Your files stay on your Mac
Sparkle runs locally. That means:
Files stay on your device — nothing gets uploaded as files to the cloud
Organization happens on your Mac
You choose which folders Sparkle can access
We never store, share, or sell your data.
What Sparkle actually uses
Sparkle can read file content, file names, and file types to organize files more accurately.
Cleanup is currently supported only for local iCloud Drive folders and local Google Drive folders that are synced to your Mac. Sparkle does not organize Cloud-only folders or other cloud folders at this time.
What we collect (and what we don't)
We collect:
Your email address (for account login)
Basic usage analytics (which features you use, not the contents of your files)
Error reports to improve the app
Subscription and billing details
We do not store, share, or sell your files.
You control what Sparkle can access
Sparkle only asks for the permissions it needs:
You choose the folders — Sparkle only touches what you allow
Revoke access anytime — just update permissions in System Settings
If you don't want Sparkle to organize something, move it to the Manual Library
Your privacy isn't a tradeoff for convenience. Sparkle keeps your files organized while leaving you in control.
For more details, see Sparkle's privacy policy: makeitsparkle.co/privacy.