Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 25, 2026

Our Philosophy

Pinax is built on a simple principle: your data belongs to you. We designed Pinax to be privacy-first from the ground up.

What Data We Collect

Desktop Application (Free Users)

None.

  • Your bookmarks are stored locally on your device
  • We have no access to your bookmark data
  • We don't collect analytics or usage data
  • I don't know why I'm saying 'we', I'm literally just one person.
  • We I don't track you
  • No accounts, no servers, no data collection

Website Analytics

I plan to use privacy-respecting analytics to understand how people use the site. What will be collected:

  • Anonymized page views and navigation patterns
  • General location (country/city level only)
  • Device type and browser (for compatibility)

What will NOT be collected:

  • Personal information
  • IP addresses (anonymized immediately)
  • Cookies for tracking
  • Cross-site tracking data

If you're reading this sentence, it means analytics have not been implemented yet.

File-Based Sync

If you use Dropbox, iCloud, or any file sync service:

  • Pinax doesn't see or handle your sync
  • Your data goes directly to your chosen service
  • I literally do not want your data
  • Refer to your sync provider's privacy policy

Future: Paid Sync Service (Phase 5)

When I launch optional paid sync, I will:

  • Use end-to-end encryption (zero-knowledge)
  • Store only encrypted data that I cannot read
  • Collect minimal account data
  • Never sell or share your data
  • Delete your data when you cancel

Free local-only and self-hosting options will always be available.

How I Use Data

Currently, I don't use any of your data. But I plan to add analytics to the web app when it's done.

The limited anonymous analytics collected on the web app will be used only to:

  • Understand which features are most used
  • Identify bugs and compatibility issues
  • Improve documentation

Your Rights

Because I don't collect personal data, there's nothing to request, export, or delete.

Your bookmark data is yours. You can:

  • Export it at any time (standard JSON format)
  • Delete it from your device
  • Move it to another application
  • Self-host your own sync infrastructure

Changes to This Policy

This policy will be updated as new features are added. Major changes will be announced.

Contact

Questions about privacy? Email us at support@pinax.app

Transparency

I am just one person. I've based all of the privacy for Pinax based off my own standards and what I would want from a piece of software. If something rubs you the wrong way, or you have a suggestion for how the privacy could be better, I'm all ears.

I believe in radical transparency. When I launch paid features, I'll publish:

  • The data that is collected (if any)
  • How it's encrypted
  • How it's stored