Your data stays on your device
Music, artwork, lyrics, listening history, library settings, and connection details are stored locally on your device.
Cove / Privacy
Privacy Policy
Effective July 10, 2026
iCloud syncs playlists only
When enabled, Cove syncs lightweight playlist data. Music files, artwork, lyrics, and library credentials are not uploaded.
No data collection servers
Cove does not use its own servers or third-party servers to collect, analyze, or store your usage data.
1. Scope
This policy applies to the Cove apps for macOS and iOS and the Cove website. It explains how data is handled during music playback, library management, iCloud sync, and remote library connections.
2. Data is stored locally
Cove reads and stores music file paths, track information, artwork, lyrics, listening history, library settings, and remote library connection details on your device. This data is used to organize your library and play music. It is not uploaded to Cove servers.
3. iCloud sync
If you enable iCloud, Cove uses your iCloud account to sync lightweight playlist data. Music files, artwork, lyrics, listening history, and remote library credentials are not included in this sync.
Your Apple account manages iCloud data. You can disable Cove's iCloud access in system settings.
4. No usage data collection
Cove does not operate servers that collect user data and does not include third-party analytics, advertising, or behavior-tracking services. Cove does not sell or share your music or listening history, or use it for advertising.
5. Remote libraries you connect
When you connect WebDAV, OSS, or Navidrome, Cove accesses the service directly from your device. Requests do not pass through Cove servers, and Cove does not store the transferred content. The remote service remains subject to its own privacy policy.
6. Device permissions
Cove requests file, network, or media library access only when a feature requires it. You can review or revoke permissions in system settings, but the related feature may stop working.
7. Deletion and retention
Removing a library source deletes its library record from Cove on your device, not the original music files. Uninstalling Cove removes its local app data. Lightweight playlist data in iCloud can be managed through Apple.
8. Children's privacy
Cove does not collect personal data from children or other users. Contact us at the address below if you have a question about children's privacy.
9. Policy updates
If this policy changes, the updated text will be published on this page with a new effective date.
10. Contact
For questions about this policy or the handling of personal data, email vaifix@163.com.