What NotchStar sends and when
NotchStar sends nothing about you by default. It has no account. It contacts a server in only two cases: when you activate a license or the weekly license check runs, and once a day for anonymous version info, but only if you chose to share it.
When it sends
| What | When | Goes to |
|---|---|---|
| License key and Mac name | You press Activate | Dodo Payments |
| License key and instance ID | About once a week, if licensed | Dodo Payments |
| Version, build, macOS version, chip, trial or licensed state, random ID | Once a day, only if you said yes | notchstar.com, passed to PostHog in the EU |
During the free trial, with version info off, the app contacts no server.
What never leaves your Mac
- Clipboard history stays in memory, holds up to 50 items and is cleared when you quit. Items that a password manager marks as concealed are skipped. See the clipboard tool.
- Quick Notes and the teleprompter script are stored in the app’s preferences on your Mac.
- The file shelf remembers where files are, not their contents.
- Calendar and Reminders are read through macOS and are not copied or uploaded.
- Mirror shows a live preview only while its tab is open. Nothing is recorded.
- System stats are read locally.
The one exception noted in the privacy policy: with Spotify through the AppleScript fallback, the album image may load from Spotify’s servers.
Where to read more
Read the full privacy policy, the privacy checklist for notch apps and how to turn version info off. Licensing is explained in offline use.
