Privacy Policy
Our Privacy Commitment: 100% Local Processing
ApexMouse is architected with a strict privacy-first foundation. All mouse wheel smoothing, cursor physics, radial dials, and button remappings execute entirely on-device via native macOS APIs. We do not track, log, or transmit your keystrokes, mouse coordinates, clicks, or visited applications.
1. Overview & Philosophy
At ApexMouse ("we", "us", or "our"), we believe desktop utilities should do their job silently and respectfully. ApexMouse is not an ad-supported application, nor do we monetize user data. Our business model is straightforward: we sell lifetime software licenses.
This Privacy Policy explains how information is (and is not) collected, used, and protected when you visit our website (apexmouse.tech) and when you use the ApexMouse macOS application.
2. macOS System Permissions & Hardware Access
To deliver smooth scrolling, gestures, and button mapping, macOS requires specific user-granted permissions. Here is transparently why each is requested and how it is used:
| Permission | Purpose in ApexMouse | Data Handled |
|---|---|---|
| Accessibility (CGEventTap) | Intercepts mouse wheel events to apply CVDisplayLink sub-pixel deceleration, and detects extra mouse buttons (Middle, B4, B5). | Processed in real-time in memory and immediately discarded. Never stored, never transmitted. Left and right clicks are bypassed untouched. |
| Screen Recording (Preflight Only) | Inspects window geometry solely to determine which app is under the cursor for per-app scroll speed exceptions. | ApexMouse preflights this check; it does not capture screen pixels, take screenshots, or record video. |
| Apple Events (Automation) | Enables user-configured shortcuts that interact with macOS Mission Control or Spaces navigation. | Commands executed locally via standard macOS Apple Events scripting bridge. |
| IOKit HID Access | Differentiates external USB/Bluetooth mice from built-in Mac trackpads and queries battery percentage. | Reads local hardware vendor/product IDs and battery level. No personal identifiers. |
3. What Information We Collect
A. In the ApexMouse Desktop Application
- Zero Application Telemetry: We do not embed telemetry libraries, Google Analytics, Firebase, Sentry, or any tracking SDKs in the binary.
- Zero Activity Logging: We do not log which apps you open, your typing, or your web browsing history.
- Local Application Settings: Your scroll physics settings, custom button maps, and per-app profiles are saved exclusively on your local Mac disk in
UserDefaultsand Application Support.
B. License Activation & Validation
When you enter a license key to unlock ApexMouse Pro, the application transmits an encrypted HTTPS request to our Merchant of Record,
Gumroad (api.gumroad.com), containing:
- The license key you entered.
- The product permalink (e.g.
apexmouseorapexmousepb). - A non-reversible, salted cryptographic hash of your Mac's hardware identifier (UUID) for activation seat accounting.
- The software version number (e.g.
26.9.20).
Upon successful activation, your license key and product tier are stored in your private
macOS Keychain (com.apexmouse.license). A periodic validation check occurs every 3 days over TLS 1.3 without consuming additional activations.
If your Mac is offline, ApexMouse provides a 15-day offline grace period during which Pro features remain fully active.
C. On Our Website
Our website is hosted on Vercel's global edge network. When you browse the website, standard web server access logs (anonymized IP address, user-agent, referring URL, and timestamp) may be temporarily recorded by Vercel for infrastructure health, DDoS mitigation, and performance monitoring. We do not use third-party marketing cookies or tracking pixels.
4. Payments & Merchant of Record
All financial transactions for ApexMouse licenses are conducted through our Merchant of Record, Gumroad, Inc. Gumroad securely manages payment processing, currency conversion, VAT/sales tax compliance, and order fulfillment.
We do not collect, process, or store your credit card numbers, bank details, or billing addresses. Gumroad's handling of your financial and transactional data is governed by the Gumroad Privacy Policy.
5. Data Security & Storage
We adhere to industry best practices to safeguard any data associated with your license:
- All network communications with the licensing API use modern TLS 1.3 encryption.
- License keys and instance identifiers are stored using Apple's native macOS Keychain Services, protected by your Mac's Secure Enclave and user login keychain.
- We do not maintain centralized customer databases containing your browsing or behavioral data.
6. Your Rights (GDPR, UK DPA & CCPA)
Depending on your jurisdiction (including the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, and California), you have specific statutory rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to Access & Portability: You may request confirmation of whether we hold personal data related to your license purchase.
- Right to Rectification: You may update the email address linked to your license key at any time.
- Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): You may request the deletion of your license activation records by contacting support. Note that deleting active license records terminates the license entitlement.
- Do Not Sell My Personal Information: We never sell, rent, or monetize your personal data.
7. Software Updates
ApexMouse checks for application updates by querying public release metadata from GitHub Releases (or our secure update endpoint). This request transmits standard HTTP headers (OS version and client user-agent) to check if a newer build is available. No personal identifiers are attached to update requests.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our security practices, please contact our engineering team:
Direct Privacy & Data Inquiries
Email: apexmousesupport@gmail.com
Response Time: We aim to reply to all privacy inquiries within 48 business hours.