Terms & Privacy

1. About HapticPad

HapticPad is a macOS application that provides haptic feedback through the Mac's Force Touch trackpad as you hover over interactive elements in your web browser. It is developed and operated as an independent product by Sync Inc Ltd.

By downloading the app, installing the browser extension, or signing up to the waitlist, you agree to these terms.

2. Waitlist & Email Communications

When you submit your email address to join the HapticPad waitlist, you are consenting to be contacted about:

• The HapticPad launch and availability date
• Early access opportunities
• Product updates and news directly related to HapticPad

We will not send unrelated marketing, sell your address to third parties, or add you to any other mailing lists without your explicit consent.

You can unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email we send. Unsubscribing removes you from all HapticPad communications immediately.

3. App Privacy — What HapticPad Does Not Collect

HapticPad is built on a privacy-first architecture. The application:

• Never records, reads, or transmits URLs, page content, or any information about the websites you visit
• Only detects the type of element being hovered (link, button, or input) — nothing else
• Does not connect to any external servers during normal operation
• Does not include analytics, crash reporting, or telemetry of any kind

All haptic processing happens entirely on your device. No browsing data ever leaves your Mac.

4. Local Data Storage

HapticPad stores the following data locally on your device only:

• Trial start date — stored in your Mac's Keychain to manage the 7-day free trial period. This persists across app deletion to prevent trial resets.
• Daily usage minutes — stored in your Keychain to enforce the 10-minute daily limit on the free tier after trial expiry.
• Settings preferences — stored in UserDefaults (your Mac's standard app preferences). Includes your chosen haptic pattern per element type.
• Purchase entitlement — managed by Apple's StoreKit 2 and your Apple ID. HapticPad does not store payment information.

None of this data is transmitted off your device.

5. Purchase & Licensing

HapticPad is available as a free download with a 7-day full-access trial. After the trial period, a one-time In-App Purchase of $5 unlocks unlimited use permanently.

• The purchase is a non-consumable In-App Purchase processed by Apple through the Mac App Store.
• Your licence is tied to your Apple ID and can be restored on any Mac you own at no additional charge.
• All payment processing, receipts, and refund requests are handled by Apple. We do not have access to your payment details.
• For refund requests, please contact Apple Support directly.

After trial expiry, the free version allows up to 10 active minutes of haptic feedback per day. This resets at midnight local time.

6. Browser Extension

The HapticPad browser extension is available free from the Chrome Web Store. It communicates with the HapticPad macOS app via a local WebSocket connection on your device only.

The extension detects when your cursor hovers over an interactive element and sends a single message containing only the element type (link, button, or input) to the native app. It does not read page content, capture keystrokes, access cookies, or communicate with any remote server.

7. Your Rights

If you have signed up to the waitlist, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you (your email address)
• Request correction or deletion of your data at any time
• Withdraw your consent to be contacted at any time by unsubscribing
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, email us at hlvmarshman@gmail.com.

8. Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of HapticPad or the waitlist after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

9. Contact

If you have any questions about these terms or your data, please contact us at hello@syncincltd.com.