Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 4, 2026

ClutchCut Studio ("we", "us") builds native macOS, iOS, and visionOS apps including ClutchCut Shadow, ClutchCut Video, ClutchCut Audio, and KongFu Mahjong. We don't track you. We don't sell your data. We don't use third-party analytics or advertising SDKs. Most of what our apps do happens entirely on your device.

1. What our apps don't collect

None of our apps collect, transmit, or share:

  • Personal information beyond what you voluntarily provide (e.g., your email when activating a license)
  • Device identifiers, advertising IDs, or fingerprinting data
  • Location, contacts, calendar, or photo library content
  • Microphone or screen recordings — these stay on your device
  • Project files, audio recordings, video footage, or any creative content you produce
  • Browsing or search history
  • Crash reports beyond Apple's standard diagnostics (which you can opt out of via macOS Privacy settings)

2. What we do collect (and why)

License verification

When you activate a paid license key (CCA-, CCV-, CCM- or similar), the app sends the key to our server (clutchcut.studio) to verify it's valid. We store the license key, the email address used at purchase, and the activation timestamp. We use this only to honor your purchase across re-installs and to provide customer support.

In-App Purchases

When you purchase a subscription or unlock via Apple's App Store, the transaction is handled entirely by Apple. We receive only an anonymous entitlement token confirming you're a Pro user — we don't see your name, billing address, or payment details.

Direct purchases via Stripe (clutchcut.studio only)

When you buy a license directly from clutchcut.studio (not via the App Store), Stripe processes the payment and sends us your email address and the product purchased. We use the email to deliver your license key and for customer support. Stripe's own privacy policy applies to payment processing: stripe.com/privacy.

Support requests

When you contact support via clutchcut.studio/support, we receive your name, email, and message. We use this only to respond to your request.

Magic-link authentication (clutchcut.studio account features)

Some features of the website (such as podcast pages and ClutchCut Reach dashboards) require sign-in via magic-link. We store your email address and a hashed session cookie on the website only.

3. Optional cloud features (you control)

Some apps (the direct-distribution version of ClutchCut Audio and ClutchCut Video, downloadable from clutchcut.studio) include optional integrations with third-party AI services. These features are off by default and require you to enter your own API key in the app's settings:

  • Microsoft Azure Cognitive Services (text-to-speech)
  • Google Cloud Text-to-Speech
  • Google Gemini (image generation, AI Director scripting)
  • Replicate, DeepInfra, SiliconFlow (image generation)

When you use these features, the data you supply (text or image prompts) is sent directly from your device to the third-party service using your API key. We do not see, store, or proxy this data. Each service's own privacy policy applies. The App Store versions of our apps do not include any of these integrations.

4. App permissions

Some apps request access to your microphone, screen recording, and Speech Recognition. These permissions are used strictly for the feature you trigger (recording audio, capturing screen, transcribing audio you provide). All processing happens on your device. Nothing is uploaded.

5. Data storage and retention

  • License records and user records are stored on Upstash Redis (encrypted at rest, US region) for as long as you may need to re-verify your purchase.
  • Support messages are retained until the issue is resolved, then archived in our email system.
  • You may request deletion of your data at any time by emailing clutchcut.studio@gmail.com.

6. Children

Our apps and website are not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

7. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy. Material changes will be reflected by an updated "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the apps after a change constitutes acceptance.

8. Contact

Questions, deletion requests, or concerns: clutchcut.studio@gmail.com