Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 17, 2026
1. Introduction
NetMeSafe ("we", "us", "our") operates the SSHive application for macOS (the "App") and the website sshive.app (the "Website"). This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our App and Website. By using SSHive, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
2. Data Collection in the App
SSHive does not collect, transmit, or store any personal data on our servers. The App works entirely offline — the only network connections are those you initiate yourself (SSH, SFTP, RDP, VNC). We do not collect: — Names, email addresses, or contact information — Usage analytics or telemetry — Crash reports — Device identifiers or advertising IDs — Location data — Browsing or search history
3. Data Stored Locally on Your Device
SSHive stores the following data locally on your Mac, in the application support directory (~/Library/Application Support/SSHive/): — Connection profiles: hostnames, ports, usernames, and connection settings you configure. — Credentials: passwords and private key passphrases, encrypted via the macOS Keychain using Electron's safeStorage API. These are protected by your macOS login password and never leave your device. — Application preferences: theme, window size, and other display settings. This data is never transmitted to our servers or any third party. You can delete it at any time by removing the application and its support files.
4. Website Analytics
The SSHive website (sshive.app) does not use any analytics, telemetry, or tracking code. There are no cookies, no third-party scripts, and no fingerprinting. We do not know who visits the site, which pages you read, or how long you stay. The App itself also contains zero analytics, telemetry, or tracking code.
5. Third-Party Services
The SSHive App does not integrate with any third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking services. The App does not send data to any external server other than the remote hosts you explicitly connect to. The App includes an optional MCP (Model Context Protocol) server feature that, when enabled by you, allows AI assistants (such as Claude or Cursor) running on your local machine to interact with your SSH/SFTP sessions. This communication happens entirely on your local machine and does not transit through our servers.
6. Children's Privacy
SSHive is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. Since the App collects no personal data from any user, there is no risk of children's data being collected.
7. Security
We take the security of your data seriously: — Credentials are encrypted using the macOS Keychain (or iOS Keychain on iPhone/iPad), gated by Touch ID where supported. — All remote connections (SSH, SFTP) use industry-standard encryption protocols. — No data is transmitted to our servers, eliminating the risk of server-side breaches. — The App is code-signed and distributed exclusively via the Apple App Store (Mac App Store on macOS, App Store on iPhone/iPad).
8. Data Retention
Since we do not collect any personal data, there is no data to retain on our servers. Data stored locally on your device persists until you delete it by removing your SSHive profiles or uninstalling the application.
9. Your Rights
Since SSHive does not collect or store any personal data on our servers, there is no personal data for us to provide, modify, or delete. All your data is stored locally on your device and is under your full control. You can at any time: — View your stored profiles in ~/Library/Application Support/SSHive/ — Delete any or all of your stored data — Uninstall the application to remove all local data
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: Email: contact@netmesafe.com Website: https://sshive.app/contact