Privacy & Security

Take control of your privacy. Audit app permissions, review security settings, and understand what data apps can access.

What Privacy & Security Does

Modern apps request access to sensitive data like your location, camera, microphone, contacts, and more. Over time, you may forget which apps have which permissions—or grant access without fully understanding the implications.

ClearKit's Privacy & Security module gives you a clear, comprehensive view of all app permissions on your device. See exactly what each app can access, identify potential privacy concerns, and make informed decisions about your data.

Our Privacy Principle

ClearKit itself collects zero data. We practice what we preach—your privacy audit stays entirely on your device.

Privacy Audit
87
Privacy Score
4 Location Access
3 Camera Access
2 Microphone

Permissions We Audit

Comprehensive visibility into what apps can access

Location

See which apps can track your location, whether always, only while using, or never.

High Sensitivity

Camera

Identify apps with camera access. Essential for video calls, potentially invasive otherwise.

High Sensitivity

Microphone

Review microphone permissions. Needed for calls and voice notes, risky for unknown apps.

High Sensitivity

Contacts

See which apps can read your contact list. Social apps often request this unnecessarily.

Medium Sensitivity

Photos

Monitor photo library access—full library, selected photos only, or add-only permissions.

Medium Sensitivity

Calendars

Review calendar access. Reveals your schedule, meetings, and potentially sensitive events.

Medium Sensitivity

Bluetooth

Check Bluetooth access. Often used for device discovery, can enable location tracking.

Lower Sensitivity

Full Disk Access

macOS only. Apps with full disk access can read all files. Should be limited to trusted utilities.

High Sensitivity

Screen Recording

macOS only. Allows capturing your entire screen. Required for screen sharing apps.

High Sensitivity

Security Monitoring

Beyond permissions, ClearKit monitors security-relevant system settings

macOS Security

  • Firewall Status Check if the macOS firewall is enabled
  • FileVault Encryption Verify disk encryption is active
  • Gatekeeper App source verification settings
  • XProtect Version macOS malware definitions version
  • SIP Status System Integrity Protection state
  • Login Items Apps that start automatically

iOS Security

  • Passcode Enabled Device lock protection status
  • Face ID / Touch ID Biometric authentication status
  • Find My iPhone Device tracking and lock capability
  • App Tracking Cross-app tracking permissions
  • Lockdown Mode Extreme protection for high-risk users
  • Automatic Updates Security update installation status

Privacy Recommendations

ClearKit provides actionable suggestions to improve your privacy

01

Review Location Access

Change "Always" to "While Using" for apps that don't need constant location access. Most apps work fine with this setting.

02

Audit Unused Apps

Apps you haven't used in months may still have permissions. Consider revoking access or uninstalling them entirely.

03

Limit Photo Access

Use "Selected Photos" instead of "Full Access" when possible. Only grant full library access to trusted photo apps.

04

Disable Tracking

On iOS, enable "Ask App Not to Track" globally. On macOS, review and disable advertising identifiers.

05

Review Login Items

Check which apps start automatically at login. Remove unnecessary items to improve privacy and boot time.

06

Enable Firewall

On macOS, ensure the built-in firewall is enabled. It provides an essential layer of network protection.

Platform Availability

Privacy audit capabilities by platform

Feature macOS iOS
Permission Audit Complete Complete
Revoke Permissions Direct link Guidance
Firewall Status Full control N/A
Login Items View & manage N/A
Encryption Status FileVault Always on
Tracking Protection Limited ATT Framework
XProtect/Updates Version info Update status

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