Practical guide · Privacy
How to keep outreach contacts private on your Mac
Privacy is a workflow decision. Keep only the data you need, know where it is stored and make every export or send intentional.
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Choose a local-first tool
Drip Send keeps campaign data, contacts and logs on your Mac. That can reduce the number of services holding your list, though your own Mac backups, collaborators and mail provider still matter.
Store credentials safely
Use Keychain for SMTP and IMAP credentials, enable a strong Mac login and avoid putting passwords in CSV files or notes. If a mailbox password changes, update it in the app rather than duplicating it elsewhere.
Collect less
Import the fields you need for a relevant message. Do not keep sensitive personal information just because a spreadsheet happened to contain it.
Review sharing and exports
Export only when there is a clear purpose. Check the destination, remove temporary files when finished and avoid sending raw contact lists through unencrypted chat or email.
Suppress and delete deliberately
Use suppression for people who should not be contacted again. Back up before large list changes, and make sure you can explain whether an action removed, suppressed or merely paused a contact.
Keep the sending workflow visible
Drip Send makes queue status, preview, pacing and logs part of the local workspace. That visibility helps you catch a mistake before it becomes a data or reputation problem.
Local does not mean automatic
A local app is one part of privacy. Pair it with careful access control, good retention habits and a clear legal basis for outreach.