Privacy Policy for Docomments
Last updated: September 2026
Our Commitment to Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Docomments was built with a "Privacy by Design" approach. We do not collect, store, or share any personal data without your knowledge. The core functionality of the app runs entirely on your device.
1. Data Controller
Yannick Lung
Am Markt 6
40764 Langenfeld (Rhld.), Germany
Email: hello [at] docomments.app
2. Data We Collect
Docomments processes all data locally on your Mac. We do not operate any servers that receive your data, and the app does not send your comments or files anywhere. Specifically:
- Comments and tags: Comments are written as the Finder comment of the file you edit, and tags you apply are stored as Finder tags on that file. They are part of the file's metadata on your Mac. We never have access to your files or their contents.
- App settings and recent files: Your preferences and the list of recently annotated files (including the permission bookmarks needed to reopen them) are stored in the app's own sandboxed container on your Mac.
- No analytics or tracking: The app does not include any analytics frameworks, tracking tools or third-party SDKs.
- No advertising: The app contains no advertising networks.
3. Tips (In-App Purchases)
Docomments offers optional tips as in-app purchases. These are processed entirely by Apple through StoreKit and the App Store. No third-party purchase service is involved, and we do not receive your name, email address, Apple ID or payment information.
4. Apple App Store
When you download Docomments or leave a tip through the Mac App Store, Apple processes your transaction data according to their own privacy policy. The same applies if you choose to rate the app through Apple's rating prompt. We receive anonymized and aggregated sales data from Apple but have no access to your personal Apple ID or payment information.
Apple's privacy policy: apple.com/legal/privacy
5. Data Storage & Retention
- App data: Settings and the recent files list are stored locally on your Mac and are deleted when you remove the app together with its container.
- Comments and tags: These belong to your files and remain on them after uninstalling the app. You can remove them at any time in Docomments or in Finder.
6. Your Rights
Under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR), you have the right to:
- Access: Request information about any data we process
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data (since we do not hold any of your data, this is done directly on your Mac by removing comments, tags or the app)
- Portability: Request your data in a portable format
- Objection: Object to data processing
- Complaint: File a complaint with a supervisory authority
7. Children's Privacy
Docomments does not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13. The app is suitable for users of all ages.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page. Please check it occasionally for changes.
9. Contact
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Email: hello [at] docomments.app