Privacy Policy¶
Last updated: April 27, 2026
Zplayer ("the app") is designed to play your own music files from your own WebDAV server with the smallest possible footprint outside your devices. The app has no user accounts, no analytics, no advertising SDKs, and no telemetry of any kind.
What data we collect¶
None.
We do not run any server that receives information from the app. We do not create accounts, we do not assign device identifiers, we do not embed analytics, and we do not track usage.
What stays on your device¶
The app stores the following locally, in standard iOS storage:
- A cached index of your music library (artists, albums, tracks, tags, durations) read from your WebDAV server.
- Cached cover art images.
- Cached Dynamic Range (DR14) measurements per track.
- App settings and last playback state.
These files live in the app's sandbox. They are removed automatically when you uninstall the app.
What syncs through your iCloud account¶
If you are signed in to iCloud, the app uses two Apple-provided services to keep your devices in sync. All data stays inside your private iCloud container — neither we nor any third party can read it.
| Service | What it stores |
|---|---|
| iCloud Keychain | Your WebDAV server URL, username and password. Optional API keys you configure (Last.fm, Discogs, Fanart.tv). |
| CloudKit (private database) | Favorites, play counts, ratings, last-played timestamps and the playback queue handoff between your devices. |
These records are stored under your Apple ID, in the private database of the iCloud.com.zplayer.player container. They are not shared, not aggregated, and not visible to us. You can delete everything at any time from iOS Settings → Apple ID → iCloud → Manage Account Storage → Zplayer.
What external services the app contacts¶
The app talks to the following hosts, and only when the corresponding feature is used. None of these requests contains personal information beyond your public IP address (which any HTTP request reveals).
| Host | When | What for |
|---|---|---|
| Your WebDAV server | Whenever you browse or play music | Listing folders, reading tags, streaming audio files |
ws.audioscrobbler.com (Last.fm) |
Cover art download, only if you provide a Last.fm API key | Fetch album cover URLs |
api.discogs.com (Discogs) |
Cover art download, only if you provide Discogs credentials | Fetch album cover URLs and pressing metadata |
coverartarchive.org (Cover Art Archive) |
Cover art download | Fetch album front images by MusicBrainz release ID |
webservice.fanart.tv (Fanart.tv) |
Artist artwork, only if you provide a Fanart.tv API key | Fetch artist backgrounds and logos |
musicbrainz.org |
Metadata enrichment | Resolve release identifiers |
en.wikipedia.org |
Album and artist info panels | Fetch summary text |
The Last.fm, Discogs and Fanart.tv API keys are yours. You enter them in Settings; they are stored in iCloud Keychain and sent only to the corresponding service when its feature is used.
Permissions¶
The app requests:
- Local network access — required to connect to a WebDAV server on your home network. Without this, the app cannot reach a server like
192.168.x.xor a local NAS.
The app does not access your camera, microphone, photos, contacts, location, calendar, Health, or notifications. It does not use Apple Music or any DRM-protected streaming service.
Children¶
The app is not directed to children under 13 and does not collect information from any user.
Changes to this policy¶
If we make material changes we will update this page and the date at the top. Changes take effect when published.
Contact¶
Questions about privacy? Write to support@priet.us.