Privacy Policy & Terms of Service

1. Acceptance & Service Description

SmugMug Downloader is a free macOS application designed to help you download your personal content from SmugMug. By using this application, you agree to these terms.

2. Independence Disclaimer

This application is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or associated with SmugMug, Inc. in any way. It is an independent, personal project created to help photographers backup their own content.

3. User Responsibilities

By using this application, you assume full responsibility for:

• Backing up your data before use
• Ensuring adequate storage space on your device
• Keeping your API credentials secure
• Using the app only with accounts you own or have permission to access

4. Warranty Disclaimer

THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

5. Limitation of Liability

The developer shall not be liable for any lost files, failed downloads, hardware damage, lost productivity, or any other damages arising from the use of this application. As this is a free application, maximum liability is $0.

6. Indemnification

You agree to defend and hold harmless the developer against any claims arising from your misuse of the application or violation of these terms.

7. Third-Party Dependencies

This application relies on SmugMug's API, which may change at any time without notice. The developer has no control over SmugMug's services and cannot guarantee continued functionality.

8. Modifications & Termination

These terms may be modified at any time. The application may be discontinued at any time without notice. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of new terms.

Our Core Principle

What IS Stored Locally (On Your Mac Only)

• Your SmugMug API credentials (encrypted with AES-256)
• OAuth tokens for authentication
• App preferences and settings
• Download history (for resume functionality)
• Local troubleshooting logs

All of this data stays on your device and is never transmitted to us or any third party.

Network Connections

The application only connects to:

• api.smugmug.com — SmugMug's official API
• secure.smugmug.com — SmugMug's secure endpoints

All connections use HTTPS. There are no connections to third-party analytics, advertising networks, or social media platforms.

Data Security

Your API credentials are encrypted using AES-256 encryption with PBKDF2 key derivation (100,000 iterations). This ensures your credentials remain secure even if someone gains access to your Mac.

Your Rights & Data Deletion

You have complete control over your data. To delete all stored information, simply remove the application from your Mac. There is no data stored elsewhere to delete.

Children's Privacy

This application is not directed at users under 13 years of age.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us.