Information CloudNest handles
CloudNest handles the names and paths of selected files and folders, security-scoped access bookmarks, schedules, activity and error details, destination information, snapshot metadata and manifests, and the protected file copies needed to create a backup. This can reveal sensitive filenames and folder organization even when the file contents are not opened in the interface.
Where backups and reports are stored
CloudNest stores backup configuration and activity information locally. Backup files and manifests are written to destinations you choose. Manual issue or support reports are created on your Mac and are shared only when you choose to send them. Anonymous app-health summaries are off unless a compatible build provides a diagnostics service and you explicitly enable them; this policy will be updated before that service is enabled for users. If you choose iCloud Drive or another storage provider as a destination, that provider processes the files under its terms.
Permissions and system features
CloudNest requests access only to folders and volumes you select or authorize through macOS, which can include Desktop, Documents, Downloads, removable media, or network volumes. Launch at Login is optional and supports schedules. macOS and any selected file-provider or storage service may process file access as part of those features.
Retention, deletion, and export
Snapshots remain at the selected destination until you delete them or an enabled cleanup rule removes them. Delete App Data removes CloudNest's local configuration and its managed backup folder when that folder is still accessible; it does not delete source files. Issue-report files are designed for short retention of about 14 days, and temporary restore drag exports for cleanup after about 24 hours. Copies exported or moved outside CloudNest remain under your control.
Website analytics
CloudNest's page on brentgaddis.com uses first-party, aggregate website analytics operated through Cloudflare. The site counts page views and allowlisted actions such as opening an App Store, support, or privacy link; it also keeps coarse source, country, device, browser, operating-system, engagement, performance, and reliability totals. It does not store raw event rows, visitor or session identities, IP or hashed-IP identifiers, cookie or local-storage visitor IDs, full user agents, full referrers or URLs, form contents, arbitrary text, or a person's raw click history. Country and source cells below five are suppressed, and aggregates are retained for up to 24 months. Cloudflare still processes request and network metadata as necessary to deliver and protect the site. These website measurements are separate from the app.
Questions
Contact Brent Gaddis with privacy questions about CloudNest.