Privacy Policy for RC Signal
Effective date: April 13, 2026
RC Signal (“the App”) is provided by Thomas Pentzek / ReComp (“we,” “us,” or “our”).
We respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information RC Signal does and does not collect, how the App works, and how we handle user communications.
1. Overview
RC Signal is a macOS menu bar application that helps users monitor computer performance by displaying the current status of memory usage, CPU load, and disk usage.
RC Signal is designed to work primarily on the user’s device. The App does not require account creation and does not rely on cloud-based storage to provide its core functionality.
2. Information We Collect
a. Information processed locally on your device
To provide its core features, RC Signal reads certain system-related information locally on your Mac, such as:
- memory usage
- CPU load
- disk usage
- available storage space
- the name of the highest CPU-consuming process, when applicable
- your app preferences and settings, such as alert thresholds and notification behavior
This information is processed locally on your device and is used only to display the App’s monitoring features and settings.
b. Information you provide voluntarily
If you contact us through the App or by email, we may receive the information you choose to provide, such as:
- your name
- your email address
- your message content
- optional diagnostic or settings information that you choose to include in your support request
We use this information only to respond to your inquiry, provide support, or improve the App.
3. Information We Do Not Collect
RC Signal does not intentionally collect or store:
- personal accounts or login credentials
- browsing history
- file contents
- photos, contacts, calendars, or messages
- precise location data
- advertising identifiers
- analytics profiles for targeted advertising
RC Signal is not designed to sell personal data or share personal information with advertisers.
4. Subscriptions and Purchases
RC Signal may offer premium features through auto-renewable subscriptions processed by Apple.
When you purchase, restore, or manage a subscription, those transactions are handled by Apple through the App Store and StoreKit. We do not receive your full payment information, credit card details, or billing credentials.
We may receive limited subscription status information from Apple that allows the App to determine whether premium access is active.
Please note that Apple’s handling of payment and subscription data is governed by Apple’s own privacy policies and terms.
5. How Your Data Is Used
We use information only for the following purposes:
- to provide the App’s monitoring and alert features
- to save your preferences locally on your device
- to verify premium access status
- to respond to support requests and feedback
- to troubleshoot technical issues when you voluntarily contact us
We do not use your information for behavioral advertising.
6. Data Storage
Most information used by RC Signal is stored locally on your device.
If you contact us by email or support form, the information you send may be stored in our email system so we can respond to you and keep track of support conversations.
We do not maintain a user account database for RC Signal’s core functionality.
7. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share information only in the following limited situations:
- with Apple, where necessary for App Store subscriptions and purchase verification
- with service providers that help us operate basic communications, such as email
- if required by law, legal process, or valid government request
- to protect our rights, safety, or the security of the App
8. Data Retention
Information processed locally by the App remains on your device unless you remove the App or change your settings.
If you contact us, we may retain your email and support correspondence for as long as reasonably necessary to respond, maintain support history, improve the App, or comply with legal obligations.
9. Security
We take reasonable steps to protect information we receive. However, no system can guarantee absolute security.
Because RC Signal mainly operates locally on your device, the amount of personal data transmitted to us is limited.
10. Children’s Privacy
RC Signal is not specifically directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so we can address the issue.
11. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding personal information, including the right to request access, correction, or deletion of information you have provided to us.
If you would like to make such a request, please contact us using the email address below.
12. Third-Party Services
RC Signal may rely on Apple services such as:
- the Mac App Store
- StoreKit for subscription handling
- system frameworks provided by macOS
Your use of Apple services may also be subject to Apple’s own terms and privacy policies.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
If we make material changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this policy. Continued use of RC Signal after changes become effective means you accept the updated policy.
14. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or about RC Signal, you can contact us at:
t.pentzek@icloud.com