Privacy Policy

The short version

UnionTerminal runs entirely on your local machine. We do not collect, store, or transmit your terminal output, command history, file contents, keystrokes, usernames, or any personally identifiable information. Your work stays on your computer.

What we do not collect

• Terminal output or command history
• File paths, file contents, or clipboard contents
• Keystrokes or input data
• Your name, email address, or any account information
• Your IP address or location

Automatic update checks

When UnionTerminal is running, it periodically checks for software updates by contacting GitHub's release servers (api.github.com). This is a standard HTTPS request that may expose your IP address to GitHub. This behavior is governed by GitHub's Privacy Statement. You cannot disable update checks in the current version.

Website analytics

The UnionTerminal website (www.unionterminal.app) uses Vercel Analytics to count page visits. When you click a download button, the site may send a small request to our server to record aggregate download statistics (platform only). We store running totals in Redis — not your name, email, or raw IP address.

On your first download click from the site, we set a first-party cookie (ut_sdl, HttpOnly, one year) so repeat clicks from the same browser are not counted again as a new distinct downloader. In-app software updates download directly from GitHub and do not use this cookie or endpoint. Beacons may be blocked by privacy tools; counts may be lower than actual site interest.

Third-party services

• GitHub — release hosting and update delivery. GitHub Privacy Statement
• Vercel — website hosting and analytics. Vercel Privacy Policy
• Stripe — voluntary contributions and subscription management on the contribute page. Payment details are handled entirely by Stripe; we do not store card information. Stripe Privacy Policy
• Resend — when you request subscription management, we send a one-time billing portal link to the email you provide. We do not store that email beyond what is needed to deliver the message. Resend Privacy Policy

Children's privacy

UnionTerminal is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect any information from children.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as the product evolves. Material changes will be noted in the app's release notes. Continued use of UnionTerminal after a change constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Reach us at iamtherobot.io.