Privacy Policy

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Kumu is a clipboard utility for macOS. We care about your privacy and try to keep data processing on your device whenever possible.

1. Data We Process

Kumu may store the following data locally on your device:

  • Clipboard history, such as text, images, rich text, links, colors, and file references
  • Local usage data, such as source app, paste count, and search count
  • Preferences, such as keyboard shortcuts, ignored apps, and whether to save Universal Clipboard content

2. How We Use Data

We use this data only to provide Kumu's core features, including:

  • Saving and searching clipboard history
  • Pasting selected content back into the active app
  • Generating link previews
  • Saving your local settings

We do not upload your clipboard history to our servers.

3. Link Previews

When you copy an http or https link, Kumu may access that webpage and its related resources directly from your device to generate a title, preview image, or site icon.

This means the destination website may receive network information similar to a normal visit, such as your IP address, request time, and User-Agent. These requests are sent directly from your device and do not pass through our servers.

4. Permissions

Kumu may request the following permissions:

  • Accessibility permission, to paste content back into other apps
  • File selection permission, to add apps to the ignore list
  • Network access, to generate link previews and open the official website or support email

If you do not grant the relevant permissions, some features may not work.

5. Storage and Deletion

Kumu stores its primary data locally on your device, including its app data directory, database, and preferences.

You can manage your data by:

  • Deleting individual items or clearing history in the app
  • Adjusting ignored apps and Universal Clipboard settings
  • Uninstalling the app and removing local data

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell or share your data with third parties, except:

  • When your device directly visits the website you copied in order to generate a link preview

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us: