# Privacy Policy for kew

**Last updated: February 16, 2026**

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**kew** is a fully offline music player. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how kew handles your data and what information, if any, is shared externally.

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## 1. Data Storage

- All user data, including library database and settings, is stored **locally** on your device in a binary database file.
- kew does **not** transmit any personal data over the Internet.
- No data is collected or shared externally by default.

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## 2. Third-Party Integrations

- kew supports **MPRIS** (Media Player Remote Interfacing Specification) and **Discord Rich Presence (RPC)**.
- Both Discord and MPRIS integrations can be **disabled** by the user at any time in the config file kewrc.
- If Discord integration is enabled, it only shares your activity if you have Discord’s *“Display currently running game as status”* feature enabled.
- No additional user data is sent to Discord or any other external service.

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## 3. Data Sharing and Privacy

- All activity in kew remains **local** unless you explicitly expose it via MPRIS or Discord RPC.
- kew does **not** collect, track, or share your listening habits, playlists, or any other personal data.

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## 4. User Control

You have full control over integrations:

- You can **disable Discord Rich Presence** at any time in the settings.
- You can **disable MPRIS integration** at any time.
- When these integrations are disabled, no activity data leaves your device.

By using kew, you acknowledge and agree that:

- Your data remains stored on your device.
- Any sharing of activity is fully controlled by you through MPRIS or Discord RPC settings.
- kew developers have **no access** to your personal data or usage activity.

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## 5. Changes to This Privacy Policy

- Any changes to this Privacy Policy will be updated here with a revised “Last updated” date.
- We recommend reviewing this page periodically for updates.

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**Summary:** kew is **completely offline** and respects your privacy. Your data stays on your device unless you intentionally share it via supported integrations.
