Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

This privacy policy applies to the Pin app for macOS (the "Application") created by Florian Schuster (the "Developer").

Data Collection

Pin does not collect, store, transmit, or share any personal data. The Application runs entirely on your device and makes zero network requests. There are no servers, no analytics, no telemetry, and no crash reporting.

Text Processing

When you use Pin, it reads the currently selected text from the active application using the macOS Accessibility API. If that is not available, it can use a clipboard-based fallback that briefly copies the selection to the system clipboard. The text is processed on your device and is never stored, logged, or transmitted. When the clipboard fallback is used, Pin attempts to restore your previous clipboard contents right after capture, but if the clipboard changes during the capture window, restoration may not occur.

Permissions

Pin requires the macOS Accessibility permission to read selected text from other applications. This permission is granted through System Settings and can be revoked at any time. No other permissions are required.

Third-Party Services

Pin has zero third-party dependencies and integrates with no external services.

Children's Privacy

Since Pin does not collect any data, there are no concerns regarding children's privacy.

Changes

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy, contact the Developer at pin.app.support@proton.me.