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Privacy Policy

Recio Ltd · Last updated: March 2026 · Effective: March 2026

The short version: Switchman is open source and local-first. The CLI keeps coordination data on your machine, the website uses no tracking cookies, and we never store your source code.

1. Who we are

Recio Ltd is the data controller for personal data processed in connection with Switchman. We are registered in England and Wales.

Contact: hello@switchman.dev

2. What data we collect

Local CLI usage — no data collected by us

Switchman is a local CLI tool. Coordination data such as tasks, leases, and file claims is stored in a SQLite file on your machine at .switchman/switchman.db. We do not receive this data.

Website and support contact data

We never collect:

Telemetry (opt-in only)

Switchman includes optional anonymous telemetry for setup and workflow events. This is disabled by default and can be enabled with switchman telemetry enable or disabled with switchman telemetry disable. Telemetry events contain no personal data and no file contents.

3. How we use your data

We do not use your data for advertising, profiling, or any purpose beyond operating the service.

4. Legal basis for processing (GDPR)

For users in the UK and EU, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:

5. Data storage and security

Any website or support contact data we hold is stored using standard business systems with appropriate access controls.

6. Data sharing

We do not sell your data. We do not share your data with advertisers or data brokers.

7. Data retention

8. Your rights (GDPR)

If you are in the UK or EU, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

To exercise any of these rights, email hello@switchman.dev. We will respond within 30 days.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

9. Cookies

The switchman.dev website uses no tracking cookies.

10. Children

Switchman is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.

12. Contact

For privacy questions or data requests: hello@switchman.dev

Recio Ltd, England and Wales