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Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
Plain English summary
CloudLift does not collect, transmit, or share any of your personal data. Your footage stays on your device. There are no accounts, no analytics, and no servers receiving anything from you.
What CloudLift does
CloudLift is a macOS utility that reads your local Photos library and exports video files to a folder destination of your choice. All processing happens locally on your Mac.
Data we collect
We collect nothing. CloudLift does not:
- Collect personal information of any kind
- Transmit data to any server or third-party service
- Use analytics, crash reporting, or telemetry tools
- Require an account or login
- Track usage or behavior
Permissions CloudLift requests
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Photos Library access
Required to display your video clips and read metadata (date, duration, filename). CloudLift never modifies, deletes, or uploads anything in your Photos library.
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Folder access (export destination)
When you choose an export folder, macOS grants CloudLift access to write files there. This access is limited to the folder you select, stored as a security-scoped bookmark on your device, and never transmitted anywhere.
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Network access (iCloud downloads only)
If a video clip is stored in iCloud rather than locally, CloudLift triggers an iCloud download through Apple's standard Photos framework. No data is sent to any server operated by CloudLift or its developer. All network activity goes directly between your device and Apple's iCloud infrastructure.
Local storage
CloudLift stores the following data locally on your device only:
- Export destination bookmark — the folder path you last used, stored as an Apple security-scoped bookmark in app preferences
- Rename pattern — your last-used filename template, stored in app preferences
- Tags — hashtags you've applied to clips, synced to your Photos library as named albums
None of this data leaves your device.
Third-party services
CloudLift uses no third-party SDKs, analytics platforms, advertising networks, or external APIs. The only external service involved is Apple's Photos and iCloud frameworks, which are governed by Apple's Privacy Policy.
Children's privacy
CloudLift does not collect any data from any user, including children. The app is rated 4+ on the Mac App Store.
Changes to this policy
If this policy changes materially, we will update the date at the top of this page. Given the nature of the app — no data collection by design — we do not expect this policy to change.
Contact
Questions about this policy or how CloudLift handles data: