Our Privacy Commitment

At Cantimplora Studio, LLC, privacy is not an afterthought—it's fundamental to how Picmal is designed and operates. This Privacy Policy explains our unwavering commitment to protecting your privacy and how we handle information when you use Picmal.

💡 Pro Tip

Privacy by Design: Picmal processes all images locally on your Mac. No images, personal data, or usage information ever leaves your device or reaches our servers.

What We Don't Collect

Picmal is designed to collect absolutely nothing. We do not gather, store, process, or transmit:

Personal Information

  • Names, email addresses, or contact details
  • Device identifiers or system information
  • Location data or IP addresses
  • User accounts or login credentials

Usage Data

  • Which images you convert or process
  • How frequently you use the application
  • Feature usage statistics or analytics
  • Error reports or crash logs
  • Any behavioral or usage patterns

Technical Data

  • System specifications or hardware details
  • Operating system information
  • Network activity or internet usage
  • File paths or directory structures
  • Image metadata or EXIF data

How Picmal Protects Your Privacy

Complete Local Processing

  • No Internet Required: Core functionality works entirely offline
  • Local Storage Only: All processed images remain on your Mac
  • Zero Data Transmission: Nothing is sent to external servers
  • Private by Default: No configuration needed for privacy protection

Secure Image Processing

  • Memory Safety: Images are processed in secure memory spaces
  • No Temporary Cloud Storage: All processing happens locally
  • Format Agnostic Privacy: Protection applies to all 20+ supported formats
  • Metadata Preservation: EXIF data handling respects your preferences

Website Analytics (Separate from App)

Our marketing website (picmal.app) uses Plausible Analytics, a privacy-focused analytics service that:

✅ Does not use cookies or persistent identifiers
✅ Does not track individual users across sessions
✅ Provides only aggregated data about page views and traffic
✅ Complies with GDPR, CCPA, and PECR regulations
✅ Does not share data with advertising networks or third parties
✅ Uses no personal identifiers or fingerprinting techniques

Important: This website analytics is completely separate from the Picmal application, which operates without any analytics whatsoever.

Software Updates

Picmal may periodically check for software updates through a secure, privacy-preserving process:

  • Minimal Data Exchange: Only version numbers are transmitted
  • No Personal Information: No device details or user data is shared
  • Secure Connections: All communication uses encrypted HTTPS
  • User Control: Update checking can be disabled in application settings
  • Transparency: No hidden data collection during update checks

Third-Party Services

None. Picmal does not integrate with, connect to, or share data with any third-party services, analytics platforms, advertising networks, or cloud storage providers.

Data Security

Since Picmal processes everything locally without data transmission, your images and information remain under your complete control. We recommend:

Device Security Best Practices

  • Keep your macOS system updated with the latest security patches
  • Use appropriate file system permissions for sensitive images
  • Enable FileVault disk encryption for additional protection
  • Follow standard macOS security guidelines

Application Security

  • Picmal runs in a sandboxed environment for additional security
  • No network permissions are requested beyond update checking
  • Secure coding practices prevent unauthorized access to your data

Children's Privacy

Picmal does not collect personal information from users of any age. The application is safe for use by children and families, as all processing occurs locally without any data transmission or online interaction.

International Users and Data Transfers

Since Picmal processes everything locally on your device, there are no international data transfer concerns. Your images and data:

  • Never leave your Mac
  • Remain within your jurisdiction
  • Stay under your complete control
  • Are not subject to cross-border data transfer regulations

Your Privacy Rights

While traditional data protection rights don't apply (since we don't collect data), you maintain complete control over:

Full Control

  • All Images: Complete ownership and control of your processed images
  • Application Settings: Full control over preferences and configurations
  • Data Location: All data remains locally on your device
  • Usage Decisions: Complete freedom to use or remove the software

No Account Dependencies

  • No Registration Required: Use Picmal without creating accounts
  • No Profile Creation: No user profiles or data collection
  • Immediate Privacy: Privacy protection begins from first use

Transparency and Trust

Regular Privacy Audits

We regularly review our privacy practices to ensure continued protection of your data and privacy.

Open Communication

We're always available to answer privacy questions or concerns. Our commitment to privacy is absolute and non-negotiable.

Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or Picmal's privacy practices, please contact us:

Cantimplora Studio, LLC
Alberto Gallego Castro
30 N Gould St Ste R
Sheridan, WY 82801
United States

Email: support@picmal.app

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or to provide additional clarity. Since Picmal's core privacy principles remain unchanged (complete local processing), any updates will maintain our commitment to your privacy.

Notification: Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

💡 Pro Tip

Privacy Summary: Picmal represents the gold standard for privacy in image processing. Your images stay on your Mac, no personal data is collected, and no information is transmitted to external servers. Your privacy is completely protected.

Your privacy is our priority. Thank you for trusting Picmal with your image conversion needs.