Local-first by design.

BigdataSight processes your selected sources on your Mac. Remote sources, AI clients, purchases, activation, and update checks have the data-handling details below.

Command-line and AI access

In BigdataSight 1.2, choose local files and folders in Settings → External Access, then select No access, Structure only, or Structure and data. Remote connections have their own External Access selections. Export locations are selected separately.

A connected AI client receives the schemas, previews, query results, and other information returned by the operations it requests. Its provider and settings determine whether that information is sent to an external AI service and how it is retained. Review those settings before enabling data access. The setup guide explains the controls for both editions of BigdataSight 1.2.

Local files and queries

Local datasets, table contents, SQL text, filters, and exports are not uploaded to BigdataSight services as part of opening, querying, or exporting a local source.

Remote sources

When you open a remote source, BigdataSight connects to the provider you configured for that requested operation. Credentials are kept out of query text, workspace history, and product diagnostics.

Purchases and activation

Mac App Store purchases are handled by Apple. Direct checkout is handled by Paddle, while BigdataSight's license service delivers and validates the Direct license. These product services do not receive the contents of your datasets or queries.

Diagnostics and support

The app does not include third-party product analytics or crash analytics SDKs. Diagnostic reports are created for you to review before sharing. Do not send access keys, tokens, signed URLs, customer data, or confidential source files to support.

Update checks

The Direct edition checks the official version manifest at most once per week and links to the download page when a newer version is available. You download and install it. Mac App Store updates are handled by Apple.

Report a security concern

Send a concise description to support@bigdatasight.com. Do not include an active credential or private dataset. For data-handling details, read the Privacy Policy.