Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 14, 2026 · Effective Date: December 25, 2025
The short version: Clarity processes everything locally on your device. We don't collect, store, or transmit your personal data to any servers.
Information We Do NOT Collect
Clarity is designed with privacy as a core principle. We do not collect:
- Your photos or files
- Face recognition data
- Location information from your photos
- Usage analytics or tracking data
- Personal identification information
- Device identifiers
- Crash reports (unless you explicitly send them)
How Clarity Works
Local Processing Only
All of Clarity's features run entirely on your Mac:
- Face Detection & Recognition: Uses Apple's Vision framework locally. Face data is stored only on your device.
- Duplicate Detection: Image comparison happens on-device. No images are uploaded anywhere.
- File Organization: Files are moved and renamed locally on your file system.
- Private Vault: Encrypted using Apple's Security framework. Keys stored in your Mac's Keychain, never transmitted.
- Auto-Redact PII: Personal ID detection and masking happens entirely on your device.
- Sensitive Content Detection: Uses Apple's built-in Sensitive Content Analysis framework locally.
Permissions We Request
| Permission | Why We Need It |
|---|
| Photos Library | To import photos from Apple Photos (optional) |
| Camera | Security Camera feature (Intruder Capture) |
| Notifications | To alert you when tasks complete |
You can revoke these permissions at any time in System Settings → Privacy & Security.
Third-Party Services
Clarity does not use any third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking services. The only external connections Clarity may make:
- Apple's App Store — For license validation and in-app purchases
- Your email client — If you choose to contact support
- Your web browser — If you click help links
iCloud Sync
Clarity optionally syncs app preferences and person profiles (not photos) via Apple's CloudKit with end-to-end encryption. You can disable sync at any time in Settings → iCloud.
Children's Privacy
Clarity does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. The app is rated 4+ and contains no objectionable content.
Data Security
- Sandboxed Application — Limited access to system resources
- Keychain Storage — Sensitive data stored in Apple's secure Keychain
- AES-256-GCM Encryption — Private Vault encryption
- No Network Transmission — Your data stays on your device
Your Rights
Since Clarity doesn't collect your data, traditional data rights are handled directly by you:
- Access: All your data is on your Mac in the app's sandboxed container
- Deletion: Delete the app or its data folders at any time
- Portability: Export your data using Clarity's export features
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Changes will be posted on our website and noted in app updates.
Contact Us
Email: privacy@ultimateclarity.app
Website: ultimateclarity.app
Ultimate Clarity is committed to protecting your privacy. Your data belongs to you.