Last Updated: December 12, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how OpenCore Legacy Patcher ("we," "us," or "our") handles information when you use our website and software application. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices.
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
OpenCore Legacy Patcher is designed with privacy in mind. The application:
When you contact us through our website, we collect:
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:
These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or when necessary to:
Our application checks for updates through GitHub. When you download from or interact with GitHub, you are subject to GitHub's privacy policy. Similarly, our Discord community is subject to Discord's privacy policy.
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit some website features.
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Specifically:
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
You have the right to access and correct your personal information. Contact us to request access or make corrections.
You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
You may request a copy of your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format.
You may opt out of receiving promotional communications by following unsubscribe instructions in emails or contacting us directly.
We respect Do Not Track browser signals. When enabled, we will not track your browsing activity.
OpenCore Legacy Patcher is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete it.
OpenCore Legacy Patcher is developed and maintained by contributors worldwide. If you access our website or use our software from outside your country, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries with different data protection laws.
OpenCore Legacy Patcher is an open-source project. Our source code is publicly available on GitHub, allowing anyone to verify that:
Our website and application may contain links to third-party websites and services, including:
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes:
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). You have the right to:
For California residents, we comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). You have the right to:
OpenCore Legacy Patcher is provided "AS IS" without warranty of any kind. While we take reasonable steps to protect your privacy, use of our software is at your own risk. Always backup your data before making system modifications.