# How to turn off anonymous version info in NotchStar

> It is off unless you said yes. To change it open Settings, General, Privacy and switch Share anonymous version info off. The random ID is then deleted.

Canonical: https://www.notchstar.com/help/notchstar-anonymous-version-info-off/
Last updated: 2026-11-04

Published 2026-11-04.

Anonymous version info is off by default. If you said yes and want to stop, open Settings, General, Privacy and switch off **Share anonymous version info**. NotchStar stops sending it and deletes the random ID it made on your Mac.

## Steps

1. Click the star in the menu bar and choose **Settings**, or use the gear in the notch.
2. Stay on the **General** tab and scroll to **Privacy**.
3. Switch **Share anonymous version info** off.

The same switch turns it on later if you change your mind.

## What it sends when on

Once a day, one small event with:

- the NotchStar version and build number
- your macOS version and chip (Apple silicon or Intel)
- whether you are on the trial, licensed or expired
- a random ID created on your Mac

It never includes your name, email, license key, Mac name, files, clipboard, notes, calendar or location. It goes to notchstar.com, which passes it to PostHog in the EU. The purpose is to see which versions and macOS releases are in use.

## When you were asked

The first time you open the Home tab, NotchStar asks once. A no, or ignoring the question, means nothing is sent. Nothing is sent from the app during the free trial unless you said yes.

See [everything NotchStar sends](https://www.notchstar.com/help/what-notchstar-sends/) and the [privacy checklist](https://www.notchstar.com/guides/notch-app-privacy-checklist/). The [System Stats tool](https://www.notchstar.com/features/system-stats/) data stays local and is not part of this event.

## Quick answers.

### Is the random ID linked to my identity?

No. It is generated on your Mac and the event carries no name, email or license key. Turning the option off deletes it.

## Keep reading.

- [What NotchStar sends and when](https://www.notchstar.com/help/what-notchstar-sends/): NotchStar sends nothing by default. It contacts a server only to activate or check a license, and for anonymous version info if you opt in.
- [A privacy checklist for any Mac notch app](https://www.notchstar.com/guides/notch-app-privacy-checklist/): Seven checks to make before you install a notch app: permissions, notarization, network use, data storage and what to do if something looks off.
- [What happens the first time you open NotchStar](https://www.notchstar.com/help/first-launch-notchstar/): On first launch NotchStar adds a star to the menu bar, starts the 7 day trial and the notch opens when you move the pointer to it. Here is what you will see.
- [CPU, memory, disk, battery and network](https://www.notchstar.com/features/system-stats/): Live CPU, memory, disk, battery and network speed gauges in your Mac notch. Sampling only runs while the tab is open, so it stays light.

## More in Privacy and permissions.

- [What NotchStar sends and when](https://www.notchstar.com/help/what-notchstar-sends/): NotchStar sends nothing by default. It contacts a server only to activate or check a license, and for anonymous version info if you opt in.