Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 28, 2026
Thank you for choosing to use Groovy (hereinafter referred to as "the App"). This Privacy Policy is intended to inform you about how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully before using the App.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Audio Files
To enable music playback and library management features, we require access to audio files you import into the App. We:
- Only process audio files that you explicitly import via the file picker or Wi-Fi transfer
- Store imported audio files locally on your device within the App's sandbox
- Do not upload your audio files to any server
- Extract metadata (title, artist, album, cover art, lyrics) from audio files locally on your device
1.2 Local Network Access
The App provides a Wi-Fi transfer feature that runs a local HTTP server on your device. We:
- Only activate the local server when you explicitly enable the Wi-Fi transfer feature
- Use the local network solely to receive audio files from other devices on the same Wi-Fi network
- Do not transmit any data outside your local network
- Automatically stop the server when you leave the Wi-Fi transfer screen
1.3 Online Services
The App offers optional online matching features for cover art and lyrics:
- Cover art matching uses the MusicBrainz API and Cover Art Archive to search for album artwork based on song title and artist name
- Lyrics matching uses the LRCLIB API to search for song lyrics based on song title and artist name
- Only song metadata (title and artist name) is sent to these services — no audio files or personal data are transmitted
- These features are optional and require explicit user action to activate
1.4 Analytics and Tracking
The App does not include advertising, analytics, or tracking SDKs, and we do not collect usage data, crash reports, or advertising identifiers from the App.
If you have chosen to share analytics and crash reports with developers in your iOS settings, Apple may provide us with aggregated, non-identifying information such as crash logs and usage statistics through App Store Connect. This information is provided by Apple, is governed by Apple's privacy policy, and is not linked to your identity by us.
2. How We Use Information
We use the information described above solely for the following purposes:
- To play audio files and manage your music library
- To extract and display song metadata (title, artist, album, cover art, lyrics)
- To provide Wi-Fi transfer functionality for importing audio files
- To match cover art and lyrics from online services when requested by you
- To apply audio equalizer settings to enhance your listening experience
- To respond to support requests that you send us by email
3. Information Sharing
We do not share your audio files, music library data, or any personal information with any third parties. All audio processing and library management are performed locally on your device. The only external communication occurs when you explicitly use the online cover art or lyrics matching features, which only transmits song metadata (title and artist).
4. Data Storage and Retention
- All audio files are stored locally on your device within the App's sandbox
- Music library data (playlists, play history, equalizer settings) is stored locally using SwiftData
- We do not store any of your data on our servers
- Playback state and preferences are saved locally via UserDefaults
- When you delete a song from the App, the associated audio file and metadata are permanently removed from your device
5. Your Rights
You may at any time:
- Delete any imported songs or playlists from the App
- Revoke local network access permission through system settings
- Delete the App to clear all related data including imported audio files
- Contact us with privacy-related questions
6. Children's Privacy
The App is intended for general audiences and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent.
7. Privacy Policy Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be announced within the App or on our website.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via: