NovaPlayer Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

NovaPlayer ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our NovaPlayer application for macOS. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the application.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Local Data Storage

NovaPlayer operates as a local media player and does not collect personal information from users. The application may store the following data locally on your device:

• Media File Information: File paths, playback positions, and viewing history of media files you choose to open
• Application Preferences: Settings such as subtitle preferences, audio/video settings, and interface customizations
• Recent Files: List of recently opened media files for quick access
• Playback History: Information about previously played media files and their playback positions

2.2 No Network Data Collection

NovaPlayer is designed to work primarily with local media files. While the application has network capabilities for potential future features, it does not currently collect, transmit, or store any personal data over the network.

3. How We Use Your Information

The locally stored information is used solely for the following purposes:

• Providing media playback functionality
• Remembering your preferences and settings
• Maintaining playback history for your convenience
• Improving application performance and user experience

4. Data Storage and Security

All data collected by NovaPlayer is stored locally on your macOS device and is protected by:

• macOS App Sandbox security model
• System-level file permissions
• No external data transmission or cloud storage

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not share, sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your information to third parties. All data remains on your local device and is not transmitted to external servers or services.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access: You can view all locally stored data through the application's settings
• Deletion: You can clear playback history and reset preferences at any time
Control: You can disable certain features that store data if desired

7. Third-Party Services

NovaPlayer may integrate with the following third-party libraries for media playback functionality:

• VLCKit: For advanced media format support (no data collection)
• Apple AVFoundation: For native macOS media playback (no data collection)

These libraries operate locally and do not collect or transmit personal information.

8. Children's Privacy

NovaPlayer is not intended for use by children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

10. Data Retention

Local data stored by NovaPlayer is retained until:

• You manually delete the application data
• You uninstall the application
• You reset the application to default settings

11. International Users

NovaPlayer is designed to comply with applicable privacy laws, including GDPR for European users. Since all data is stored locally on your device, no international data transfers occur.