Privacy Policy

DeskCloak — Desktop Privacy Screen

Last updated: September 3, 2026

This privacy policy describes how DeskCloak ("the App"), published by Eduard Bruch, handles your data. In short: the App does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data. There is no account, no registration, and no server-side processing.

1. Data Controller

Eduard Bruch

Kleinfeld 28c, 21149 Hamburg, Germany

Email: support@eduardbruch.com

2. Data We Collect

None. DeskCloak collects zero personal data.

The App is a paid, one-time-purchase macOS utility that hides your desktop icons with a blur or wallpaper overlay for a clean, private screen. It does not require an account, does not use analytics or tracking frameworks, does not contain advertising, and does not transmit any data to external servers. All preferences are stored exclusively on your device and are never sent anywhere.

3. Wallpaper Access

The App reads your current desktop wallpaper to create a seamless overlay that hides desktop icons. This information is processed entirely on your device. The wallpaper image is used only for display purposes and is never stored separately, copied, or transmitted to any server.

4. Locally Stored Data

The following data may be stored on your device only:

This data exists solely on your device. You can delete it at any time by clearing the app's data in your device settings or by uninstalling the App.

5. Third-Party Services

DeskCloak does not integrate any third-party services. There are no analytics providers, no advertising networks, no crash reporting tools, and no subscription management services. The App is a one-time purchase with no in-app purchases or subscriptions.

6. Device Permissions

DeskCloak accesses your desktop wallpaper to render the privacy overlay. The App does not request access to your camera, microphone, photos, contacts, location, or any other sensitive device feature beyond standard app execution and wallpaper reading.

7. Apple Diagnostics

If you have opted in to sharing diagnostics with Apple, Apple may collect anonymized crash logs and usage statistics. This data is collected by Apple, not by Eduard Bruch, and is subject to Apple's privacy policy. You can opt out of Apple diagnostics in System Settings > Privacy & Security > Analytics & Improvements.

8. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, share, or disclose any personal data to third parties, because we do not collect any personal data in the first place.

9. Children's Privacy

The App does not collect personal information from anyone, including children. It is safe for use by all ages. We comply with COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) and GDPR provisions regarding minors.

10. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679, you have the right to:

Since the App does not collect or process any personal data, these rights are inherently fulfilled. Should you have any questions, please contact us.

11. California Residents (CCPA)

We do not collect, sell, or share personal information as defined by the California Consumer Privacy Act. Since no personal data is collected, there is no data to disclose, delete, or opt out of.

12. Right to Lodge a Complaint

Der Hamburgische Beauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit

Ludwig-Erhard-Str. 22, 7. OG, 20459 Hamburg

https://datenschutz-hamburg.de

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

14. Contact

For questions about this privacy policy, contact: support@eduardbruch.com