De-Obsolete Privacy Policy
Effective date: November 8, 2026
This privacy policy explains how De-Obsolete ("the app"), developed by Cody Cabana Productions, LLC, handles your information.
Summary
De-Obsolete does not collect, store, share, or sell any personal information. Everything the app does happens entirely on your Mac.
Information the App Accesses
To do its job, De-Obsolete reads information about the apps in folders you choose to scan, such as:
- App names, versions, and bundle identifiers
- File locations and modification dates
- The processor types each app supports (for example, Intel or Apple silicon)
This information is used only to show you the list of obsolete apps. It is never sent anywhere and is discarded when you quit the app.
Folder Access
macOS requires your permission before De-Obsolete can look inside a folder. When you grant access, the app saves a secure folder reference (called a security-scoped bookmark) on your Mac so it doesn't have to ask again each time you open it. These references are stored only in the app's own settings on your Mac, and you can remove them at any time by deleting the app.
De-Obsolete only changes files when you explicitly click Move to Trash or Undo. Apps are moved to the Trash, never permanently deleted by De-Obsolete.
No Data Collection
De-Obsolete:
- Does not connect to the internet
- Does not include analytics, advertising, or tracking
- Does not use third-party software development kits (SDKs)
- Does not require an account or sign-in
- Does not collect, transmit, or share any data with the developer or anyone else
Apple
If you have chosen to share crash reports and diagnostics with Apple and app developers in your Mac's settings, Apple may provide the developer with anonymous crash reports. These are handled under Apple's Privacy Policy. Purchases and downloads through the App Store are also handled by Apple, and the developer does not receive your personal or payment information.
Children's Privacy
De-Obsolete does not collect any information from anyone, including children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
If this policy changes, the updated version will be posted at this address with a new effective date. Because the app collects no data, any change would not affect information already collected.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy, contact us at [email protected].