Privacy Policy

Collector is a macOS desktop application operated by Proletic, Inc., a company registered in the United States (Delaware).

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what data Collector collects, why we collect it, how it is used (including for AI training), and what rights you have under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This policy applies only to users aged 18 years or older.

1. Introduction

Collector is a macOS desktop application operated by Proletic, Inc. ("we," "us," or "our").

2. Who We Are (Data Controller)

Company: Proletic, Inc.

Registered in: United States (Delaware)

Role under GDPR: Data Controller

Privacy contact: privacy@proletic.com

3. What Data Collector Collects

Collector collects computer usage data from your macOS device. This may include, now or in the future:

  • Applications opened and usage duration
  • Websites visited and URLs
  • Keyboard input and mouse activity
  • Screenshots or screen recordings
  • File names and metadata
  • System and device information (such as operating system details)
  • Technical usage and performance data

4. How We Use Your Data

We process collected data for the following purposes:

  • To provide the core functionality of the Collector application
  • To improve app performance and reliability
  • For analytics and usage insights
  • For research and development
  • To train and improve artificial intelligence and machine-learning models developed by Proletic, Inc.
  • Where possible, data used for AI training is aggregated and analyzed to prevent identification of individuals.

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Explicit User Consent (Article 6(1)(a))

  • You must actively consent before using Collector.
  • Consent is required because data collection is a core function of the app.
  • If you do not consent, Collector cannot be used.

Withdrawal of Consent

  • Withdrawing consent requires discontinuing use and uninstalling the app.
  • You may also contact us to request deletion of previously collected data.

6. AI Training and Model Development

Collector data may be used to train, validate, and improve AI and machine-learning models owned and operated by Proletic, Inc.

You can use Collector without allowing your data to be used for AI training if this option is made available in the app or by contacting us.

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share collected data with third parties. All data is processed solely by Proletic, Inc. No third-party analytics or advertising providers receive your data.

8. International Data Transfers

Proletic, Inc. is based in the United States. If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), your data may be processed outside the EU. We take appropriate safeguards to protect your data in accordance with GDPR requirements.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect collected data, including encryption of data in transit, restricted internal access to data, and secure systems and infrastructure. Despite these measures, no system can be 100% secure.

10. Data Retention

  • Data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy.
  • You may request deletion of any data that can be reasonably associated with you.
  • Because we do not maintain direct identifiers linking data to specific individuals, it may not always be technically possible to identify or delete data that cannot be linked back to you.

11. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the EU or EEA, you have the right to:

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@proletic.com. We may need to verify your request before acting on it. Where data cannot be linked to you due to de-identification or aggregation, deletion may not be technically feasible.

  • Access your data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of any data that can be reasonably associated with you
  • Export your data
  • Object to certain processing
  • Withdraw your consent

12. Age Restriction

Collector is intended only for adults aged 18 or older. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available within the app or on our website. Continued use of Collector after changes means you accept the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact privacy@proletic.com at Proletic, Inc.

Questions? Reach out at team@proletic.co