1. Introduction
DBreeze ("we", "our", or "the Application") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your data when you use our desktop database management application.
2. Data Collection and Storage
2.1 Local Data Storage
DBreeze is a desktop application that stores all data locally on your device:
- Database Credentials: Stored securely in your system's keychain (macOS Keychain, Windows Credential Manager, Linux Secret Service)
- Connection Settings: Saved locally in application configuration files
- Application Preferences: Theme settings, window positions, and user preferences stored locally
- Query History: SQL queries are stored locally for your convenience
2.2 No Cloud Storage
We do NOT:
- Upload your database credentials to any server
- Store your data in the cloud
- Transmit your database queries to external services
- Collect personal information
- Track your usage or behavior
3. Data Security
3.1 Credential Protection
Database credentials are protected using:
- System-level encryption via keytar library
- No plain-text password storage
- Secure IPC communication between application processes
- No nodeIntegration in renderer process for enhanced security
3.2 Connection Security
- SSL/TLS support for database connections
- Direct connections to your databases (no proxy servers)
- Parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection
4. Third-Party Services
DBreeze does not integrate with any third-party analytics, tracking, or advertising services. The application only connects to the internet for:
- Direct connections to the database servers you choose
- The optional built-in sample database, a public read-only server operated by EMBL-EBI (only when you open it)
- The optional "Ask AI" feature: when you use it with your own Anthropic API key, your prompt and the table/column names of the current database are sent to Anthropic to generate SQL. Row data is not sent. Anthropic's privacy policy applies to that request.
- Update checks in the direct-download version (the Mac App Store version is updated by the App Store)
4a. Purchases
On the Mac App Store, the free trial and the one-time DBreeze Pro purchase are processed entirely by Apple. We never receive your payment details; the app only checks the App Store receipt on your Mac to unlock features.
5. Data Sharing
We do NOT share, sell, or distribute your data to any third parties. Your database credentials and data remain exclusively on your device and your database servers.
6. User Rights
You have complete control over your data:
- Delete saved connections at any time
- Clear query history
- Uninstall the application to remove all local data
- Export your connection settings
7. Children's Privacy
DBreeze is a professional database management tool not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
8. Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected in the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the application after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact
For privacy-related questions or concerns:
10. Disclaimer
IMPORTANT: While we implement security best practices, you are responsible for:
- Securing your device and operating system
- Managing database access permissions
- Backing up your data
- Complying with your organization's security policies