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Privacy Policy

Last updated

6 June 2025


Syncto, Inc. (“we”, “our”, “us”) operates the Octoclip application and https://octoclip.app (collectively, the “Service”). This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, how it is shared, and which choices you have. Terms not defined here follow the meanings in our Terms of Use.

1. Data We Do Not Collect

  • Personal identifiers (name, postal address, phone number, date of birth, ID numbers)
  • Account credentials (usernames, passwords)
  • Payment data (credit-card numbers, bank details)
  • Unique hardware IDs such as MAC address or IMEI

Octoclip can be used without registration; therefore, we do not store personally identifiable information.

2. Data We Collect & Why

DataWhen CollectedPurpose
Email addressWhen you purchase a licenceDeliver licence key, receipt & customer support
Licence keyPurchase flowValidate entitlement across devices
Device model & nicknameFirst launch / pairingShow readable names in Nearby Sync list
Clipboard content & text typed in the active input fieldOnly after you grant Accessibility Service permission• Build local Clip History
• Trigger Quick-Input / Alias replacement
(Optional) End-to-end encrypted sync between signed-in devices
Anonymous usage & crash data (Firebase Analytics & Crashlytics)During app use (mobile & future desktop)Diagnose crashes, improve reliability
Advertising IDs (ADID / IDFA) are disabled

Clipboard note – Accessing UIPasteboard (iOS) / ClipboardManager (Android) is a normal OS capability and not classified as a special permission. Only the Accessibility Service requires special declaration.

3. Permissions & APIs

OSPermission / APIFeature(s)Special-permission status
Android & macOSAccessibility ServiceClipboard monitor; shortcut detection & replacementYes – must be declared in Google Play
Android 13+ClipboardManagerLocal & Nearby clipboard syncNo
iOSUIPasteboardLocal & Nearby clipboard syncNo
AllLocal network (mDNS / Bonjour)Nearby Sync & File transferNo
AllInternetCloud Sync, anonymous Message pushNo

You may revoke any permission at any time; affected features will stop, the rest of Octoclip continues to work.

4. Sync & Encryption

ModeTransportSecurity
Nearby SyncLocal network (TLS)End-to-end encrypted
Instant Cloud SyncMessage topicDevice-level anonymous channel within your account
Cloud Sync (Google Drive / OneDrive / WebDAV)HTTPSOptional E2EE – if enabled, neither Syncto nor the cloud provider can read the content

5. User Controls

  • Toggle each Sync type individually
  • Clear Clip History locally & remotely
  • Revoke Accessibility Service at any time

6. Third-Party Services

ServicePurposeNotes
Firebase Analytics & CrashlyticsAggregated usage metrics & crash reportingNo ADID / IDFA collection; data is pseudonymous
Google DriveCloud storage (optional)Governed by Google terms / privacy
Microsoft OneDriveCloud storage (optional)Governed by Microsoft terms / privacy
Any WebDAV providerCloud storage (optional)Governed by provider terms / privacy

Syncto is not responsible for the operations of these providers or any data loss on their side.

7. Contact

Questions? Email hypobenthos@outlook.com


Changelog

  • 2025-06-06 – Added Firebase analytics/crash section, described instant Message sync, future desktop analytics; split bilingual policy.