Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 2025
Introduction
Welcome to Tiny Shield, developed by Proxyman LLC. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we handle your data when you use our macOS application and visit our website.
About Tiny Shield
Tiny Shield is a macOS application that monitors your network traffic (HTTP, HTTPS, TCP, UDP) and provides the ability to block or stop network connections. All network monitoring and data processing occurs locally on your device.
How Tiny Shield Works
Understanding how Tiny Shield operates helps explain our privacy approach:
Network Extension Technology
- Tiny Shield uses Apple's Network Extension framework to monitor TCP and UDP network data
- This is Apple's official and secure method for network monitoring on macOS
System Extension Installation
- Tiny Shield operates as a system extension, which requires installation at the system level
- This installation is necessary to monitor network traffic effectively
- The system extension runs with appropriate permissions but operates within Apple's security sandbox
DNS Proxy Functionality
- We use NEDNSProxyProvider (from Apple's Network Framework) to proxy your DNS resolver
- This allows Tiny Shield to display human-readable domain names instead of IP addresses
- This makes the interface much easier to use and understand
- Your DNS queries are processed locally for display purposes only
DNS Over HTTPS (DoH)
- For DNS over HTTPS (DoH) connections, Tiny Shield parses raw bytes to extract the Server Name Indication (SNI)
- This allows us to display the domain name even when using encrypted DNS
- The parsing is done locally on your device
- No data is sent to external servers during this process
Local Data Storage
- All monitored network data is stored locally on your Mac
- Network data is never sent to remote servers
- Everything you see in Tiny Shield stays on your device
- We have no access to your network traffic or the content you browse
This technical architecture ensures that your privacy is protected by design, not just by policy.
❌ Data We DO NOT Collect
We want to be completely transparent about what we don't collect. Tiny Shield does not collect:
Personal Information
- Name and contact details (e.g., name, address, phone numbers, date of birth, National ID, etc.)
- Account details (e.g., username, password)
- Payment information (such as bank account information, credit card information, receipts, transactions)
Network Data
- HTTP/HTTPS Requests and Response content (e.g., URL, Host, Domain, Status Code, Headers, Body, etc.)
- Any content of your network traffic
Device Data
- Private information in your devices (e.g., your data in Downloads, Desktop, Applications, MAC Address, etc.)
- Any files or documents on your computer
User Registration
Users do not have to register to use Tiny Shield. All users are anonymous to us. We do not hold personally identifiable information to identify users.
✅ Data We DO Collect
We collect only the minimal data necessary to provide our service:
License Activation (Optional)
- Email address (only for license activation)
- License key (only for license activation)
- Device name (only for license activation)
Sentry Crash Reporting
We use Sentry to collect crash reports to improve the stability of the app. Sentry automatically anonymizes the data and does not collect any personal information.
You can opt out of crash reporting by disabling it in the app Settings -> Privacy -> Crash Reporting.
App Analytics
Tiny Shield macOS app does not use any analytics to track user behavior or collect any data.
How We Use Your Information
We use the limited information we collect to:
- Activate and validate software licenses
- Fix bugs and crashes
Third-Party Services
We work with the following trusted third-party services:
Payment Processing
- Stripe: For processing payments and subscriptions
- View Stripe's Privacy Policy
Website Analytics
- Google Analytics: For anonymous website usage tracking (website only, not the app)
- This helps us understand how visitors use our website
Crash Reporting
- Sentry: For collecting crash reports to improve app stability
- View Sentry's Privacy Policy
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect any data we do collect. Since most data processing happens locally on your device, your network data never leaves your computer.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Know what data we collect (detailed above)
- Request deletion of any data we have about you
- Opt out of crash reporting
- Contact us with any privacy concerns
Data Retention
- License information: Retained as long as your license is active
- Crash reports: Retained only as long as necessary to fix issues
Children's Privacy
Tiny Shield is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of any significant changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Proxyman LLC
- Address: 1209 Orange Street, Wilmington, Delaware, US, 19801
- Email: tinyshield@proxyman.com
- Website: https://tinyshield.proxyman.com
This privacy policy is specific to Tiny Shield and reflects our commitment to user privacy and data protection.