Privacy Policy

Copy Text on Screen – OCR Tool (macOS)

Last updated: 24 Sep 2025

Developer: Tuna Ocal

Summary

We do not collect, store, or share any personal data. All core processing (OCR, QR/barcode reading, PDF text extraction, and text-to-speech) is performed locally on your Mac. The only exception is the optional Translate feature, which uses the DeepL API to securely process text over the internet. There is no user tracking, no analytics SDKs, and no advertising.

Data We Collect

None. The app does not collect personal information, usage analytics, identifiers, or diagnostics.

Permissions We Request (macOS)

Screen Recording

Used only to capture a user-selected area of the screen for on-device OCR and QR/barcode decoding.

Accessibility

Used only to register global hotkeys and improve shortcut accessibility.

macOS requests these permissions and you can change them at any time in System Settings → Privacy & Security.

Screen Recording Data

What is captured:

Only the pixel buffer of the area you select. There is no background or continuous recording, and no capture of keystrokes, microphone, camera, or other system data.

Purpose:

Solely to run on-device OCR/QR decoding and immediately return the result to you.

Sharing:

None. Pixel data and OCR/QR results are processed locally and are not transmitted to any third party.

Storage:

The captured image is kept briefly in RAM during processing. A temporary image file may be created only for the duration of processing and is deleted immediately afterward.

Translate Feature (DeepL API)

When you use the Translate option, the recognized text is securely sent to the DeepL API for translation.

No images, identifiers, or personal metadata are ever transmitted.

Only the text you explicitly select for translation is sent.

We do not store or retain your translated content.

Data Retention

  • Recognized text results may be stored in a local history for your convenience.
  • No images are stored in history.
  • There is no cloud sync.
  • You can delete history items at any time from within the app.

How Your Data Is Processed

On-device: OCR, QR/barcode decoding, PDF extraction, and text-to-speech.

Cloud (optional): Translate feature (via DeepL API).

By default, the app does not upload your content anywhere unless you explicitly use the Translate function.

Third-Party Services

DeepL API (for translations only).

No other third-party services are used.

If additional integrations are added in the future, the app will:

  • send only the text/image you explicitly choose,
  • not attach identifiers,
  • never retain data on our servers.

We will update this policy and show an in-app disclosure before enabling such features.

Children’s Privacy

The app is rated 4+ and does not target or knowingly collect data from children.

International Transfers

No data is collected or transferred, except when you use the Translate feature (DeepL servers may process the text outside your country, subject to their policies).

Your Choices

  • You can revoke Screen Recording or Accessibility permissions in System Settings → Privacy & Security at any time.
  • Uninstalling the app removes all locally stored settings and history.

Changes to This Policy

If we make material changes, we will update the date at the top and, when appropriate, notify you in-app.

Contact

If you have questions, contact: tunaocal287@gmail.com