Know what MergeDock stores and why.

1. Overview

This policy explains how MergeDock handles information when you use the macOS app, this website or support. MergeDock works with files and folders you select and does not require an account.

2. File operations and output

3. Data stored by the app

MergeDock may store the following information in its app environment to provide requested features:

• Preferences such as appearance, comparison rules, editor behavior and language.
• Recent-comparison history and pinned sessions.
• Recovery data retained when a safe overwrite does not complete and the original file may need to be restored.
• Security-scoped bookmark data used to regain macOS-authorized access to selected files or folders.
• Cached App Store product display information and verified entitlement state.

File timestamps may be read to detect external changes and maintain comparison state. These values are used for app functionality, not advertising or tracking.

4. File and folder access

MergeDock runs in the App Sandbox. You grant access through macOS when selecting a file, folder, save destination or Git repository. A security-scoped bookmark may preserve that authorization for future history, recovery or Git sessions. If macOS invalidates an authorization after a move, restore or storage change, the app may ask you to select the current location again.

5. App Store purchases

Apple processes downloads, purchases, restoration and payment details. MergeDock requests product information and verified entitlement status from StoreKit so it can display availability and unlock purchased features. MergeDock does not receive your full payment-card details.

6. Support messages

If you contact support@mergedock.net, the email address, message, attachments and diagnostic details you choose to provide are received through the email service used for support. They are used to answer your request, investigate the reported issue and maintain necessary support records. Avoid sending confidential file content unless specifically requested and appropriately redacted.

7. This website

This static website does not use advertising SDKs, analytics tags or tracking cookies. To avoid forced language redirects, it stores only the display language you explicitly select in your browser's local storage. You can change this choice with the language selector or remove it by clearing the site's browser data. Links to the App Store and email open services governed by their respective providers.

8. Your controls and deletion

• Manage comparison history and pinned sessions from the history window.
• Manage recovery items from Recovery Center.
• Reset settings from the relevant settings pages where available.
• Remove the app to delete data held in its local app container, subject to macOS and backup behavior.
• Use macOS Settings to review or revoke system-level file permissions where available.

9. Security and retention

MergeDock uses macOS sandboxing, user-selected file access and security-scoped authorization to limit file access. Local settings, history and recovery data remain until removed through available controls, app removal or system cleanup. Support correspondence is retained only as reasonably needed to respond, diagnose recurring issues and meet legal obligations.

10. Updates and contact

This policy may be updated when product behavior or legal requirements change. The effective date above identifies the current version. Privacy questions may be sent to support@mergedock.net.