Effective date: June 27, 2026
WiFiBuddy does not collect, store, transmit, sell, or share personal data.
Wi-Fi scan data
WiFiBuddy uses Apple system Wi-Fi APIs to scan nearby wireless networks and display signal, channel, and network details on your device. Scan results are processed locally on your Mac and are not sent to Alkinum or any third party.
The app does not require an account and does not include analytics, advertising, or tracking SDKs.
Location permission
On macOS, location permission may be requested because the system requires authorization before exposing Wi-Fi metadata such as SSID, BSSID, and country code. WiFiBuddy does not request geographic coordinates and does not create a location history.
You can decline access and continue using signal measurements with limited network metadata. You can change the decision later in System Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services.
Local network access
The optional Stability Test sends probes to a router or DNS server selected by the app or entered by you. This measures latency, jitter, and packet loss. Test results remain on your Mac.
Information stored on your Mac
WiFiBuddy stores preferences such as scan interval, appearance, language, selected region, and starred networks locally. Removing the app may not reset macOS permission decisions because those decisions are managed by the operating system.
Support
If you email support, we receive the address, message, and attachments you choose to send. We use that information only to answer the request and diagnose the reported issue.
Public GitHub issues are handled by GitHub and may be visible to other people. Do not include private network identifiers in a public report.
Contact
Privacy and support questions: support@alkinum.io
Use of WiFiBuddy is also covered by the Terms of Service.