Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 16, 2026
Developer: Mr. Sane / SaneApps

SaneClip is built on a simple principle: your clipboard data belongs to you, and only you. This policy explains what data stays local, what optional network features exist, and what limited anonymous aggregate product events the app may send.

1. What SaneClip Collects

Short answer: SaneClip does not send your clipboard contents or other personal content to SaneApps servers.

SaneClip stores clipboard history locally by default. The app can make network requests for optional iCloud sync, optional user-configured webhooks, update checks, and anonymous aggregate product events such as whether it launched in Basic or Pro mode and whether a first free launch occurred. Those requests do not include your clipboard contents unless you explicitly turn on a feature like sync or webhooks that is meant to send data.

2. How Data Is Stored

All clipboard history is stored locally on your device as encrypted JSON files in your Application Support directory. Your data never touches a server, cloud service, or third party.

• Location: Your clipboard history is stored in ~/Library/Application Support/SaneClip/ (direct download) or ~/Library/Containers/com.saneclip.app/Data/ (Mac App Store version, sandboxed).
• Encryption: SaneClip uses AES-256-GCM encryption at rest (enabled by default). Your clipboard data is encrypted on disk and only decrypted when you access it.
• Touch ID / Password Protection: When enabled, your clipboard history is locked behind biometric or password authentication. Even if someone gains physical access to your Mac, they cannot access your clipboard without authentication.
• Sensitive Data Auto-Detection: SaneClip automatically detects and purges passwords, credit card numbers, and other sensitive data using heuristics. Items flagged as sensitive are not saved to history.
• URL Tracking Parameter Stripping: When you copy URLs, SaneClip automatically removes common tracking parameters (e.g., utm_*, fbclid, gclid) to protect your privacy.

3. iCloud Sync (Optional)

SaneClip includes an optional iCloud sync feature powered by Apple's CKSyncEngine. If you enable this feature:

• Your clipboard history is synchronized across your Apple devices using iCloud CloudKit.
• Data is encrypted in transit and at rest using Apple's encryption standards.
• SaneApps never has access to your synced data. It is stored in your personal iCloud account.
• Apple's privacy policy applies to synced data: apple.com/legal/privacy

iCloud sync is disabled by default. You must explicitly enable it in SaneClip settings.

4. Webhooks (Optional, User-Configured)

SaneClip supports optional webhooks for advanced workflows (e.g., sending clipboard items to automation tools, logging, or integrations).

• Webhooks are disabled by default. You must explicitly configure a webhook URL in settings.
• You control what data is sent and where it goes. SaneClip only sends data to the URL you specify.
• I recommend using HTTPS endpoints and reviewing the privacy policy of any third-party service you integrate with.

5. Third Parties

SaneClip does not share, sell, or transmit your clipboard history to third parties unless you explicitly enable a feature that is meant to do that, such as iCloud sync or a webhook. There are no advertising SDKs or behavioral ad networks embedded in the app.

The only exceptions are:

• Apple iCloud (if you enable sync) — governed by Apple's privacy policy.
• User-configured webhooks (if you enable them) — governed by the privacy policy of the endpoint you choose.
• SaneApps distribution service — Receives anonymous aggregate product events such as Basic vs Pro launch state and first free launch counts. These events do not include your clipboard contents.
• Cloudflare Web Analytics (website only) — The saneclip.com website uses Cloudflare Web Analytics, a privacy-focused analytics service that collects no personal data, uses no cookies, and does not track individual users. This applies only to the website, not the app's clipboard data.

6. 100% Transparent Code

SaneClip is 100% transparent code under the PolyForm Shield license. You can audit the code yourself on GitHub:

github.com/sane-apps/SaneClip

If you find a privacy concern, please open an issue or contact me at [email protected].

7. Children's Privacy

SaneClip does not collect any personal information from anyone, including children under the age of 13. The app operates entirely offline and does not require an account or registration.

8. Changes to This Policy

This privacy policy may be updated from time to time. When it changes, the "Effective Date" at the top of this page will be updated and users will be notified via the app's release notes.

Continued use of SaneClip after changes to this policy constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

9. Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy or SaneClip's data practices, please contact:

Email: [email protected]
GitHub: github.com/sane-apps/SaneClip/issues/new?template=bug_report.md
Developer: Mr. Sane / SaneApps