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Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 2026

Data Collection

Shortcuts IDE does not collect any data. There are no accounts, no analytics, and no tracking of any kind.

Network Use

Shortcuts IDE makes a network request in exactly one situation: when you paste an iCloud share link to import a shortcut, it fetches that shortcut from Apple's iCloud servers. That is the only time anything goes over the network, and it happens only because you asked for it. There is no account, no analytics, no tracking, and nothing about you or your shortcuts is ever sent anywhere else. Running and exporting shortcuts happen entirely on your Mac through Apple's own Shortcuts tools.

Data Storage

The following is stored locally on your Mac and never leaves it:

• Shortcut files you explicitly choose to open, read only while the app is running
• Project files you choose to save, in the location you pick
• An automatic backup of your current canvas, so your work survives quitting the app
• Window and view preferences

File Access

The app can only read and write files you specifically select through the standard macOS open and save panels. It has no general access to your disk, and it does not scan, index, or upload your shortcuts.

Data Deletion

Deleting a project file removes it. Moving the app to the Trash removes its automatic backup and preferences along with it.

Contact

For any questions regarding this privacy policy, please contact us at: contact@turntide.ai