Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 14, 2025

Introduction

Audioscrobbler is a macOS application that automatically tracks your music in Apple Music and sends information about played tracks to your Last.fm account. We take your privacy seriously and want you to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Information We Collect

Music Information

  • Track Name — to identify the played composition
  • Artist Name — for proper track attribution
  • Album Name — for complete track information
  • Track Duration — to calculate listening time
  • Release Year — additional metadata
  • Album Artwork — for visual display (optional)
  • Favorite Status — for synchronization with Last.fm

Listening Information

  • Start Time — for accurate scrobbling
  • Playback Position — to determine when a track should be scrobbled
  • Playback Status — playing, paused, stopped

Last.fm Account Information

  • Username — to link with your Last.fm account
  • Session API Key — for authentication with Last.fm
  • Profile URL — to display a link to your profile
  • Profile Avatar — for interface personalization
  • Subscription Status — to display account capabilities

How We Use Your Information

Core Functions

  1. Automatic Scrobbling — sending information about played tracks to Last.fm
  2. Favorite Synchronization — updating "loved" track status
  3. Now Playing Display — showing current track in Last.fm
  4. Interface Personalization — displaying your Last.fm profile

Local Storage

  • All information is stored locally on your Mac
  • Data is saved in the standard UserDefaults system
  • No information is shared with third parties except Last.fm

Data Sharing

Last.fm

  • Track information is only sent to Last.fm through their official API
  • Data is only transmitted during active music playback
  • All data is transmitted encrypted (HTTPS)

Third Parties

  • We do NOT share your data with third parties
  • We do NOT sell your information
  • We do NOT use your data for advertising

Your Rights

Data Control

  • Private Session — ability to disable scrobbling at any time
  • Data Deletion — ability to completely clear saved information
  • Account Logout — ability to disconnect from Last.fm

Data Access

  • All your data is stored locally on your device
  • You can view saved information in the app settings
  • You can export your data at any time

Security

Data Protection

  • All connections to Last.fm use HTTPS
  • API keys are stored encrypted
  • The app runs in macOS sandbox for additional security

Local Security

  • Data is not transmitted over unsecured connections
  • The app has no access to other applications without permission
  • All permissions are requested explicitly with necessity explanations

System Permissions

Apple Music

  • Read Track Information — to get music metadata
  • Access Playback State — to track listening
  • Read Artwork — to display track artwork

Network Connections

  • Outgoing Connections — to communicate with Last.fm servers
  • HTTPS Only — all connections use secure protocol

Automation

  • Apple Events — to interact with the Music app
  • Scripts — to get additional track information

Data Storage

Local Storage

  • Data is stored in the standard UserDefaults system
  • Information is only saved on your Mac
  • Data is not synchronized between devices

Storage Duration

  • Track information is not saved after scrobbling
  • Account data is stored until logout
  • App settings are saved until app deletion

Policy Changes

We may update this privacy policy. We will notify you of significant changes through:

  • App updates
  • In-app notifications
  • Updates to this page

Contact Information

If you have questions about our privacy policy, contact us:

Consent

By using Audioscrobbler, you agree to the terms of this privacy policy. If you disagree with any terms, please do not use the application.

This privacy policy was created specifically for Audioscrobbler and reflects our commitment to protecting your privacy.