Privacy Policy for Home Media Server Software
Last updated: February 22, 2026
Welcome to the Privacy Policy for Home Media Server Software. This document outlines how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our software. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a secure and private experience while managing your media.
Home Media Server Software is designed to run primarily on your local network, giving you control over your data. We aim to collect as little personal information as possible and ensure that any data processing occurs transparently and with your consent where applicable.
Information We Collect
Home Media Server Software is designed to process most of your media and usage data locally on your server. However, certain types of information may be accessed, generated, or, in limited circumstances, transmitted when you use the software:
- IP Address: When you access the Home Media Server Software's web interface, your device's IP address (typically a local network IP) is visible to your server for connection purposes. If you configure remote access or use features that communicate with external services, your public IP address may be visible to those services. We do not store your public IP address on our external servers unless explicitly opted into telemetry.
- Browser Information: When you access the web interface, your browser sends standard information (e.g., user agent string, language settings) to your local server. This information helps the software display correctly and ensure compatibility.
- Operating System Information: Information about the operating system running your Home Media Server (e.g., Windows, Linux, macOS, version) may be accessed by the software itself for compatibility, performance optimization, and update checks.
- Pages Visited / Usage Data: The software may internally log usage data within your local server environment (e.g., which features are used, sections of the interface visited, media playback statistics). This information is primarily for your own monitoring and troubleshooting. Unless you explicitly opt-in to anonymous usage statistics, this data does not leave your local server.
Any information mentioned above that is generated or processed does not typically leave your local network or server unless specifically initiated by your configuration (e.g., enabling remote access, using external metadata providers, or opting into anonymous telemetry/crash reporting).
Cookies
Home Media Server Software may use "cookies" within its local web interface to enhance your user experience. These cookies are small data files stored by your browser on your device. They are primarily used for:
- Session Management: To keep you logged in to the web interface.
- User Preferences: To remember your settings and preferences (e.g., interface theme, language).
These cookies are typically stored locally on your device and are not used for tracking across external websites or for advertising purposes by Home Media Server Software.
Third-Party Services
Home Media Server Software may integrate with or allow you to connect to various third-party services to enhance its functionality, such as:
- Metadata Providers: Services like The Movie Database (TMDB), The TVDB, or MusicBrainz to fetch movie, TV show, or music information.
- Update Services: To check for and download software updates.
- Streaming/Sync Services: If you configure the software to integrate with external streaming platforms or cloud storage for syncing.
When you use these features, your server may communicate directly with these third-party services. Such interactions are governed by the privacy policies of the respective third-party providers. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before enabling or using such integrations. We do not control or endorse the privacy practices of these third-party services.
Advertising
Home Media Server Software does not display advertisements within the software, nor does it collect or use your data for advertising purposes. Our revenue model is not based on advertising.
Children's Privacy
Home Media Server Software is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received personal information from a child under the age of 13, we will delete such information from our records.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our 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 at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us by visiting our contact page: Contact Us.