Why privacy matters for a menu bar app
A menu bar manager runs continuously and receives sensitive macOS permissions. Users should know why those permissions exist and what the app sends over the network.
Tuck privacy posture
- No analytics.
- No telemetry.
- No crash-reporting SDK.
- License validation for Pro.
- Sparkle update checks for safe app updates.
How to verify it
You can monitor Tuck with Little Snitch, LuLu, Proxyman, or another network monitor. Expected calls are tied to license validation and update checks, not usage tracking.
The tradeoff
Tuck still needs Accessibility to manage menu bar behavior, and Shelf Mode may request Screen Recording so icons can be shown accurately. The permissions guide explains both prompts.