Privacy

The DropSweep app

DropSweep scans your Downloads folder locally on your Mac. File names, file contents, category results, and cleanup selections are not uploaded to the DropSweep website or its developer. The app does not require an account and does not include advertising or product analytics.

Updates

DropSweep uses Sparkle to check for app updates. Update checks read an appcast hosted on GitHub, and releases are downloaded from GitHub. These requests necessarily share standard technical request information, such as an IP address and user agent, with the respective infrastructure providers. Their own privacy terms apply to that processing.

This website

The DropSweep website is hosted by Vercel. Like other hosting providers, Vercel processes technical request data needed to serve and protect the site. The website does not provide user accounts, forms, advertising, or payment processing.

The selected light or dark theme is stored locally in your browser. DropSweep does not receive that preference.

Analytics and performance

The website uses Vercel Web Analytics to understand aggregated page views and general usage. It also records a custom event when a download link is selected, including the button location, app version, and destination URL. Vercel states that this service stores anonymized data and does not use cookies. The website also uses Vercel Speed Insights to collect real-world performance measurements such as Core Web Vitals. These measurements help identify slow or unstable pages.

Learn more in Vercel's Analytics privacy documentation and Privacy Notice.

External links

Links to GitHub, releases, documentation, and the developer's portfolio lead to independently operated websites. Those providers process visits under their own privacy terms.

Questions and changes

This page may be updated when DropSweep or its website changes. For privacy questions, contact the project maintainer through the DropSweep repository. Please do not include sensitive personal information in a public issue.