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Privacy Policy

Smart Rename for macOS
Last updated: December 2025

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Introduction

Waikuu (« we », « us », « our ») develops Smart Rename, a batch file renaming application for macOS. This

        Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information.

Our commitment: Your

            privacy is our priority. Smart Rename is designed to work entirely locally on your Mac, without  

            collecting or transmitting your personal data.

Data We Do NOT Collect

Smart Rename does

        not collect, store, or transmit:

Your files or their contents
Your file names (before or after renaming)
Your photos or their metadata
Your location
Your personal information
Your usage history
Your credentials or passwords

Local Processing & Storage

Local Processing

All operations are performed locally

        on your Mac.

Your files never leave your computer
EXIF metadata is read locally from your files
Templates are stored locally on your Mac
No external servers process your data

Local Storage

Smart Rename stores data locally on

        your Mac:

Preferences – stored in App sandbox for your settings
Templates – stored in ~/Library/Application Support/SmartRename/ for saved
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        configurations
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Undo history – stored in memory (session only) for file name restoration
License status – stored in App sandbox for Pro/Free status

This data stays on your Mac and is never

        synced or uploaded.

Apple Services Integration

Anonymous Analytics

To improve the app, we may collect

        anonymous, aggregated statistics through Apple’s App Analytics:

App version – for compatibility
macOS version – for compatibility
Crash reports – for bug fixes
App launches – for usage trends

This data cannot identify you personally

        and is handled by Apple according to their privacy policy.

Reverse Geocoding

The Smart Variables feature can

        convert GPS coordinates to city/country names.

This uses Apple’s native geocoding services
Only GPS coordinates are sent (not your photos)
This feature is entirely optional
See Apple’s Privacy Policy for details

In-App Purchases

Smart Rename Pro purchases are

        processed by Apple.

We never receive your payment information
Apple handles all transactions securely
See Apple’s Privacy Policy for details

Security & Your Rights

macOS Sandbox

Smart Rename securely uses Apple’s

        macOS sandbox environment:

The app can only access files you explicitly select or drop into it
No access to other apps or system data
Full macOS security protections apply

Your Rights (GDPR,

        CCPA)

Under GDPR, CCPA, and similar privacy

        regulations:

Access: We don’t store personal data for you to access

Deletion: Uninstall the app and delete

        `~/Library/Application Support/SmartRename/`

Portability: Your templates are your own local JSON files you can freely copy

Children’s Privacy

Smart Rename does not knowingly collect data

        from children under 13. The app processes files locally without data collection.

Changes to This

        Policy

We may update this policy occasionally.

        Significant changes will be communicated transparently through app updates.

Questions about

    privacy?

    you have any questions or concerns regarding our privacy practices, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

Email privacy@waikuu.com

General Support: support@waikuu.com

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