Version 2026-07-13 · Effective July 13, 2026
Privacy, without surprises.
We collect only what is needed to run SpaceMachine, protect accounts, process purchases, and provide support.
What this policy covers
This policy covers the SpaceMachine Mac app, website, account service, payments, and customer support. It explains what information we use, why we use it, and the choices available to you.
Your files and recovery words
Backup and offload data is encrypted on your Mac before storage. The website and account service do not receive your recovery words, private keys, file contents, file names, source paths, or private backup manifests. Independent Web3 Cloud hosts store encrypted pieces that they cannot read as normal files.
Account and app information
To connect the Mac app to your account, we use a one-way account identifier, a separate short-lived login proof, device identifier, app version, connection status, protected-data total, estimated monthly cost, timestamps, and security nonces. These details let us show the correct account and prevent replay or fraudulent sign-in.
Website and security logs
Like most online services, our servers receive basic connection information such as IP address, browser or device type, requested page, request time, and security events. We use this information to deliver the site, diagnose faults, prevent abuse, and protect accounts. We do not use advertising trackers.
Payments
Stripe processes checkout and card details. SpaceMachine receives transaction identifiers, customer and billing details supplied for the purchase, totals, taxes, payment status, receipts, refunds, and disputes. We do not receive or store your full card number or card security code.
Read Stripe's privacy informationHow we use information
We use information to provide secure account access, display Credits and runway, operate and improve the service, process purchases, provision storage, prevent fraud, respond to support requests, maintain records, and meet legal obligations. We do not sell personal information or use it to build advertising profiles.
Who receives information
We share only what is needed with infrastructure hosting, payment, email, security, and support providers, as well as independent encrypted-storage hosts. We may also disclose information when required by law, to protect customers, or to defend legal rights. Providers are permitted to use the information only for their own stated services and legal duties.
International processing
SpaceMachine is operated from Switzerland. Website infrastructure is hosted in Germany, and providers such as payment, email, and distributed storage services may process limited information in Switzerland, the EEA, the United Kingdom, the United States, or other countries where they operate. We use appropriate contractual and technical protections where required.
How long information is kept
One-time login codes and account sessions expire automatically. Operational and security logs are kept only as long as reasonably needed for reliability, abuse prevention, and investigation. Account and support information is kept while the service is active. Purchase, accounting, refund, dispute, and legal records may be kept for the period required by law. Data is then deleted or anonymised when practical.
Cookies and local preferences
SpaceMachine uses only essential cookies needed for secure account sessions. Roadmap voting stores one random identifier in your browser so you can add or remove your votes; the server keeps only its one-way digest. We do not use advertising cookies or third-party analytics cookies. You can clear this information through your browser settings.
Security
We use encrypted transport, short-lived one-time links, secure session cookies, private service networks, signed payment events, access controls, and encrypted backup data. No system is completely risk-free, so you should also protect your Mac and keep your SpaceMachine recovery words private.
Your choices and rights
You may ask whether we hold personal information about you and request access, correction, deletion, restriction, objection, or a portable copy where applicable. We may need to verify your identity, and some payment or legal records cannot be deleted immediately. Contact us using the address below.
Legal basis
Where a legal basis is required, we process information to provide the service you requested, for legitimate interests such as security and reliability, to comply with legal obligations, or with consent where the law requires it. This policy is written with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection in mind; additional local rights may apply.
Changes and contact
We may update this policy when the service or legal requirements change. The effective date above will be updated for material changes. SpaceMachine is operated by Swissline Consulting in Switzerland. Privacy questions and rights requests can be sent through the private support form.
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