Privacy Policy
Your data stays on your machine. We believe in privacy by design.
1. Overview
Vinylfo ("we," "our," or "us") is a self-hosted, open-source vinyl collection manager. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your data.
Because Vinylfo is self-hosted, you maintain complete control over your data at all times. This privacy policy explains our practices when you visit our website or download our software.
2. Data Collection
Vinylfo operates differently from traditional software:
- No Servers: Vinylfo runs locally on your machine. We do not have access to your collection data.
- No Accounts: We do not require user accounts, registration, or login.
- No Cloud Storage: Your data never leaves your computer unless you choose to share it.
- No Tracking: We do not track your usage, collection contents, or listening habits.
3. Website Visitors
When you visit our website (vinylfo.com), we may collect:
- Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand website traffic patterns. This data is anonymized and cannot be used to identify you personally.
- Server Logs: Standard server logs may record your IP address, browser type, and pages visited for security and troubleshooting purposes.
- Cookies: Our website may use essential cookies for functionality. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
4. Third-Party Services
Vinylfo integrates with third-party services when you choose to use them:
- Discogs: If you connect your Discogs account, you authorize Vinylfo to access your collection data according to Discogs' privacy policy.
- YouTube API Services: Vinylfo uses YouTube API Services to provide video feeds, album art display, and track information features. By using these features, you agree to be bound by the YouTube Terms of Service and Google's API Terms of Service. Vinylfo's use of YouTube API Services is in compliance with Google's API Services User Data Policy. Your use of these services is also subject to Google's Privacy Policy.
- Music Services: Vinylfo may query MusicBrainz, Wikipedia, Last.fm, and YouTube for track metadata. These queries are made directly from your machine and are subject to their respective privacy policies.
- GitHub: If you report issues through GitHub, your communications are subject to GitHub's privacy policy.
5. YouTube API Services Data Usage
When you use Vinylfo's YouTube integration features, the following applies to how your information is used, processed, and shared:
- Data Usage: Vinylfo accesses YouTube API Services to retrieve video content, album art images, and track metadata solely for the purpose of displaying this content within Vinylfo's interface and OBS integration features. This data is used only to enhance your music listening and collection management experience.
- Data Processing: All data retrieved from YouTube API Services is processed locally on your machine. Vinylfo does not store, cache, or retain YouTube content on external servers. Data is displayed in real-time and is not retained beyond your active session.
- Data Sharing - Internal: Vinylfo does not share your YouTube API data with any internal parties beyond your local installation. Your data remains on your machine only.
- Data Sharing - External: Vinylfo does not share, sell, or distribute your YouTube API data to any third parties. Data is retrieved directly from YouTube API Services and displayed to you without intermediary storage or transmission to other services. Vinylfo does not serve third-party advertisements. Your use of YouTube API Services is subject to YouTube's own data practices as described in their Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
- Data Retention: Vinylfo does not retain YouTube API data. All YouTube content is displayed in real-time from the API and is not stored by Vinylfo beyond your current session.
- Deleting Stored Data: Since Vinylfo does not store YouTube API data externally, no deletion procedure is required. All data is processed locally and transiently. If you wish to clear any cached data from your local machine, you can clear your browser cache or delete Vinylfo's local application data.
- Revoking Access: To revoke Vinylfo's access to your YouTube account or connected Google services, visit the Google security settings page. Navigate to "Third-party apps with account access" or "Apps connected to your account," find Vinylfo in the list, and select it to remove access. Alternatively, you can manage connected apps through your Google Account settings at myaccount.google.com/permissions.
6. Data Security
While we cannot access your data, you are responsible for securing your installation:
- Keep your Vinylfo installation updated to the latest version.
- If exposing Vinylfo externally, use strong authentication and HTTPS.
- Review the security of your network and device configurations.
7. Children's Privacy
Vinylfo is not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us, and we will promptly remove it.
8. Policy Changes
We may update this privacy policy occasionally. We will post any changes on this page with an updated revision date. Significant changes will be announced through our GitHub repository.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy, our practices, or need to contact us regarding YouTube API Services data, please reach out:
- GitHub: https://github.com/xphox2/Vinylfo
- Email: support@vinylfo.com
We will respond to inquiries related to YouTube API Services data usage, privacy concerns, or data protection within a reasonable timeframe.