Effective Date: October 13, 2024
Pallet (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we handle any personal information we may collect when you use our website (“the Website”) and application (“the App”).
Information We Collect
The App
The App uses Sparkle to check for updates. When the App checks for updates, it connects to our server to determine if a new version is available. This process may collect and transmit the following information to our server:
- App Version Number: To determine if an update is needed.
- Operating System Version: To ensure compatibility with your system.
- Device Architecture: Such as Intel or Apple Silicon, to provide the correct version.
- IP Address: Used temporarily during the update check process.
No Personal Data Collection
We do not collect any personal data or user information through the App beyond what is necessary for update checks. The information collected is used solely to provide you with the latest updates and improve the App’s performance. Apart from update checks, the App operates locally on your macOS device and does not transmit any data to our servers or third parties.
Data Security for Update Checks
All update checks are conducted securely over HTTPS, and the updates are cryptographically signed to ensure their integrity and authenticity. We take reasonable measures to protect the data transmitted during the update process.
The Website
Our Website is hosted and served through Cloudflare, a content delivery network and web security service. Cloudflare provides us with analytics data to help us understand how visitors interact with our Website so we can improve our services.
Data Collected by Cloudflare
Cloudflare may collect certain data automatically when you visit our Website, including:
- IP Addresses: Used for security purposes to detect malicious activity and to optimize content delivery.
- System Configuration Information: Such as browser type, operating system, and device information to ensure compatibility and optimal performance.
- Referring URLs: To understand how users arrive at our Website.
- Pages Visited and Time Spent on Pages: To analyze how users interact with our Website.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: Used to identify malicious visitors, reduce the chance of blocking legitimate users, and provide customized services.
Anonymous Audience Data
The data collected by Cloudflare is used to provide us with anonymous audience analytics. This information does not include personal identifiers such as your name or email address.
No Access to Personal User Data
Cloudflare’s collection of data is primarily for security, performance optimization, and providing us with analytics. They do not access personal user data unless you voluntarily provide it through interactive features on our Website.
Cookies and Opt-Out
You can control the use of cookies at the individual browser level. If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our Website may not function properly. For more information on how Cloudflare collects and uses data, and how you can manage your privacy preferences, please visit Cloudflare’s Privacy Policy.
Use of Apple’s Frameworks
The App utilizes Apple’s built-in frameworks to deliver its functionalities. Any data collected or processed by these frameworks is managed by Apple and is subject to Apple’s Privacy Policy. Such data collection occurs only after obtaining your explicit consent.
Third-Party Services
We do not integrate any third-party analytics, advertising, or data collection services within the App other than those mentioned above.
Data Security
- App: We take reasonable measures to protect the data transmitted during the update process via Sparkle. All communications are encrypted, and updates are signed to ensure their authenticity. Your data remains on your device under your control, and we do not collect personal identifiers.
- Website: We take reasonable measures to protect the data collected via Cloudflare. Since this data does not include personal identifiers, the risk associated with data breaches is minimal.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.