CafeSignal keeps public Wi-Fi help local and limited.

CafeSignal is designed to help your Mac connect to suitable open public Wi-Fi without collecting personal browsing history or account data.

What the app checks

CafeSignal reads local Wi-Fi state such as whether Wi-Fi is on, the current network name, nearby network names, signal quality, and whether normal internet access appears available. This is used to decide if an open public network can help when your Mac is offline.

What is not collected

CafeSignal does not collect browser history, passwords, portal credentials, payment details, personal documents, location history, or the contents of pages you visit after connecting.

Captive portals

When a public network requires a portal, CafeSignal can open the portal page for you. Any login, payment, voucher, or acceptance step remains your action in the browser or system portal window.

Updates

CafeSignal uses Sparkle to check for app updates. Update checks may contact the public appcast URL to compare your installed version with the latest available release.

Contact

For privacy questions, contact support through cafesignal.com/support.