Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 20, 2026

Overview

Red Monitor is a desktop application that monitors subreddits for keyword mentions. We take your privacy seriously. This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we handle it.

Data We Collect

Purchase Information

When you purchase a license, our payment processor (Stripe) collects your name, email address, and payment details. We receive your email address to deliver your license key. We do not store your payment card information.

License Verification

Red Monitor sends your license key to our servers to verify it is valid and active. No other application data is transmitted during this process.

Analytics

This website uses self-hosted, privacy-respecting analytics (Umami) to understand general traffic patterns. No personal identifiers are collected and no data is shared with third parties.

Data We Do Not Collect

  • Your subreddit searches or keyword configurations
  • Reddit posts or comments you view in the app
  • Your Reddit credentials or account information
  • Any content stored locally on your device

All of your monitoring data — searches, results, sentiment analysis — is stored locally on your device using SQLite. It never leaves your machine.

Third-Party Services

  • Stripe — payment processing. Governed by Stripe's Privacy Policy.
  • Reddit API — the app fetches public post data from Reddit's API on your behalf. Your use of Reddit data is subject to Reddit's Privacy Policy.
  • Resend — used to deliver your license key via email after purchase.

Data Retention

We retain your email address and associated license key for as long as your license is active, or until you request deletion. To request deletion of your data, email us at andrew@averillanalytics.com.

Children's Privacy

Red Monitor is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of Red Monitor after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

Questions about this privacy policy? Email us at andrew@averillanalytics.com.