Remove FirebaseAnalytics and update privacy docs

Remove FirebaseAnalytics from the Xcode project and package dependencies and drop the FirebaseInstallations import from AppDelegate. Update PRIVACY_POLICY.md and USER_PRIVACY_CHOICES.md to reflect the app's actual behavior: PromptBar uses Firebase Remote Config (Firebase Analytics is not linked), does not store provider API keys or chat messages, and relies on WebKit for provider cookies/website data (with a cookie-clearing action). Also clarify local preference storage and list third-party provider privacy links so the docs match the current implementation.

Author: peterdsp

PRIVACY_POLICY.md

@@ -1,38 +1,45 @@
-# Privacy Policy  
+# Privacy Policy
 
-Last Updated: 10/03/2025
+Last Updated: 25/05/2026
 
-## 1. Introduction  
-Welcome to **PromptBar**. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what data is (or isn’t) collected when you use the app.
+## 1. Introduction
 
-## 2. Data Collection & Processing  
-PromptBar **does not collect, store, or share any personal data**. The app functions solely as a **client for third-party AI chat services**, and all interactions occur directly between you and the AI provider.
+PromptBar is a macOS menu bar client for third-party AI chat websites. This policy explains what PromptBar itself handles and what is handled by the AI providers you choose to use.
 
-### 2.1 Authentication & Accounts  
-- Some AI models require user authentication (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini).  
-- PromptBar **does not manage or store login credentials**—authentication is handled externally by the AI provider.  
+## 2. Data Collection and Processing
 
-### 2.2 AI Chat Data  
-- Any messages you send and receive are processed by the respective AI model (e.g., OpenAI, Mistral, Google, etc.).  
-- PromptBar **does not log, store, or access** your conversations.  
+PromptBar does not ask for, store, or transmit provider API keys. Users authenticate only inside the provider web sessions shown in the app.
 
-### 2.3 Third-Party Services  
-PromptBar integrates with third-party AI models. Their respective privacy policies apply:  
-- [Mistral AI Privacy Policy](https://mistral.ai/privacy-policy/)  
-- [OpenAI (ChatGPT) Privacy Policy](https://openai.com/terms)  
-- [Google Gemini Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy)  
-- [DeepSeek Privacy Policy](https://deepseek.com/privacy-policy)  
-- [Grok (X AI) Privacy Policy](https://x.ai/privacy)  
+PromptBar does not log, inspect, or upload your chat messages. Messages, account details, and provider-side history are processed by the selected AI provider under that provider's own terms and privacy policy.
 
-## 3. Local Storage  
-- Preferences such as AI model selection and UI settings are stored locally on your Mac.  
-- **No chat data is stored on your device by PromptBar.**  
+PromptBar currently uses Firebase Remote Config to fetch app configuration such as available chat providers and update metadata. Firebase Analytics is not linked in the app target.
 
-## 4. Security & Data Protection  
-Since PromptBar does not process or store personal data, there are **no user data security risks** within the app itself. However, we recommend reviewing the security policies of the AI providers you use.
+## 3. Authentication and Accounts
 
-## 5. Changes to This Policy  
-This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any significant changes will be communicated via the project repository.
+Some providers require sign-in. Authentication is handled inside the provider website loaded in WebKit. PromptBar does not manage provider accounts and does not store provider passwords.
 
-## 6. Contact  
-For questions or concerns, please visit the [GitHub repository](https://github.com/peterdsp/PromptBar) or contact the project maintainer.
+## 4. Local Storage
+
+PromptBar stores local preferences on your Mac, such as selected provider and window size.
+
+Because PromptBar uses `WKWebView` with the default website data store, WebKit may store provider cookies, local storage, IndexedDB, caches, and other website data locally on your Mac. This is how provider sign-in sessions can remain available between launches.
+
+PromptBar includes a cookie and website data clearing action. Using it removes WebKit website data from the app's default data store and reloads the web view.
+
+## 5. Third-Party Services
+
+PromptBar integrates with third-party AI websites. Their privacy policies apply to data you enter into those services:
+
+- [Mistral AI Privacy Policy](https://mistral.ai/privacy-policy/)
+- [OpenAI Privacy Policy](https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy)
+- [Google Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy)
+- [DeepSeek Privacy Policy](https://deepseek.com/privacy-policy)
+- [xAI Privacy Policy](https://x.ai/privacy)
+
+## 6. Changes to This Policy
+
+This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Significant changes will be communicated through the project repository.
+
+## 7. Contact
+
+For questions or concerns, visit the [GitHub repository](https://github.com/peterdsp/PromptBar) or contact the project maintainer.

PromptBar/PromptBar.xcodeproj/project.pbxproj

@@ -20,7 +20,6 @@
 		2C98EFB32D312DF300F6B4F5 /* WebViewHelper.swift in Sources */ = {isa = PBXBuildFile; fileRef = 2C98EFB22D312DEF00F6B4F5 /* WebViewHelper.swift */; };
 		2C98EFB52D312E0500F6B4F5 /* AboutView.swift in Sources */ = {isa = PBXBuildFile; fileRef = 2C98EFB42D312E0200F6B4F5 /* AboutView.swift */; };
 		7B079DCB74527762365792BE /* VersionComparatorTests.swift in Sources */ = {isa = PBXBuildFile; fileRef = CC65A2DC79ACCAF7B8291369 /* VersionComparatorTests.swift */; };
-		AA00000100000000000000AB /* FirebaseAnalytics in Frameworks */ = {isa = PBXBuildFile; productRef = AA00002000000000000000AB /* FirebaseAnalytics */; };
 		AA00000200000000000000AB /* FirebaseRemoteConfig in Frameworks */ = {isa = PBXBuildFile; productRef = AA00002100000000000000AB /* FirebaseRemoteConfig */; };
 		AA00000300000000000000AB /* HotKey in Frameworks */ = {isa = PBXBuildFile; productRef = AA00002200000000000000AB /* HotKey */; };
 		DD1D9452E2D445D4CCF3D111 /* VersionComparator.swift in Sources */ = {isa = PBXBuildFile; fileRef = 2CE7B0DE15B82ACECDF5EB63 /* VersionComparator.swift */; };
@@ -58,7 +57,6 @@
 			isa = PBXFrameworksBuildPhase;
 			buildActionMask = 2147483647;
 			files = (
-				AA00000100000000000000AB /* FirebaseAnalytics in Frameworks */,
 				AA00000200000000000000AB /* FirebaseRemoteConfig in Frameworks */,
 				AA00000300000000000000AB /* HotKey in Frameworks */,
 			);
@@ -173,7 +171,6 @@
 			);
 			name = PromptBar;
 			packageProductDependencies = (
-				AA00002000000000000000AB /* FirebaseAnalytics */,
 				AA00002100000000000000AB /* FirebaseRemoteConfig */,
 				AA00002200000000000000AB /* HotKey */,
 			);
@@ -546,11 +543,6 @@
 /* End XCRemoteSwiftPackageReference section */
 
 /* Begin XCSwiftPackageProductDependency section */
-		AA00002000000000000000AB /* FirebaseAnalytics */ = {
-			isa = XCSwiftPackageProductDependency;
-			package = AA00001000000000000000AB /* XCRemoteSwiftPackageReference "firebase-ios-sdk" */;
-			productName = FirebaseAnalytics;
-		};
 		AA00002100000000000000AB /* FirebaseRemoteConfig */ = {
 			isa = XCSwiftPackageProductDependency;
 			package = AA00001000000000000000AB /* XCRemoteSwiftPackageReference "firebase-ios-sdk" */;

PromptBar/PromptBar/App/AppDelegate.swift

@@ -7,7 +7,6 @@
 
 import Cocoa
 import FirebaseCore
-import FirebaseInstallations
 import FirebaseRemoteConfig
 import HotKey
 import SwiftUI

USER_PRIVACY_CHOICES.md

@@ -1,25 +1,33 @@
 # User Privacy Choices
 
-PromptBar is committed to ensuring transparency and user control over privacy. Below are your privacy choices when using the app:
+PromptBar gives you control over local app preferences and WebKit website data stored on your Mac.
 
-## 🔹 Data Collection
-PromptBar **does not collect, store, or process any personal data**. The app acts solely as a **client for AI services** (e.g., Mistral, ChatGPT, Gemini, DeepSeek, Grok), and authentication is handled externally by those services.
+## Data Collection
 
-## 🔹 AI Model Authentication  
-Some AI models **require authentication** (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini), while others (e.g., Grok) **do not require a login**. **PromptBar does not store or manage any login credentials**—all authentication is handled directly by the AI providers.
+PromptBar does not ask for provider API keys and does not collect or upload chat messages. AI interactions happen on third-party provider websites loaded in the app.
 
-## 🔹 Privacy Settings & Third-Party Services  
-- **Data Retention**: AI interactions are processed externally by the AI providers and are **not stored by PromptBar**.  
-- **No Tracking**: PromptBar does not track, collect, or analyze any user interactions.  
-- **Optional Preferences**: Users can select their preferred AI model and customize UI settings, which are stored locally on their Mac.  
+PromptBar uses Firebase Remote Config for app configuration. Firebase Analytics is not linked in the app target.
 
-## 🔹 Managing Your Privacy  
-To manage your privacy settings or data preferences, visit the privacy policies of the AI providers you use with PromptBar:
+## AI Provider Authentication
 
-- [Mistral AI](https://mistral.ai/privacy-policy/)  
-- [OpenAI (ChatGPT)](https://openai.com/terms)  
-- [Google Gemini](https://policies.google.com/privacy)  
-- [DeepSeek](https://deepseek.com/privacy-policy)  
-- [Grok (X AI)](https://x.ai/privacy)  
+Some providers require sign-in. PromptBar does not store or manage provider credentials. You sign in directly inside the provider website shown by WebKit.
 
-By using PromptBar, you acknowledge that all AI interactions occur through third-party services, and their respective privacy policies apply.
+## Local Website Data
+
+WebKit may store provider cookies, local storage, IndexedDB, caches, and other website data locally on your Mac. This local website data supports normal browser behavior such as staying signed in.
+
+PromptBar can clear WebKit cookies and website data from the app's default data store through its clean cookies action. Clearing data may sign you out of providers.
+
+## Preferences
+
+PromptBar stores app preferences locally on your Mac, including selected provider and window size.
+
+## Third-Party Provider Policies
+
+To manage provider-side account data, chat history, retention, or training settings, use the privacy controls offered by each provider:
+
+- [Mistral AI](https://mistral.ai/privacy-policy/)
+- [OpenAI](https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy)
+- [Google Gemini](https://policies.google.com/privacy)
+- [DeepSeek](https://deepseek.com/privacy-policy)
+- [xAI](https://x.ai/privacy)