Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 2025
At The Macro Hub, we believe in transparency and respect for your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect and why.
Our Privacy-First Philosophy
The Macro Hub is designed to be lightweight and privacy-respecting. Unlike other automation tools, we believe in:
- Minimal data collection - We only collect what's necessary for licensing and service improvement
- No invasive tracking - Your macro recordings stay on your local machine
- Non-strict licensing - Our license validation is reasonable and respects your privacy
- No third-party sharing - Your data is never sold or shared
- GDPR-friendly - IP addresses are anonymized for analytics
What We Collect
✅ What We DO Collect:
- Email address - For license key delivery (beta signups only)
- IP address (anonymized) - For analytics and security (last octet removed)
- Platform information - OS type (Windows/macOS/Linux) for compatibility
- Browser type - For website optimization
- License activation data - Hardware ID hash for license validation
- Usage statistics - Aggregate data (macros recorded/played counts)
- Page views - Website traffic analytics
- Country - Approximate location for regional insights (via IP)
❌ What We DON'T Collect:
- Your macro content - Recordings stay 100% local on your machine
- Keystroke logging - We never monitor what you type
- Screen captures - Your work remains private
- Personal information - No names, addresses, phone numbers, or financial data
- Browsing history - We don't track you outside our site
- Cross-site tracking - No tracking pixels or third-party cookies
- Application-level telemetry - Beyond licensing, the app doesn't "phone home"
How We Use Your Data
Your data is used exclusively for:
- License Management - Validate your license and prevent abuse
- Service Improvement - Understand which features are most popular
- Technical Support - Help troubleshoot issues if you contact us
- Security - Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
- Analytics - Aggregate statistics to improve the product
Data Retention
We retain data only as long as necessary:
- License data - Retained while your license is active
- Analytics data - Anonymized and aggregated after 90 days
- Page view logs - Retained for 180 days, then deleted
- Beta signup emails - Retained until you request deletion
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your data - Request a copy of what we have stored
- Delete your data - Request complete deletion from our systems
- Correct inaccuracies - Update your email or other information
- Opt-out - Disable tracking with "Do Not Track" browser header (we respect it)
- Export your data - Receive your macros and settings (stored locally)
Security Measures
We protect your data with:
- HTTPS encryption - All data transmitted securely
- Database encryption - License keys encrypted at rest
- IP anonymization - Last octet removed for analytics
- Regular security audits - Continuous monitoring for vulnerabilities
- Access controls - Strict authentication on admin systems
Cookies
We use minimal, essential cookies:
- Session cookies - Keep you logged in (admin panel only)
- CAPTCHA validation - Prevent spam on beta signup
- No tracking cookies - We don't use Google Analytics or similar
Third-Party Services
We use these carefully selected services:
- AWS - Hosting infrastructure (compliant with GDPR, SOC 2)
- IP Geolocation API - Country detection (ipapi.co - privacy-friendly)
That's it. No Google Analytics, no Facebook Pixel, no ad networks.
Children's Privacy
The Macro Hub is not intended for users under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. Significant changes will be announced on this page with an updated date.
Contact Us
Questions about privacy? We're here to help:
Email: privacy@themacrohub.com
General Contact: support@themacrohub.com
"We built The Macro Hub the way we'd want to be treated - with respect for your privacy and data."