Privacy Policy
Effective April 24, 2026
Alcove is a personal ebook library manager for Mac and iPad, made by Much Better Than Cats LLC. This policy explains what data we collect, why, and how it is handled. The short version: your library is yours. We don't sell your data, and we collect as little as possible.
Your Library Data
Your book metadata — titles, authors, ratings, tags, reading status, and imported files — is stored locally on your device and, if you choose to enable it, synced across your devices via iCloud. We never see this data. Apple's iCloud infrastructure handles the sync; their privacy policy applies to that transmission.
Deleting Alcove and your iCloud container removes all library data entirely.
Crash Reports
Alcove uses Sentry to collect crash reports and error diagnostics. When a crash occurs, Sentry may collect:
- Device model and operating system version
- App version
- A stack trace describing where the crash occurred
Crash reports do not include your name, email address, book titles, or any library content. You can opt out of crash reporting in Alcove's Settings.
Email List
If you submit your email address through the launch notification form or beta interest form on this website, we store it for the purpose of sending you updates about Alcove — release announcements, beta invitations, and occasional product news. We will never sell or share your email address with third parties. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email we send.
Beta Feedback
If you submit feedback, bug reports, or feature requests — via Sentry, our feedback board, or direct email — that information is used solely to improve Alcove. We do not share it.
Analytics
This website does not use any third-party analytics or tracking scripts. No cookies are set. No cross-site tracking occurs.
Children's Privacy
Alcove is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
If we make material changes to this policy, we will update the effective date above. Continued use of Alcove after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
Questions or requests regarding your data: privacy@alcoveapp.app
Much Better Than Cats LLC · hello@alcoveapp.app