Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 8th May 2026
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Application Data Collection
Default Offline Mode
By default, AAX Plugin Manager operates primarily offline. The application uses online resources for license activation and deactivation only, currently via Lemon Squeezy. All plugin database information remains entirely local to your computer.
Optional App Update Checking
You can optionally check for updates to AAX Plugin Manager itself by:
• Clicking “Check for Updates ” in the app, or
• Enabling automatic update checking on app startup (disabled by default)
When checking for app updates, the Software:
• Sends your current app version number to a third-party CDN and edge network provider operated by the Developer
• Sends the same anonymous User ID and Computer ID used for license authentication
• Retrieves current version information from a cloud storage provider and compares it against your version
• Returns only the result: whether a new version is available, download URL, and release notes
• Does not transmit any information about your plugins, system configuration, or usage patterns
Technical Details
• Requests are routed through third-party CDN infrastructure, which processes requests with standard logging (including IP addresses)
• If automatic checking on launch is enabled, the app will check at most once every 12 hours (you can disable this at any time in settings)
• The anonymous identifiers (User ID and Computer ID) are described in detail in the “Anonymous Identifiers ” section below
• This feature can be used independently of Cloud Version Checking and does not require enabling the full plugin database features
In default offline mode (with update checking disabled), this application:
• Does not collect, transmit, or share any personal information after the license is granted
• Does not include analytics, telemetry, or usage tracking
• Does not send crash reports or performance metrics
• Stores all data locally on your Mac in a SQLite database
• Only accesses Pro Tools plugin folders and others named in the manual for local app functions
Data stored locally includes plugin metadata (filenames, paths, version numbers, tags, and groups you create). This data never leaves your computer and is not accessible to the Developer or any third party when operating in offline mode.
No account creation, cloud sync, or external services are used in offline mode (except for license activation/deactivation via Lemon Squeezy and optional app update checking if enabled).
Optional Cloud Version Checking
AAX Plugin Manager offers optional Cloud Version Checking features that can be enabled within the application settings. These features are DISABLED BY DEFAULT and require your explicit opt-in activation. This is separate from and more comprehensive than the app update checking described above.
What Cloud Version Checking Does
When enabled, this feature allows you to contribute plugin version information to a shared database and check if newer versions of your installed plugins are available. This is a community-driven feature that benefits all users who choose to participate.
Data Collected When Cloud Features Are Enabled
When you enable Cloud Version Checking, the following information that has been collected in your local database is transmitted:
• Plugin names and version numbers
• Plugin manufacturer names
• Plugin bundle identifiers (CFBundleIdentifier)
• CPU architecture compatibility (Intel/Apple Silicon/Universal)
• Plugin category information
• Anonymous identifiers (detailed below)
Data NOT Collected
• Your name, email address, or contact information
• macOS version or system details
• Plugin installation paths or file locations
• Usage patterns, session data, or how frequently you use plugins
• License status or authentication details of third-party plugins
• Any information that could be used to identify piracy or unauthorised plugin use
Anonymous Identifiers
Two anonymous identifiers are used for authentication, database integrity, and rate limiting:
• User ID: An anonymous, non-personal identifier associated with your licence. This groups all computers belonging to the same licence holder.
• Computer ID: An anonymous, non-personal identifier unique to each computer. This distinguishes individual machines registered to your licence.
Neither identifier contains your name, email, or other personal information. These identifiers persist across app reinstalls and are used for:
• License authentication for app update checking and cloud features
• Preventing spam and malformed data submissions to the version database
• Rate limiting to prevent abuse of cloud services
• Maintaining data quality in the version database
The Developer can cross-reference your User ID with the licensing system if necessary (e.g., for troubleshooting or abuse prevention), but the cloud database itself does not contain names or email addresses.
Data Processing & Storage
• Data is transmitted via a third-party CDN and edge network, which routes requests through their global infrastructure to the nearest data centre
• Plugin version data is stored in a third-party database provider hosted in the EU
• The CDN and edge network provider processes requests through their infrastructure and may have access to data in transit, subject to their own privacy policy
• Request metadata (counts, timestamps, IP addresses) is logged by the CDN provider for rate limiting, error monitoring, and preventing abuse
• Plugin version data is stored indefinitely to maintain the historical version database
• You can disable Cloud Features at any time in the app settings, which will stop all data transmission immediately
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
• Access: Request a copy of data associated with your identifiers
• Deletion: Request removal of your contributed data from the cloud database
• Withdraw consent: Disable Cloud Features at any time in the app settings
To exercise these rights, contact support via the contact form on our website.
Please note that data deletion requests require manual processing and may take up to 30 days to complete.
Legal Basis for Processing: When you enable Cloud Version Checking, we process your data based on your explicit consent under UK GDPR Article 6(1)(a).
Third-Party CDN and Infrastructure Data Processing
Both App Update Checking and Cloud Version Checking use a third-party CDN and edge network provider to process requests. This provider acts as a data processor on behalf of the Developer.
When you use these features:
• Requests are routed through the provider 19s global edge network to the nearest data centre
• Standard CDN logging captures request metadata including IP addresses, timestamps, and request counts
• This logging is used for rate limiting, error monitoring, and preventing abuse
• The provider 19s data processing is governed by their own privacy policy and data processing terms
The Developer does not directly collect or store IP addresses from update checks or cloud feature requests, but this information may be accessible through the provider 19s analytics dashboard.
Store / Lemon Squeezy Data Collection
Some of your data used to process your purchase is held by Lemon Squeezy, independent of this App and the Developer. They also generate the license for this App and hold information that allows the App to be activated or deactivated. License activation/deactivation requires internet contact with Lemon Squeezy servers. Please see their latest Privacy Policy for further details.
Third-Party Resources and Content
Users acknowledge that they assume full responsibility and all risks arising from their use of any third-party resources, plugins, and content with AAX Plugin Manager. Users are solely responsible for ensuring that they have the necessary rights to any third-party content they access or manage using this application.
When Cloud Features are enabled, users who contribute download links or other information about plugins are responsible for ensuring that such information is accurate and does not violate third-party rights.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
The Developer reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time or with any updates to the App. Material changes will be communicated through the app or website. Your continued use of this application after any change will constitute your acceptance of such change.
Business Transfer
In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganisation, sale of all or part of the Developer 19s assets, or any other change of control, data held by the Developer — including anonymous identifiers and any plugin version data associated with them — may be transferred to the acquiring or successor party as part of that transaction. Any such party will be required to honour the terms of this Privacy Policy or will provide reasonable notice of any material changes prior to those changes taking effect. You will be notified through the app or website if such a transfer involves a change to how your data is processed or who is responsible for it.
Website Privacy
Our website (aaxpluginmanager.com) may use third-party analytics services. The collection and processing of website data is governed by those services 19 own privacy policies. We do not email users unless they have opted in to a mailing list or have made a purchase.
Contact
For privacy enquiries, data subject requests, or general questions, contact support via the contact form on our website: aaxpluginmanager.com
By downloading, purchasing, installing, accessing, or using AAX Plugin Manager ( “the Software “), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this agreement.
1. Critical User Responsibility
ALWAYS quit Pro Tools before using this Software. Moving plugins while Pro Tools is running may cause data loss, crashes, or system instability. YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for maintaining complete backups of all plugins, sessions, and system files before using this Software.
2. What This Software Does
This Software enables the user to move .aaxplugin files and related components between designated Active and Unused folders and others on your system. The Software accesses and modifies file locations but does not alter the contents of plugin files themselves. This Software compiles a local database of plugin related information. The Software offers commands and fixes amongst other services that the user can use at their own discretion.
Optional Cloud Features: The Software includes optional App Update Checking and Cloud Version Checking features that, when enabled by you, transmit data to cloud services. See the Privacy Policy for complete details on what data is collected and how it is used.
3. No Warranty — Limitation of Liability
THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED “AS IS ” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
THE DEVELOPER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING FROM USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: DATA LOSS, FILE CORRUPTION, PLUGIN INCOMPATIBILITY, SYSTEM INSTABILITY, WORKFLOW DISRUPTION, LOST PROFITS, CLOUD SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS, DATA TRANSMISSION ERRORS, INACCURATE VERSION INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
4. Cloud Services Disclaimer
If you enable optional Cloud Features (App Update Checking or Cloud Version Checking):
• The Developer makes no guarantee of cloud service availability, uptime, or reliability
• Version information provided by cloud services may be inaccurate, incomplete, or out of date
• The Developer is not responsible for data transmission issues, network failures, or third-party service interruptions
• You acknowledge that enabling Cloud Features involves data transmission over the internet and accept the associated risks
• User-contributed content in the version database is provided by third parties and the Developer makes no warranties as to its accuracy
5. Third-Party Compatibility
Compatibility with Pro Tools (any version), third-party plugins (including but not limited to WavesTM, Universal AudioTM, and others), macOS versions, or Apple hardware is not guaranteed.
6. System Protections
Avid factory plugins are protected by default. Disabling this protection may cause Pro Tools to malfunction or fail to launch. Any such override is at your sole risk.
7. System Requirements and Updates
This Software has been tested on specific macOS versions and hardware configurations current at the time of release. The Developer is under no obligation to provide updates, support, or maintain compatibility with future operating systems, hardware, or software versions. Changes to macOS, Pro Tools, third-party plugins, or cloud service providers may render this Software incompatible or inoperable.
8. User Responsibilities
You acknowledge that you are using this Software with appropriate technical knowledge and accept full responsibility for:
• Maintaining complete backups before use
• Verifying compatibility with your system
• Any use of macOS system tools (Terminal, Finder, etc.) in conjunction with this Software
• All consequences of file operations performed by this Software
• Your decision to enable or disable Cloud Features, App Update Checking, and any data transmission that results
• Understanding that enabling automatic update checking on launch will make network requests every time the app starts
• The accuracy of any information you contribute to cloud services
• Compliance with all applicable laws and third-party terms of service
9. Severability
If any provision of this agreement is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
10. License Termination
The Developer reserves the right to revoke your license at any time for violation of this Agreement, license abuse (including unauthorised sharing or excessive installations), abusive conduct, payment fraud, abuse of cloud services (including but not limited to submitting false or malicious data), or any illegal use of the Software. Revoked licenses are not eligible for refunds. You must immediately cease using the Software upon revocation.
11. License Grant and Restrictions
This is a single-user license. Upon purchase, you are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to install and use the Software on up to five (5) personal computers that you own or control.
This license is for individual use only and may not be:
• Shared with other users
• Installed on computers owned by others
• Used in multi-user, educational, or institutional environments without a separate license agreement
For multi-seat, educational, institutional, or enterprise licensing arrangements, contact support via the contact form on our website.
12. Cloud Services and Future Terms
The cloud features included in this Software (including App Update Checking and Cloud Version Checking) are supplementary online services provided at the Developer 19s discretion. They are separate from the core local application functionality, which constitutes the primary subject of this licence and remains available regardless of any changes to cloud services.
The Developer reserves the right to:
• Modify, suspend, or permanently discontinue any cloud feature or service at any time, for any reason, including but not limited to technical constraints, infrastructure limitations, third-party service termination, or circumstances beyond the Developer 19s reasonable control
• Migrate cloud features to a separate subscription tier, with or without a transition period or preferential pricing for existing licence holders
• Impose usage limits, rate limits, or access restrictions on cloud services at any time
The Developer will make reasonable efforts to provide notice of material changes to cloud services through the app or website, but is under no obligation to do so. Your continued use of the Software following any such change constitutes your acceptance of the revised service terms.
13. Entire Agreement
This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and the Developer regarding the Software and supersedes any prior agreements or understandings. This agreement shall be governed by the laws of England and Wales.
14. Assignment
The Developer may assign, transfer, or novate this agreement, in whole or in part, to any third party in connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganisation, sale of assets, or change of control of the Developer, without your prior consent. Any such assignee or successor will be bound by the terms of this agreement. You may not assign, transfer, or sublicense your rights under this agreement to any third party. References to “the Developer ” in this agreement include any permitted successors and assigns.