Summary
DemoCue stores demo profiles, settings, and session history on your Mac. It does not require an account for trial use, does not upload your files, and does not record your screen.
What DemoCue Stores
DemoCue stores profiles, settings, session history, local macOS bookmarks for files, apps, and wallpapers you selected. License key, Lemon Squeezy instance ID, trial state, locally stored license summary, and last validation date belong in macOS Keychain.
Where Data Is Stored
~/Library/Application Support/DemoCue
The local files are Profiles.json, Sessions.json, and Settings.json.
What DemoCue Does Not Collect
- No analytics.
- No telemetry.
- No account required for trial use.
- No screen recording.
- No uploaded files.
- No cloud sync in 0.1.0.
Why File Access Exists
When you choose files, apps, or wallpapers, DemoCue stores local macOS bookmarks so it can open those items later. If a file moves or a bookmark breaks, DemoCue warns during pre-flight.
License Activation
Paid activation uses Lemon Squeezy license keys through Lemon Squeezy's License API. DemoCue generates a random device UUID on first launch, stores it in Keychain, and uses a neutral DemoCue Mac instance name during activation instead of sending your Mac's computer name.
Activated Macs keep working during a limited offline grace period using the license summary stored in Keychain. DemoCue does not include Lemon Squeezy admin or API secrets in the macOS app.
Permissions
- File access is used only for items you choose in macOS file pickers.
- Network access is used only for license activation, update checks, and downloads.
- Launch at Login is optional and controlled in Settings.
- Accessibility is optional in 0.1.0 and is not required for profiles, hotkeys, or restore.
- DemoCue does not request Screen Recording permission.
Licensing
Licensing gates starting new paid demo workflows after the trial. End Demo, Panic Restore, history export, and local data access are never blocked by licensing.
Contact
Privacy questions can go to [email protected].