# Gibberish Privacy Policy

**Last updated: February 22, 2026**

## Who we are

Gibberish is developed by Ronen Berliner, an independent developer. For the purposes of data protection law (including the EU General Data Protection Regulation), Ronen Berliner is the data controller for any personal data processed through this app.

- Email: contact@gibberish.pro
- Website: https://gibberish.pro

## What Gibberish does

Gibberish converts text between keyboard layouts using a single hotkey. All text processing happens locally on your device. Gibberish never collects, transmits, or stores the text you convert.

## Accessibility permission

Gibberish requests macOS Accessibility access solely to read selected text and replace it with converted text when you press the conversion hotkey. This access is used only at the moment of conversion, entirely on your device. No text content is ever sent to any server or third party.

## Anonymous analytics (TelemetryDeck)

When anonymous analytics is enabled (the default), Gibberish sends anonymous usage data to TelemetryDeck GmbH (telemetrydeck.com), a privacy-focused analytics service based in Augsburg, Germany.

**Data sent includes:** app version, macOS version, language pair used, feature toggle states, and a double-hashed anonymous identifier. The identifier is hashed on your device before transmission and cannot be used to identify you personally.

**Data NOT sent:** TelemetryDeck does not receive IP addresses, does not use cookies or tracking technologies, and does not create user profiles.

Because this data is fully anonymized before leaving your device, it does not constitute personal data under the GDPR or CCPA. The legal basis for this collection under GDPR is legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f)) - specifically, the need to understand aggregate app usage to improve Gibberish.

You can disable analytics at any time in Preferences > Advanced. The free tier offers more daily conversions when analytics is enabled. This is a feature of the free tier, not a condition of consent.

For more details, see TelemetryDeck's privacy policy at https://telemetrydeck.com/privacy/.

## Pro purchases (LemonSqueezy)

Pro license purchases are processed by Lemon Squeezy LLC (lemonsqueezy.com), which acts as the merchant of record. When you purchase a Pro license, Lemon Squeezy collects your name, email address, billing address, and payment information directly. Lemon Squeezy handles all payment processing, sales tax collection, and PCI compliance.

As the developer, I receive from Lemon Squeezy: your name, email address, general location (city, region, country), and transaction details (purchase date, amount, license status). I use this data solely to manage your license and provide customer support. I do not receive your payment card details.

This data is processed under GDPR Article 6(1)(b) (performance of a contract - fulfilling your Pro license purchase). I retain this data for as long as your license is active and for a reasonable period afterward to handle refunds, disputes, or support requests.

For more details, see Lemon Squeezy's privacy policy at https://www.lemonsqueezy.com/privacy.

## What we do NOT collect

Gibberish never collects, stores, or transmits:

- The text you convert or your keystrokes
- Personal information beyond what is described above
- IP addresses (neither Gibberish nor TelemetryDeck stores these)
- Device identifiers or advertising identifiers
- Cookies or browser tracking data

## Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

- **Access** - Request a copy of any personal data held about you.
- **Correction** - Request correction of inaccurate data.
- **Deletion** - Request deletion of your personal data.
- **Restriction** - Request that processing of your data be limited.
- **Portability** - Request your data in a portable format.
- **Objection** - Object to processing based on legitimate interest.
- **Withdraw consent** - Where processing is based on consent, withdraw it at any time.

Because analytics data is fully anonymized, it cannot be linked to a specific individual. For Pro purchase data held via LemonSqueezy, you can exercise these rights by contacting contact@gibberish.pro or via the Feedback tab in the app.

EU residents also have the right to lodge a complaint with their local data protection supervisory authority.

**California residents:** I do not sell or share personal information as defined by the CCPA. If you wish to exercise any privacy rights, contact me at the address above.

## International data transfers

TelemetryDeck is based in Germany and processes analytics data within the EU. Lemon Squeezy is based in the United States and processes purchase data under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and applicable Standard Contractual Clauses.

## Children's privacy

Gibberish is not directed at children under 16 (or under 13 in the United States). I do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided personal data through a Pro purchase, please contact me and I will delete it promptly.

## Data security

All data transmitted between Gibberish and third-party services (TelemetryDeck, LemonSqueezy) is encrypted in transit using TLS. Text processing occurs entirely on your device and is never transmitted.

## Changes to this policy

I may update this privacy policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top will reflect any changes. For material changes, I will notify users through the app.

## Contact

For privacy-related questions, data requests, or concerns:

- Email: contact@gibberish.pro
- Website: https://gibberish.pro
- In-app: Settings > Feedback
