Privacy Policy -Reticle

Last updated: 2026-06-14

Reticle ("the App") is a desktop overlay utility for Windows that provides a customizable crosshair and an optical zoom lens. This policy explains what data the App accesses, what (if anything) leaves your device, and why.

1. Data Stored Locally Only

The following information is stored only on your computer and is never transmitted anywhere:

• Settings and profiles -crosshair styles, zoom configuration, hotkeys, and game-profile associations. Stored in an encrypted local config file via electron-store.
• Custom crosshair images -any PNG/SVG/WebP you import are copied into your local app-data folder.
• Screen capture for the zoom lens -when the zoom overlay is enabled, Reticle captures your screen using the OS-level Windows Graphics Capture / Desktop Duplication API to render the magnified lens. This video is processed entirely in memory on your device, is never written to disk, and is never sent over the network.

2. Data Sent to Our Servers

Reticle communicates with authorize.software for exactly two purposes:

• License activation -if you enter a license key, the key, a hashed machine identifier (derived from your hostname, OS, and architecture - not personally identifying on its own), and your device's hostname are sent to validate and activate your license. This also occurs if you deactivate a license.
• Software updates -the App periodically checks authorize.software for new version manifests and downloads installer files when you choose to update.

No other servers are contacted. Reticle does not include analytics, crash reporting, or advertising SDKs, and does not collect telemetry about your usage, gameplay, or system beyond what's described above.

3. Game Detection

To automatically switch profiles, Reticle periodically checks the name of the foreground application's executable (e.g. cs2.exe) using public Windows APIs (GetForegroundWindow). This information stays local and is used only to match against your configured profiles -it is never transmitted.

4. Global Input Hooks

Reticle uses a low-level mouse hook (uiohook-napi) solely to detect clicks for crosshair "bloom" animation and scroll-wheel zoom adjustment. This input data is processed locally in real time and is never logged, stored, or transmitted.

5. Third-Party Services

We do not sell, rent, or share any data with advertisers or other third parties.

6. Data Retention & Deletion

• Local settings and license data can be erased at any time via Settings → Reset to Defaults, or by deleting the app's data folder (%APPDATA%/reticle-settings.json and related files).
• To remove your activation record from our license server, deactivate your license before uninstalling, or contact us.

7. Children's Privacy

Reticle is not directed at children under 13 and does not knowingly collect information from them.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy as the App evolves. Material changes will be noted in the App's release notes.

9. Contact

Questions about this policy can be sent via the support channel listed at authorize.software.