Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how Beautisnap ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
Christian Ascone
Via Scornetta 19, San Lazzaro di Savena (BO) 40068, Italy
VAT: 04081311203
Email: ascone.christian@gmail.com
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information Collected by the Application
Beautisnap is a native macOS application that operates locally on your device. The application:
- Does not collect or transmit personal data to our servers
- Does not use analytics or tracking technologies
- Does not access, store, or transmit your screenshots beyond your local device
- Requires only the permissions necessary for screenshot capture (Screen Recording permission in macOS)
License Verification (Pro Version)
If you purchase Beautisnap Pro, the application will periodically verify your license through Gumroad's API to ensure you have an active, valid license. During license verification:
- The app sends your license key to Gumroad's servers for verification
- Gumroad validates the license and returns verification status
- No personal data is sent to our servers during this process
- License verification occurs automatically at app launch and periodically during use
- An active internet connection is required for license verification
- Verification data is handled according to Gumroad's Privacy Policy
The Free version of Beautisnap does not require license verification and does not communicate with any external servers.
2.2 Information Collected Through Gumroad
When you purchase Beautisnap through Gumroad (our distribution platform), Gumroad collects and processes the following information on our behalf:
- Name and email address
- Payment information (processed by Gumroad's payment processors)
- Purchase date and transaction details
- IP address and location data (collected by Gumroad)
As the merchant, we have access to a list of buyers (name and email) through our Gumroad account. We use this information solely for:
- Processing and fulfilling your purchase
- Providing customer support
- Sending important product updates or security notifications
- Communicating about your license or purchase
For more information about how Gumroad handles your data, please refer to Gumroad's Privacy Policy.
2.3 Website Information
Our website (beautisnap.app) is hosted on GitHub Pages. We do not use cookies or analytics on our website. GitHub may collect certain technical information as part of their hosting service. Please refer to GitHub's Privacy Statement for more information.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Contract Performance: Processing your purchase information is necessary to fulfill our contract with you when you buy Beautisnap
- Legitimate Interests: We have a legitimate interest in providing customer support and communicating important product updates
- Legal Obligation: We may process data to comply with legal obligations, such as tax and accounting requirements
4. Data Retention
We retain buyer information obtained through Gumroad for as long as necessary to:
- Provide ongoing support and license management
- Comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax records are retained for 10 years as required by Italian law)
- Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
If you request deletion of your personal data, we will delete or anonymize it unless we are legally required to retain it.
5. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We share data only in the following circumstances:
- Gumroad: As our payment processor and distribution platform, Gumroad processes your payment and purchase information
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose data if required by law, court order, or governmental authority
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to the acquiring entity
6. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including the United States where Gumroad's servers are located. Such transfers are protected by:
- Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
- Gumroad's compliance with applicable data protection laws
- Appropriate safeguards to ensure your data remains protected
7. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a data subject under GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Right to Restriction: You can request that we limit the processing of your data
- Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to Object: You can object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time
- Right to Lodge a Complaint: You can file a complaint with your local data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at ascone.christian@gmail.com. We will respond to your request within one month.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Secure storage of buyer information with access limited to necessary personnel
- Use of secure, encrypted connections for all data transmission
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Reliance on Gumroad's secure payment processing infrastructure
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Children's Privacy
Beautisnap is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date
- Sending an email notification to buyers if the changes are significant
Your continued use of Beautisnap after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: ascone.christian@gmail.com
X (Twitter): @christianascone
You can also contact your local data protection authority if you have concerns about how we handle your personal data.
Last Updated: January 17, 2025
Disclaimer
Mac, macOS, and Swift are trademarks of Apple Inc. Beautisnap is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Apple Inc.