Last Updated: January 3, 2026

Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters. Here's how we protect it.

1. Introduction

Effective Date: January 3, 2026

Welcome to MarkViewer. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your data. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data.

MarkViewer consists of two components:

These components handle data differently, and we'll clearly distinguish between them throughout this policy.

2. Data Controller & Contact Information

Data Controller: Seungbin Baik

Email: seungbin.baik@gmail.com

GitHub: github.com/SeungbinBaik/markviewer-releases

For any privacy-related questions, data requests, or concerns, please contact us at the email address above.

3. Information We Collect

A. Website (markviewer.com)

When you visit our website, we collect the following information through Google Analytics:

Important: We do NOT require you to create an account or provide any personal information to use our website or download MarkViewer.

B. Desktop Application (MarkViewer App)

Analytics Are Disabled by Default

MarkViewer's analytics are opt-in only. When you first launch the app, we ask for your permission. If you decline, no analytics data is collected. You can change this setting anytime in the app's Settings.

If you opt-in to analytics, we collect the following anonymized data through PostHog:

User Identification:

File Operations:

Performance Metrics:

Feature Usage:

Error Data:

App Information:

What We DON'T Collect

We explicitly do NOT collect:

  • ❌ File content or file names
  • ❌ File paths or directory structures
  • ❌ IP addresses
  • ❌ Personal information (name, email, phone, etc.)
  • ❌ Browsing history or URLs
  • ❌ Session recordings or screenshots
  • ❌ Clipboard contents
  • ❌ System files or user files outside MarkViewer

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data solely to:

We do NOT use your data for:

6. Cookies (Website Only)

Our website uses cookies to provide analytics functionality. The desktop app does NOT use cookies.

Google Analytics Cookies:

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Distinguishes unique visitors 26 months
_ga_* Maintains session state 26 months
_gid Distinguishes unique visitors 24 hours

How to Disable Cookies:

7. Data Sharing & Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to process analytics data:

PostHog (Desktop App Analytics)

Google Analytics (Website Analytics)

We Never Sell Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your data to any third parties. The services listed above are data processors working on our behalf, not data purchasers.

8. Data Retention

Website Analytics:

Google Analytics data is retained for 26 months (Google's standard retention period). After this period, the data is automatically deleted.

Desktop App Analytics:

Your analytics data is retained until you request deletion or reset your analytics ID. You have full control:

9. Your Privacy Rights (GDPR/CCPA)

You have the following rights regarding your data:

All Users:

Desktop App - How to Exercise Your Rights:

Built-in Privacy Controls

MarkViewer includes easy privacy controls in Settings > Privacy & Analytics:

  • Toggle Analytics On/Off: Instantly enable or disable data collection
  • Reset Analytics ID: Generate a new anonymous UUID
  • Delete My Data: Request deletion of all analytics data associated with your ID

Website - How to Exercise Your Rights:

Response Time:

We will respond to your privacy requests within 30 days as required by GDPR and CCPA.

10. Data Security Measures

We implement multiple security measures to protect your privacy:

Technical Safeguards:

Organizational Safeguards:

11. Children's Privacy (COPPA)

MarkViewer is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at seungbin.baik@gmail.com, and we will delete that information immediately.

12. International Data Transfers

MarkViewer is developed and maintained by a developer based in South Korea. However, the analytics services we use (PostHog and Google Analytics) may transfer data to the United States.

Data Protection Safeguards:

If you are an EU resident and have concerns about international data transfers, you can opt-out of analytics entirely through the app's Settings.

13. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements.

How We Notify You:

Your Continued Use:

Continued use of MarkViewer after changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. If you do not agree with the changes, you can opt-out of analytics or stop using MarkViewer.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

Privacy Contact Information

Email: seungbin.baik@gmail.com

GitHub Issues: github.com/SeungbinBaik/markviewer-releases/issues

Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours for general inquiries and 30 days for formal data requests (as required by GDPR/CCPA).

Thank you for trusting MarkViewer with your privacy. We're committed to protecting your data and being transparent about our practices.

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