Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2, 2026

Overview

Hardparse is a document OCR application for macOS. It is designed with privacy as a core principle. All document processing happens entirely on your device.

Data Collection

Hardparse does not collect, store, transmit, or share any personal data. Specifically:

Your documents and images are processed locally on your Mac and never leave your device.
We do not collect usage analytics, crash reports, or telemetry.
We do not use cookies, tracking pixels, or any third-party analytics services.
We do not require account creation or login.

On-Device Processing

All OCR, layout detection, and document analysis is performed using machine learning models that run entirely on your Mac. No data is sent to external servers for processing.

Network Access

Hardparse does not require an internet connection to function. The app does not make any network requests during normal operation.

Third-Party Services

Hardparse does not integrate with or send data to any third-party services.

Data Storage

Any files you process with Hardparse remain on your local file system under your control. The app does not maintain its own database of your documents.

Children's Privacy

Hardparse does not collect personal information from anyone, including children under the age of 13.

Changes to This Policy

If we update this privacy policy, the revised version will be posted on this page with an updated date.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy, contact us at support@hardparse.com.