Privacy Policy

Last updated: 09.11.2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Notch, a macOS-native application developed by Nutch app (“we,” “us,” or “our”). Notch enhances your MacBook experience by extending functionality around the system’s notch area, creating a dynamic, customizable interface for quick access to widgets, notifications, and system insights.

We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and other applicable European data protection laws. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, the rights you have under EU law, and how we protect your information.

By installing or using Notch, you agree to the practices described here. If you do not agree, please do not use the app or uninstall it from your device.

2. Data controller

Since Notch does not collect or process any personal data outside the user’s local device, we act solely as the software provider and not as a data controller within the meaning of the GDPR.

However, if you contact us for technical support, updates, or other communication, Nutch app will act as the data controller for that interaction.

Contact Information:
[email protected]

3. Data collection and storage

Notch does not collect, transmit, or store any personal data on external servers. All information related to your preferences, app behavior, or configuration remains entirely on your MacBook.

Specifically:

  • No usage analytics, identifiers, or telemetry are transmitted to us.

  • No account registration or login is required.

  • No background network connections are made for data collection purposes.

  • We do not use third-party SDKs or tracking frameworks.

All settings, preferences, and user interactions are securely stored locally within your macOS environment and can be deleted at any time by uninstalling the app.

  1. Data usage

Because Notch processes data solely on your local machine, any processing (such as displaying notifications, adjusting widgets, or reading system metrics) occurs within macOS and never leaves your device.

We do not have access to or visibility into this information. The app only interacts with macOS system APIs as permitted under Apple’s privacy and security framework.

5. Data sharing and transfers

We do not share, sell, rent, or otherwise transfer any user data — because no data leaves your device.
There are no third-party integrations that access or process your personal information.

If you contact our support team via email or website, the only data we may process are the details you voluntarily provide (e.g., your email address and message). This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is deleted once no longer needed.

6. Security and local data protection

Although Notch does not store or transmit user data externally, it is designed to operate securely within macOS.

  • All data handled by the app (such as preferences or configuration files) are stored using Apple’s secure system storage mechanisms.

  • The app runs within macOS’s sandboxed environment to prevent unauthorized access.

  • We do not include any hidden processes, telemetry, or background data collection scripts.

Users are encouraged to keep their macOS systems updated to ensure ongoing security protections.

7. Data retention

Because we do not store or manage user data, we have no data retention obligations related to app usage.

If you contact us for support, we retain correspondence only as long as necessary to resolve your issue, typically no longer than 12 months, after which it is permanently deleted.

8. Your data protection rights

Under the GDPR, you have rights to access, rectify, erase, or restrict processing of your personal data. However, since Notch does not collect or store personal data, these rights are not applicable to normal app usage.

If you have contacted us for support or subscribed to updates, you may exercise your rights at any time by contacting [email protected]. We will honor your request in compliance with the GDPR.

9. Children’s privacy

Notch is not intended for children under 16 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. Since the app functions entirely offline and stores data locally, it is designed to respect macOS parental and system-level controls.

10. International data transfers

We do not transfer any personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). If you contact us and voluntarily provide information, such communications may be stored or processed by our support provider within the EEA. Any necessary international transfers (e.g., email services) will use EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other GDPR-approved safeguards.

11. Updates to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our product design or legal obligations. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date and make the revised version available on our official website. Continued use of Notch indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:

Contact Information:
[email protected]

If you are an EU resident and believe we have processed your data in a way that violates GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your national Data Protection Authority (DPA). A list of authorities is available here:
https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/about-edpb/members_en

  1. Compliance statement

This Privacy Policy complies with the principles of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and related European privacy laws. Nutch app is built on a privacy-by-design philosophy, ensuring that user data remains entirely under your control and on your device.

We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal data. You retain full ownership and privacy of all information processed locally on your MacBook.

14. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

While Notch itself does not collect any personal data and operates entirely on your MacBook, our official website may use cookies and tracking technologies, including Google Tag Manager (GTM), to help us improve website performance and analyze visitor interactions.

GTM is a tool that allows us to manage and deploy website tags (such as analytics scripts) without modifying the site’s code directly. The data collected through GTM is limited to website interactions and does not include any information from your use of the Notch app. GTM may collect anonymous identifiers, page views, and other aggregated metrics to help us understand website usage.

We do not use GTM to collect personal information from visitors unless you voluntarily provide it (for example, when submitting a contact form).

Your Cookie Choices

You can manage or disable cookies through your web browser settings at any time. Most browsers allow you to:

  • Block or allow cookies from specific websites.

  • Delete cookies that have already been set.

  • Control tracking preferences for analytics services.

Disabling cookies may affect certain website features, such as newsletter sign-ups or page performance monitoring, but will not affect the functionality of the Notch app itself.

For more information about GTM, cookies, and privacy practices, you can visit: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites