Privacy Policy
AppsAndScreens is a native macOS application designed for developers who demand total control and privacy over their App Store metadata and assets.
Privacy at a Glance
Professional tools, personal privacy.
AppsAndScreens communicates directly from your Mac to Apple's servers. Your API keys and app data never pass through our infrastructure.
Information We Handle
AppsAndScreens processes sensitive developer information to manage your App Store presence. Here is how we handle each data type:
| Data Type | Purpose | Storage Method |
|---|---|---|
| App Store API Keys | Authentication for syncing metadata/screenshots | macOS Keychain (Secure Encryption) |
| App Metadata | Managing names, descriptions, and keywords | SwiftData (Local Database) |
| Screenshots | Asset creation and upload preparation | Local File System (User Folder) |
| Project Attachments | Context for AI metadata generation | File References (No copies made) |
AppStoreConnectKit. We do not act as a proxy.
On-Device AI & Intelligence
AppsAndScreens features advanced AI capabilities powered by Apple Foundation Models on macOS 26. To protect your IP and privacy:
- Local Generation: Metadata (Names, Descriptions, Keywords) is generated entirely on your device.
- Privacy First: Your attached documents (PDF, MD, TXT) used for context are processed in volatile memory and never uploaded to any AI cloud service.
- No Network Dependency: AI features work completely offline.
Data Storage & Security
Secure Key Management
Your App Store Connect Private Keys (.p8 files) are stored exclusively in the macOS Keychain. This ensures that even if your local database is accessed, your credentials remain encrypted at the system level.
Local SwiftData
We use Apple's SwiftData framework to store your project structures, localized metadata, and account settings. This data is stored locally on your Mac's storage.
Asset Storage
Screenshot images and edited assets are stored in a dedicated folder on your file system (defaulting to ~/Documents/AppsAndScreens). You have full control over this location in the app settings.
Third-Party Services
AppsAndScreens is designed to be self-contained. It uses only the following external integrations:
- Apple APIs: Communicates with App Store Connect for app management.
- Apple Intelligence: Uses system-provided foundation models for privacy-preserving AI tasks.
- OpenAI (Optional): The app includes an optional fallback to OpenAIKit. This is only active if you explicitly provide your own OpenAI API key and enable it. In this case, data is sent directly to OpenAI's servers.
What We Never Do
- We do NOT collect analytics on your app management behavior.
- We do NOT track which apps you manage or their performance.
- We do NOT store your API keys or metadata on our servers.
- We do NOT include any third-party SDKs for tracking or advertising.
Contact & Support
If you have questions regarding our privacy practices or the technical implementation of our data security, please contact us: