Effective date: April 13, 2026
SetStar is designed with privacy as a core principle. We do not collect, store, or transmit your personal data. The app runs entirely on your device and your iCloud account.
All song data (lyrics, metadata, session history) is stored locally on your device as plain text files (markdown and YAML). These files never leave your device unless you have iCloud Drive enabled.
If you use iCloud Drive, your song files sync through Apple's iCloud infrastructure between your own devices. SetStar does not operate any servers. Apple's iCloud privacy practices govern that sync.
App preferences (theme, text size, directory path) are stored in iOS local storage and are never transmitted off your device.
SetStar makes network requests to two third-party services, only when you explicitly tap the "Fetch Lyrics & Metadata" button or search for a song to add:
lrclib.net — An open-source lyrics database. SetStar sends the artist name and song title you entered to retrieve lyrics and song duration. No personal data is sent.
musicbrainz.org — An open music encyclopedia operated by the MetaBrainz Foundation. SetStar sends the artist name and song title to retrieve release year and genre information. No personal data is sent. MusicBrainz Privacy Policy.
These requests include a User-Agent header identifying the app (SetStar/1.0) but contain no user identifiers, device IDs, or personal information.
No network requests are made in the background. No requests are made without explicit user action.
SetStar does not include any analytics SDKs, crash reporting tools, or tracking pixels. SetStar does not use cookies. SetStar does not collect device identifiers, IP addresses, or usage statistics.
SetStar does not display advertisements and does not integrate with any advertising networks.
SetStar is built with Flutter (by Google) as its development framework. The compiled app does not transmit data to Google. No other third-party SDKs that transmit data are included.
SetStar does not knowingly collect any information from anyone, including children under 13.
If we make changes to this policy, we will post the updated version on this page with a new effective date.
If you have questions about this privacy policy, contact us at privacy@getsetstar.com.