Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to ClickMate. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information in relation to your use of ClickMate software and our website.

At ClickMate, we believe in complete transparency and respect for user privacy. This policy will help you understand:

• What information we do (and don't) collect
• How we use any information
• Your rights regarding your data

2. Information We DON'T Collect

ClickMate is designed with privacy as a core principle. The application itself:

• No Personal Information - We don't ask for your name, email, or any personal details
• No Registration Required - You can download and use ClickMate immediately without creating an account
• No Usage Tracking - We don't track how you use the application
• No Click Data - Your clicking patterns, positions, and settings are never sent to us
• No Screen Recording - We don't capture or record your screen
• No Keylogging - We don't monitor your keyboard input
• No Analytics - The ClickMate application itself contains no analytics code

3. Data Stored Locally

ClickMate stores configuration settings locally on your device only:

• Click Settings - Your preferred click interval, position mode, and other preferences
• Hotkey Configuration - Your custom keyboard shortcuts
• Language Preference - Your selected interface language
• Window Position - Where you last placed the ClickMate window

Important: All this data is stored only on your local device and is never transmitted to our servers or any third party.

4. Website Analytics

While the ClickMate application itself collects no data, our website (clickmate.cc) uses minimal analytics to help us understand how people find and use our website:

What We Collect on the Website:

• Page Views - Which pages are visited most often
• Referral Source - How visitors found our website
• Browser Type - General browser information for compatibility
• Geographic Region - Country-level location (not precise location)

Analytics Tools:

We use Cloudflare Web Analytics, which is a privacy-first analytics service that:

• Doesn't use cookies
• Doesn't track users across sites
• Doesn't collect personal information
• Is fully GDPR compliant

5. Cookies

Our website uses minimal cookies for essential functionality only:

• Cookie Consent - Remembers your cookie preferences
• Language Preference - Remembers your selected language

We do NOT use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or third-party marketing cookies.

6. Third-Party Services

ClickMate integrates with minimal third-party services:

GitHub

We host our source code and releases on GitHub. When you download ClickMate from GitHub:

• GitHub may collect basic analytics (as per their privacy policy)
• Your IP address may be logged for download statistics
• This is handled entirely by GitHub, not by us

Cloudflare

Our website is served through Cloudflare's network for performance and security. Cloudflare may collect:

• IP addresses for security purposes
• Basic performance metrics
• See Cloudflare's privacy policy for details

7. Open Source

ClickMate is open source software. You can review our entire codebase to verify that:

• No data collection code exists in the application
• No network requests are made (except for update checks)
• Your data stays on your device

Source Code: github.com/zhaibin/ClickMate

8. Update Checks

ClickMate may periodically check for updates by making a request to GitHub's API to see if a newer version is available. This request:

• Contains no personal information
• Only includes your current version number
• Is handled by GitHub's servers
• Can be disabled in settings if you prefer

9. Children's Privacy

ClickMate does not knowingly collect any information from anyone, including children under 13. Since we don't collect personal data at all, there's no risk to children's privacy when using our software.

10. Data Security

Since we don't collect or transmit your data, there's no central database that could be hacked or breached. Your settings are stored securely on your own device, protected by your operating system's security features.

11. International Users

ClickMate is available worldwide and works the same everywhere. Since we don't collect personal data, there are no issues with data transfers across borders or compliance with regional privacy laws.

12. Your Rights

Under various privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.), you have rights regarding your personal data. Since ClickMate doesn't collect your personal data, these concerns don't apply. However, you always have the right to:

• Delete Your Data - Simply uninstall ClickMate to remove all local settings
• Review Our Code - Check our open-source code to verify our privacy claims
• Contact Us - Ask any questions about privacy at [email protected]

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. When we do:

• We'll update the "Last Updated" date at the top
• We'll post the new policy on our website
• Material changes will be announced on our website or GitHub

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.

14. Contact Us

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

• Email: [email protected]
• GitHub: Open an issue
• Website: clickmate.cc

15. Summary