Privacy Policy
FreeUpMyMac
Last updated: January 28, 2026
FreeUpMyMac ("we," "our," or "us") is operated by Tunde Alao, based in London, United Kingdom. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our macOS application.
Our Commitment to Privacy
FreeUpMyMac is designed with privacy in mind. The app performs all disk scanning and analysis locally on your Mac. We do not access, collect, or store the contents of your files.
Information We Collect
Smart Check Feature
When you use the Smart Check feature to analyze whether a file is safe to delete, we send the following information to our servers:
File name
File path
We do not send the contents of your files. This information is used solely to provide you with safety recommendations and is not stored after the analysis is complete.
Analytics
We use PostHog to help us understand how the app is used and to improve our service. PostHog may collect:
Device type and model
macOS version
App usage data (such as screens viewed and features used)
Anonymized user identifiers
IP address (which may indicate approximate location)
This data is collected in aggregate and is not used to personally identify you.
Purchases
If you purchase FreeUpMyMac through the Apple App Store, your transaction is handled entirely by Apple. We do not receive or store your payment information. Please refer to Apple's Privacy Policy for details.
If you purchase through our website, your transaction is processed by Lemon Squeezy. We do not directly collect or store your payment details. Please refer to Lemon Squeezy's Privacy Policy for details.
Information We Do Not Collect
Contents of your files
Personal documents or media
Browsing history
Contacts or calendar data
Passwords or credentials
Account information (no account is required to use the app)
How We Use Your Information
We use the limited information we collect to:
Provide the Smart Check file safety analysis
Understand how users interact with the app
Identify and fix bugs or performance issues
Improve the app's features and user experience
Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data with:
PostHog — for analytics purposes, as described above
Legal authorities — if required by law or to protect our rights
Data Retention
Smart Check data (file name and path) is processed in real-time and not stored after analysis
Analytics data is retained by PostHog according to their data retention policies
Your Rights
If you are located in the United Kingdom or European Economic Area, you have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Object to or restrict processing of your data
Data portability
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address below.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.
Children's Privacy
FreeUpMyMac is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Tunde Alao FreeUpMyMac London, United Kingdom
Email: contact@tundealao.com
This privacy policy is available at https://freeupmymac.com/privacy