Privacy Policy
Klakk's Privacy Policy: Zero data collection, no tracking, complete privacy. Learn how our mechanical keyboard sound simulator protects your data and privacy.
Last updated: January 26, 2025
Privacy-First Commitment
At Klakk, we believe privacy is a fundamental right. This policy explains how we handle your data - or rather, how we don't. We've designed Klakk to be completely privacy-respecting from the ground up.
What We DON'T Collect
Klakk is designed with a zero-knowledge architecture. Here's what we explicitly do NOT collect:
- Your keystrokes or typing content
- Which applications you use
- Personal information (name, email, address)
- Usage analytics or behavior data
- Device identifiers or system information
- Network activity or IP addresses
✓ Zero data collection • No servers • No transmission • Complete privacy
Required Permissions
Klakk requires one macOS system permission to function:
Accessibility Permission
Why it's needed: To detect keyboard events system-wide and play corresponding sounds in any application you use. To detect keyboard events system-wide and play corresponding sounds in any application you use.
What it does: Monitors key press events only. No keystroke content is logged, stored, or transmitted. Monitors key press events only. No keystroke content is logged, stored, or transmitted.
Note: This is a standard macOS requirement for apps that monitor keyboard input. Apple's sandboxing ensures Klakk can only detect that a key was pressed, not what was typed.
Local Data Storage
Klakk stores your preferences locally on your Mac using macOS UserDefaults. This data never leaves your device.
Which keyboard sound you've chosen
Your preferred sound volume (0-100)
Whether to start Klakk automatically
To verify your purchase (stored encrypted)
Storage location: ~/Library/Preferences/com.klakkapp.klakk.plist (standard macOS location) ~/Library/Preferences/com.klakkapp.klakk.plist (standard macOS location)
Payment Information
We use Creem, a trusted payment processor, to handle all transactions securely.
- Payment processing is handled entirely by Creem
- We never see or store your credit card information
- Only a license key is stored locally to verify purchase
- Order ID for refund/support purposes only
For more details, see Creem's Privacy Policy Creem's Privacy Policy
Analytics and Data Collection
To improve Klakk and provide a better user experience, we use Firebase Analytics, a service provided by Google LLC.
What Firebase Analytics Collects:
- ✓ App Usage Data: Which features you use, how often you use the app
- ✓ Device Information: Device model, operating system version, language preference
- ✓ General Location: Country and city-level location (not precise GPS)
- ✓ Purchase Events: When purchases are made (but not payment details)
What We Still Don't Collect:
- × Your keystrokes or typing content
- × Which specific applications you use
- × Personal information (name, email, address)*
- × Precise GPS location or IP addresses
* Email is only collected if you contact us for support
Note: We are committed to transparency. Analytics helps us make Klakk better for everyone while still protecting your privacy. Your keystrokes and typing content remain completely private.
Third-Party Services
Klakk uses minimal third-party services, all privacy-respecting:
Creem (Payment Processing)
Handles one-time purchase transactions securely. No recurring payments.
That's it. No advertising networks, no social media trackers, no data brokers.
Data Security
Since we don't collect data, there's nothing to be breached. However:
- Klakk is sandboxed by macOS for additional security
- All preferences are stored locally with standard macOS encryption
- No network communication except for purchase verification
- Code-signed and notarized by Apple
Your Rights
While we don't collect data, we believe in transparency:
Right to Delete
Uninstall Klakk and all local preferences are removed
Right to Access
View your preferences file at ~/Library/Preferences/com.klakkapp.klakk.plist
Right to Opt-Out
Nothing to opt out of - we don't track anything!
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we'll notify you through the app or via email (if you've contacted us). Check this page periodically for the latest version.
Our commitment: We will never introduce tracking or data collection without explicit opt-in consent. We will never introduce tracking or data collection without explicit opt-in consent.
Questions About Privacy?
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how Klakk handles your data, please don't hesitate to reach out.