1. Introduction
Welcome to OpenCore Legacy Patcher. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our software and website. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the application or website.
OpenCore Legacy Patcher is an open-source project developed and maintained by Dortania. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.
2. Information We Collect
OpenCore Legacy Patcher is designed with privacy in mind. The application runs locally on your Mac and does not collect or transmit personal information to external servers. However, we want to be transparent about all data interactions:
2.1 Information Collected by the Application
- Hardware Information: The application detects your Mac model, CPU, GPU, and other hardware specifications locally to build the appropriate OpenCore configuration. This information is not transmitted to us.
- System Configuration: OCLP reads your macOS version, installed patches, and bootloader settings to function properly. All processing occurs locally on your device.
- No Telemetry: OpenCore Legacy Patcher does not include any telemetry, analytics, or tracking mechanisms. We do not collect usage statistics, crash reports, or behavioral data.
2.2 Information Collected by Our Website
- Contact Form Data: When you submit our contact form, we collect your name, email address, Mac model (optional), macOS version (optional), subject, and message. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry.
- Server Logs: Our web hosting provider may log standard information such as IP addresses, browser types, and access times for security and maintenance purposes. These logs are automatically deleted after 30 days.
- No Cookies: Our website does not use cookies, tracking pixels, or similar technologies. We do not track your browsing behavior.
2.3 Third-Party Services
- GitHub: If you download OCLP from GitHub, report issues, or contribute code, GitHub's privacy policy applies. We do not control or have access to data collected by GitHub.
- Discord: If you join our Discord community, Discord's privacy policy applies. Discord may collect information about your account and activity within the server.
- Apple Servers: When downloading macOS installers through OCLP, the application connects directly to Apple's servers. Apple's privacy policy applies to these downloads.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the limited information we collect for the following purposes:
- Providing Support: Contact form submissions are used to respond to your questions, provide technical assistance, and resolve issues.
- Improving the Project: Bug reports and feature requests submitted through GitHub help us improve OpenCore Legacy Patcher.
- Security: Server logs help us identify and prevent security threats, abuse, and technical issues with our website.
- Legal Compliance: We may use or disclose information as required by law, court order, or legal process.
We do NOT use your information for:
- Marketing or promotional purposes
- Selling or sharing with third parties for their marketing purposes
- Building user profiles or behavioral tracking
- Serving advertisements or targeted content
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:
- With Your Consent: We may share information when you explicitly authorize us to do so.
- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted service providers who assist in operating our website or conducting our business, provided they agree to keep this information confidential.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, court order, or government regulation.
- Protection of Rights: We may disclose information to protect our rights, privacy, safety, property, or that of our users or the public.
- Public Forums: Information you post in public areas like GitHub Issues, GitHub Discussions, Discord, or Reddit is publicly accessible and not covered by this privacy policy.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect the information we collect:
- Our website uses HTTPS encryption to protect data in transit
- Contact form submissions are transmitted securely
- Access to any collected data is limited to authorized personnel only
- We regularly review and update our security practices
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You use OpenCore Legacy Patcher and our website at your own risk.
6. Data Retention
We retain information for different periods depending on the type:
- Contact Form Submissions: Retained for up to 2 years to provide ongoing support and reference previous inquiries.
- Server Logs: Automatically deleted after 30 days.
- Application Data: All data processed by OpenCore Legacy Patcher remains on your local Mac. We do not retain any application data on our servers.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
7.1 General Rights
- Access: You can request confirmation of whether we hold your personal information and request a copy.
- Correction: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
- Objection: You can object to certain processing of your information.
7.2 GDPR Rights (European Users)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right to data portability
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to withdraw consent
- Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
7.3 CCPA Rights (California Users)
If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through the contact form on our website or via Discord.
8. Children's Privacy
OpenCore Legacy Patcher is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information from our records.
9. International Data Transfers
OpenCore Legacy Patcher is developed and hosted in various locations worldwide. If you access our website or use our application from outside your country of residence, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries with different data protection laws than your country.
By using OpenCore Legacy Patcher, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside of your country of residence, which may have different data protection rules.
10. Open Source and Community
OpenCore Legacy Patcher is an open-source project. Our source code is publicly available on GitHub. When you contribute code, report issues, or participate in discussions:
- Your GitHub username and contributions are public
- Code comments, issue reports, and discussions are publicly accessible
- We may reference or quote your contributions in documentation or release notes
- You retain copyright to your contributions under the project's open-source license (BSD-3-Clause)
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Post the revised policy on our website
- For material changes, we may provide notice through our Discord community or GitHub repository
Your continued use of OpenCore Legacy Patcher after changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Third-Party Links
Our website and application may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not operated by us:
- GitHub (source code, issues, discussions)
- Discord (community support)
- Reddit (community discussions)
- Apple (macOS downloads)
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days.
14. Disclaimer
OpenCore Legacy Patcher is provided "AS-IS" without warranty of any kind. While we take your privacy seriously, the use of this software and website is at your own risk. We are not liable for any damages, data loss, or privacy breaches that may occur from using OpenCore Legacy Patcher.
This Privacy Policy applies only to OpenCore Legacy Patcher and our official website. It does not apply to third-party forks, modified versions, or unofficial distributions of the software.