Privacy Policy
HapticPad is built with privacy as a default, not an afterthought.
What we collect
HapticPad collects no personal data. The Mac app and browser extension do not track you, profile you, or send any information about your browsing to us or any third party.
How the browser extension works
The browser extension detects when your cursor hovers over interactive elements - links, buttons, and inputs - and signals the Mac app to fire haptic feedback. It detects only the element type (link, button, or input). It does not read, store, or transmit:
- Page URLs or domain names
- Page content or text
- Your browsing history
- Any personally identifiable information
All communication happens locally between the browser extension and the Mac app via a WebSocket connection on your device. Nothing leaves your device.
Payments
HapticPad is free. We do not take payments and do not collect any payment details. No account is required to use HapticPad.
Analytics and crash reporting
HapticPad does not include any third-party analytics SDKs. If you opt in to sharing diagnostics with Apple through macOS system settings, Apple may share anonymised crash reports with us. We use these only to fix bugs.
Data storage
Your HapticPad settings (chosen haptic patterns per element type) are stored locally on your Mac using macOS UserDefaults. This data never leaves your device.
Children's privacy
HapticPad does not knowingly collect any information from anyone under 13 years of age.
Changes to this policy
If we make material changes to this policy, we will update the date at the top of this page. Continued use of HapticPad after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
Questions about privacy? Email us at [email protected].