Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Globb ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how our application works.

This Privacy Policy explains how Globb, a macOS file organization application, handles information when you use our app and visit our website (globbhq.com).

Data Controller:
Nicolò Rava
Via Milano 6
40068 San Lazzaro di Savena (BO), Italy
Email: nic.rava27@gmail.com

2. Information We Do NOT Collect

Globb is designed with privacy as a core principle. We want to be clear about what we do not collect:

• No Personal Information: We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any other personally identifiable information.
• No Account Required: Globb does not require registration, login, or account creation.
• No File Content Access: We do not read, access, or transmit the contents of your files.
• No Device Tracking: We do not collect information about your Mac hardware, serial numbers, or unique device identifiers.
• No Location Data: We do not collect or track your geographic location.
• No Payment Information: All purchases are processed through Apple's App Store, and we never have access to your payment card details.

3. How Globb Works Locally

Globb operates entirely on your local Mac and does not communicate with any external servers or cloud services.

File Access

• Globb accesses only file metadata (file extension, creation date, and file system location) to organize your files.
• The app requires permission to access specific folders through macOS's standard permission system (NSOpenPanel).
• You can revoke these permissions at any time through Globb's settings.

Local Data Storage

• All your projects, sorting rules, and configurations are stored locally on your device using CoreData.
• This data includes folder paths and names, which may contain your macOS username (e.g., /Users/YourName/Documents/).
• This information never leaves your device and is not synchronized via iCloud or any cloud service.

4. Optional Feedback System

To improve Globb, we offer an optional in-app feedback system.

When It Appears

• After 30 minutes of app usage or when closing the app.
• At most once every 24 hours.
• You can always skip or dismiss the prompt.

What We Collect (Only If You Choose to Provide Feedback)

When you voluntarily submit feedback, we may receive:

• Star rating (1–5 stars)
• Optional text feedback
• App version number
• Skip status

Important Notes

• Any personal information you voluntarily include will be visible to us.
• This data is used solely to improve Globb and is never shared externally.
• The legal basis for processing feedback is your explicit consent, which you may withdraw at any time by contacting nic.rava27@gmail.com.

5. Website Analytics (globbhq.com)

Our website may use analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. Analytics are only activated after you provide explicit consent.

Data Protection and Consent

• You can withdraw consent at any time via your browser settings.
• IP anonymization is enabled where analytics are used.
• You can also opt out by using privacy-focused browsers or browser extensions.

6. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Article 6)

7. Third-Party Services

Apple App Store

Data related to app downloads, purchases, and crash reports (if enabled) are handled by Apple under Apple's Privacy Policy. We only receive anonymized or aggregated data.

We do not share data with any other third parties.

8. Data Security

• All feedback submissions are transmitted via encrypted HTTPS connections.
• Access to feedback data is restricted to authorized personnel only.
• Local app data is protected by macOS security mechanisms.

9. International Data Transfers

For users in the EU/EEA, United Kingdom, or Switzerland:

• All local app data remains on your device.
• Optional feedback and analytics data may be processed in the United States.
• Standard Contractual Clauses are used where necessary.

10. Children's Privacy

Globb is rated 4+ and not directed to children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13 (or under 16 in the EEA).

If you believe such data has been submitted, contact us at nic.rava27@gmail.com.

11. Your Privacy Rights

GDPR (EU/EEA Users)

You have the right to: access, rectify, or delete your feedback data; restrict or object to processing; withdraw consent at any time; lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority.

CCPA (California Users)

You have the right to: know what information is collected; request deletion; opt out of sale (we do not sell personal data); exercise your rights without discrimination.

Contact: nic.rava27@gmail.com. We respond to all requests within 30 days.

12. Data Retention

• Feedback data: Retained only as long as necessary for product improvement, unless deletion is requested.
• Analytics data: Retained per the analytics provider's default policy.
• Local app data: Remains on your device until you uninstall Globb or delete it manually.

We retain data only as long as necessary to fulfill the stated purposes or as required by law.

13. Future Features

We may introduce AI-powered file organization in future updates. If implemented, we will clearly disclose any new data processing, request explicit consent before activation, and ensure no retroactive data collection occurs.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or data requests, contact:

Email: nic.rava27@gmail.com

Postal Address:
Nicolò Rava
Via Milano 6
40068 San Lazzaro di Savena (BO), Italy

15. Supervisory Authority

If you are located in the EEA, you can contact your local authority. For Italian users:

Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Piazza Venezia n. 11 — 00187 Roma, Italy
www.gpdp.it