Privacy Policy

Mountain Loop Labs, Inc. (“Mountain Loop Labs”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use Yaak, our offline desktop API client, and when you visit our website.

By using Yaak or visiting our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Software or our website.

1. Information We Collect

Desktop Application

The Yaak desktop application is designed to operate offline and does not collect any telemetry or usage data. API requests, responses, and all other data remain on-device.

Some usage information such as time of first launch, license status, number of launches, app version, and operating system are sent to the Mountain Loop Labs notification and update endpoints. This information is used to provide update functionality and display relevant messages.

Website

The Yaak website may collect the following information:

Usage statistics (e.g., pages visited, features used)
Browser and device information
Country code, derived from IP address
Referral sources

This website data helps us improve online services and user experience.

2. How We Use the Information

We use website analytics data to:

Understand how visitors interact with our website
Improve website performance and user experience
Identify and address technical issues
Optimize our content and marketing efforts

3. How We Protect Your Information

We take the following measures to protect any data we collect:

Encryption: Any transmitted data is encrypted using industry-standard methods.
Limited Access: Only authorized personnel have access to collected data.
Storage: Website analytics data is stored securely in a database owned by Yaak.

We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties.

4. Your Rights

For website analytics data, you may have certain rights depending on your location:

Right to access information we have about you
Right to request deletion of your data
Right to opt-out of certain data collection

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

5. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website. If significant changes are made, we will provide notice on our website.

6. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: hello@yaak.app

By continuing to use Yaak, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

Policy Changes

Jan 1, 2024: Initial version
June 29, 2025: Updated to clarify analytics data collection