Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

Overview

Wordy is designed with privacy as a core principle. Your snippets and data stay on your device. We believe your text expansions are personal, and we've built Wordy to respect that.

Data Collection

We don't collect any data. Wordy has no analytics, no crash reporting, and no telemetry of any kind.

  • Your snippets - All snippets, triggers, and text expansions are stored locally on your Mac.
  • Your keystrokes - Wordy monitors keystrokes locally to detect triggers, but this data never leaves your device.
  • Personal information - We don't require an account or collect personal data to use the App.
  • No analytics or telemetry - We don't track how you use the App, what features you use, or any usage statistics.
  • No crash reports - Crash data stays on your device and is never sent to us.

Data Storage

Local Storage

By default, all your data is stored locally on your Mac in the Application Support folder:

~/Library/Application Support/Wordy/

iCloud Sync (Optional)

If you enable iCloud sync, your snippets are stored in your personal iCloud Drive:

~/Library/Mobile Documents/com~apple~CloudDocs/Wordy/

iCloud data is encrypted in transit and at rest by Apple. We do not have access to your iCloud data. Your data syncs only between your own devices signed into the same Apple ID.

Third-Party Services

Wordy does not share your data with third parties. We do not use third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking services that would have access to your snippets or personal information.

If you choose to enable iCloud sync, your data is subject to Apple's Privacy Policy.

Security

We take security seriously:

  • Wordy is a sandboxed macOS application, limiting its access to only necessary system resources.
  • Accessibility permissions are required only to detect keystrokes for trigger expansion.
  • All data remains on your device unless you explicitly enable iCloud sync.
  • We regularly update the App to address potential security vulnerabilities.

Your Rights

Because your data is stored locally, you have full control:

  • Access - Your snippets are stored as readable JSON files on your Mac.
  • Export - You can export all your data at any time using the built-in export feature.
  • Delete - Uninstalling Wordy and removing the Application Support folder completely removes all your data.
  • Portability - Export your snippets as CSV or JSON to use elsewhere.

Children's Privacy

Wordy is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us.