Privacy policy
Last updated: October 2026
MintDisk is a desktop utility for macOS (Windows and Linux versions will follow), designed to collect minimal data. This policy explains what we store, what stays strictly on your device, and how to manage your data.
Data we collect
We store the email address tied to your purchase, the name you enter at checkout (if any), your license key, and a record of the devices the license is activated on (device name and a hashed device identifier). For security and abuse prevention we also keep IP addresses in checkout and download logs, and any email or feedback you send us. We do not ask for your address or any other profile data.
Data we never collect
MintDisk does not read your files, your screen, your clipboard, your keystrokes, or the contents of any workload you run. It does not upload your documents or projects. If you use AI explanations, item names and file paths (never file contents) are sent to the AI service. It does not send us your raw machine identifier. Scanning and cleanup run locally on your computer.
Payments
Payments are processed by Polar, our merchant of record. Your card details go directly to Polar and their payment processors. We never see or store your full card number. We receive only the purchase email and order confirmation needed to issue your license.
Email, license, and account portal
Your email is used to send your license, deliver receipts, and let you sign in to the account portal by a one-time link. We do not sell or rent your email, and we do not add you to marketing lists without your consent.
Machine fingerprint hash
To enforce per-Mac limits we store a one-way hash derived from a machine identifier, never the raw identifier itself. The hash cannot be reversed back into your hardware details. It exists only to count how many Macs a license runs on.
Privacy-first analytics
This site sets a first-party visitor cookie (up to one year) to count visits and measure campaigns. If the site operator enables them, Google Analytics, Google Ads conversion tracking or Microsoft Clarity (which can record sessions) may also load; they are off by default. We never sell data.
Anonymous usage statistics and update checks
MintDisk collects no anonymous usage telemetry unless you turn it on. Scanning and cleanup run on your device. The app does contact our servers for update and license checks (app version, operating system, language, install ID) and, if you use AI explanations, to send the item metadata described above.
Logs and server security
Our servers keep short-lived operational logs (for example, activation requests and errors) to keep the service running and to prevent abuse. Access is limited, traffic is encrypted in transit, and logs are rotated and not used to profile you. When someone downloads MintDisk via mintdisk.com, we log: timestamp, file requested, IP address (stored as a one-way hash; raw IP visible to founders/support for abuse investigation), browser name, OS type, Cloudflare Ray ID, referral source, and whether the request was flagged as a bot or abuse. These download logs are retained for 180 days, then permanently deleted.
Data retention
We keep your purchase email and license records for as long as your license is active, plus the period required for tax and accounting. Operational logs are kept only for a short window and then discarded. Download logs are retained for 180 days, then permanently deleted.
Data deletion requests
You can ask us to delete your personal data at any time by emailing from your purchase address. We will remove your account and email from our systems, subject to records we must keep by law. Deleting your data may end your ability to re-download or transfer the license.
International users
MintDisk is available worldwide. Wherever you are, the principles above apply: minimal collection, no selling of data, and a clear deletion path. If your local law gives you specific rights over your data, email us and we will honor them.
Children
MintDisk is a tool for developers and professionals and is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under the age required by their local law.