Policy

Last updated: January 26, 2026

Effective Date: January 23, 2026

Overview

We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information. By using this app, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect only essential information necessary for the app to function, all stored exclusively on your device:

User-Provided Information

Clipboard content you choose to transfer
Paired device information
App configuration preferences
Transfer history items (when you choose to save)

Device Information

Device type and operating system
App version
Required system permissions status

Third-Party Services

Apple MultipeerConnectivity: For local device-to-device transfers
TelemetryDeck: Minimal anonymous analytics to help improve the app (opt-out available in Settings). See TelemetryDeck's Privacy Policy.
No cloud services or external servers used

Privacy Commitment

On-device processing: All transfers happen locally
Privacy-first design: No data leaves your local network
No user profiling or personal data tracking
No ads or advertising trackers
No data selling

Required Permissions

Local Network: To discover and connect to nearby devices
Camera: To scan QR codes for pairing (optional)
Photo Library: To select images for transfer (optional)
Notifications: To alert you of incoming transfers (optional)

How We Use Your Information

We use information for: transferring clipboard content between your devices, maintaining transfer history when you save items, and storing your app preferences. All processing occurs locally on your devices.

Data Security

We protect your information by: processing all transfers on-device using Apple's MultipeerConnectivity Framework, storing data within the iOS sandbox environment, implementing Apple's security guidelines, and offering optional end-to-end encryption. Your transferred content never leaves your local network.

Your Rights and Privacy Controls

You can manage your information through the app interface and iOS Settings:

App Controls

View and manage transfer history
Clear history anytime
Control which items to save
Manage paired devices
Disable anonymous analytics in Settings

iOS Settings

Manage local network permissions
Control photo library access
Adjust app preferences

Information Sharing

This app operates entirely on your devices. Data is shared only with paired devices you explicitly connect to. We do not share, sell, or transmit your content or personal information to any third parties, except if required by law.

Children

Not intended for users under 13 years old.

Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you by posting the new Privacy Policy in the app and updating the effective date.

Effective Date: January 26, 2026

Agreement

By downloading, installing, or using ByteSkipper ("the App"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, you must not use this software.

License

ByteSkipper grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the App for your personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms and the Apple App Store Terms of Service.

Acceptable Use

You agree to use ByteSkipper only for lawful purposes. You shall not:

Use the App to transfer illegal, harmful, or objectionable content
Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App
Use the App in any way that could damage or overburden our services
Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law

Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality of ByteSkipper, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and software, are the exclusive property of ByteSkipper and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Disclaimer of Warranties

ByteSkipper is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the App will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, ByteSkipper shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the App.

App Store Compliance

This app is distributed through the Apple App Store and complies with all Apple's terms and conditions. Your use is also subject to Apple's terms of service.

Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Australia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.