords or confidential files.

Changes to this policy

This policy applies to TidyZip 1.0. Last updated: 25 September 2026. We will update this policy if the app’s data practices change. The date above identifies the current version.

This website

The TidyZip website is hosted by Vercel. It uses no analytics scripts, advertising cookies, tracking pixels, external fonts or sign-up forms. Vercel processes technical request data, such as IP addresses and browser information, to serve and secure the site. This hosting activity is separate from the offline macOS app. Our static pages do not set cookies or local storage.

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Questions about privacy?

Contact the TidyZip developer at forall@tuta.com