Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2025

Overview

MacDNS is designed with privacy as a core principle. Your DNS queries are processed entirely on your local machine and are never sent to our servers. We do not collect, store, or transmit any user data.

Data We Collect

We do not collect any data. MacDNS does not have servers, databases, or any infrastructure to store user information. The software runs entirely on your Mac.

When you purchase a license, all payment processing is handled entirely by Paddle, our Merchant of Record. We do not have access to your credit card information, bank details, or other financial data. Please refer to Paddle's Privacy Policy for details on how they handle payment data.

Data We Do NOT Collect

  • DNS queries - All DNS resolution happens locally on your Mac
  • Browsing history - We have no visibility into your internet activity
  • Personal files - MacDNS only accesses its own configuration files
  • Analytics or telemetry - No usage tracking or analytics in the app
  • Crash reports - We do not collect automated crash reports

Local Processing

MacDNS operates entirely on your local machine:

  • DNS queries are resolved locally using a DNS resolver
  • Blocklists are downloaded and stored locally
  • All configuration is stored on your Mac
  • Statistics are computed and stored locally

Third-Party Services

Paddle (Payment Processing)

Paddle is the Merchant of Record for MacDNS purchases. They handle all payment processing, invoicing, and tax compliance. Your payment data is governed by their privacy policy.

Blocklist Sources

MacDNS downloads blocklists from various public sources. These downloads are direct from the source servers and do not pass through our infrastructure. The sources include well-known ad blocking lists like EasyList, threat intelligence feeds, and other community-maintained lists.

Security

MacDNS is designed with security in mind:

  • All license validation uses encrypted communications (HTTPS/TLS)
  • No data collection means no data to protect or breach
  • Local-only processing keeps your DNS queries private

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@macdns.app