Privacy Policy
Effective March 8, 2026
SleepBar collects as little data as possible. Analytics are anonymous, and we never sell or share your information with third parties.
Anonymous Analytics
SleepBar collects anonymous usage data to help us understand how the app is used and where to focus improvements. This data is sent via Apple's iCloud (CloudKit) infrastructure and includes:
- A random device identifier (UUID generated locally, not linked to your Apple ID or any personal information)
- App version and macOS version
- License status (licensed, trial, or expired)
- Usage events (e.g. timer started, timer completed)
This data is not linked to your identity, Apple ID, name, email, or any other personal information. It is stored in Apple's CloudKit public database.
Opting Out
Analytics are enabled by default. You can disable them at any time from the About window in SleepBar. When disabled, no data is sent — the preference is stored locally on your Mac and respected immediately.
Licensing & Payments
License purchases are processed by Lemon Squeezy, our payment provider. When you purchase a license, Lemon Squeezy collects your name, email address, and payment details. SleepBar never sees or stores your payment information (credit card, billing address, etc.).
When you activate a license, your license key and a machine identifier are sent to Lemon Squeezy's API to verify the license. Lemon Squeezy returns your name and email address as part of the license metadata, which SleepBar stores locally on your Mac to display your license status. This information is never sent anywhere else.
As the developer, we can see your name, email, and purchase details through the Lemon Squeezy merchant dashboard. This data is managed by Lemon Squeezy and subject to their privacy policy.
Software Updates
SleepBar uses the Sparkle framework to check for updates. When checking, your device contacts our server to download the appcast feed. Sparkle may send basic system information (macOS version, app version) as part of the request. No personal data is included.
Data We Don't Collect
- Apple IDs or iCloud account information
- Payment details (credit cards, billing addresses)
- Location data
- Browsing or app usage outside of SleepBar
- Contacts, photos, files, or any on-device content
- Advertising identifiers
Third Parties
SleepBar does not share data with advertisers, data brokers, or analytics platforms. The only third parties involved are:
- Apple (CloudKit) — anonymous telemetry storage
- Lemon Squeezy — payment processing and license validation
- GitHub — app distribution (DMG downloads)
Children's Privacy
SleepBar does not knowingly collect data from children under 13. The anonymous analytics described above contain no personal information regardless of the user's age.
Changes to This Policy
If this policy changes, we'll update the effective date at the top of this page. For significant changes, we'll include a note in the app's changelog.
Contact
Questions about this policy? Email hi@sleepbar.app.