Is the NotchStar file shelf private
Yes, in the ways that matter here. The shelf remembers where files are, not their contents, and it is cleared when you quit. NotchStar needs no account. Files you drop stay on your Mac unless you choose to AirDrop them.
What the shelf holds
- Locations of the files you dropped, in memory.
- Nothing is written out for the shelf, so nothing is left after you quit.
What leaves your Mac
- Files you send. Only the ones you AirDrop, to the device you pick. That goes through macOS AirDrop.
- Anonymous version information, only if you opt in. The privacy page says it never contains files, clipboard, notes, calendar or location.
What NotchStar does not do
- It does not upload dropped files.
- It does not read file contents to build the shelf.
- It does not require a sign in.
Who can see the shelf
Anyone at your Mac who opens the notch sees the icons and names. The shelf is cleared when you quit, but between launches it is not hidden. Quit NotchStar or press Clear before you share your screen.
Read the whole privacy page, the File Shelf page and what the shelf remembers.
