Who we are
DoodlePin is a desktop pet app for macOS made by Harsh Gaba ("we", "us"). This policy explains what the app looks at on your Mac, why, and what happens to it.
What we collect
Nothing. DoodlePin does not collect, transmit, sell or share any personal information. The app has no network access, so nothing it sees can leave your Mac. We do not use any third-party SDKs, analytics or advertising services.
What the app uses on your Mac
To make the pets feel alive, DoodlePin reads a few things locally while it runs. None of it is sent anywhere.
| What | Why | Where it goes |
|---|---|---|
| Pointer position | So the pets' eyes follow your cursor and they react when you poke, drag or throw them. | Stays on your Mac |
| Time since last input | So pets nap when you step away. The app only checks how long ago you last used the mouse or keyboard. It never sees what you type. | Stays on your Mac |
| Now playing | If "Dance to music" is on, the app listens for the public announcements Apple Music and Spotify make when a song starts or stops, so pets can dance. A pet may show the song title in a speech bubble. Nothing is saved. | Stays on your Mac |
| Battery level | If "React to battery" is on, pets cheer when you plug in and look tired when the battery is low. | Stays on your Mac |
| Calendar events | Only if you turn on "Meeting heads-ups" and allow access. The app reads upcoming events to show a reminder about 10 minutes before they start. It only uses each event's title and start time, and stores nothing. | Stays on your Mac |
What the app saves
DoodlePin saves your preferences on your Mac so your pets are the same next time: which pets you have, their names, hats and glasses, where they were on screen, how hungry they are, your settings, and fun counters like balls fetched and treats eaten. This lives in the app's private storage on your Mac and is never uploaded.
Calendar permission
Calendar access is off by default. macOS asks for your permission the first time you turn on meeting heads-ups. You can turn it off any time in DoodlePin's Settings, or in System Settings → Privacy & Security → Calendars.
Deleting your data
To remove everything DoodlePin has saved, quit the app and move it to the Trash. Its saved settings are in ~/Library/Containers/com.harshgaba.DoodlePin, which you can also delete.
Children
DoodlePin is suitable for all ages. Because it collects no information from anyone, it collects none from children.
Changes to this policy
If a future version of DoodlePin changes how it handles information, we will update this page and the date at the top before that version is released.
Contact
Questions about this policy? Email your-support-email@example.com.