# Privacy Policy for kew

**Last updated: February 16, 2026**

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**kew** is a fully offline music player by itself, but can transmit listening data through discord integration if it is enabled. 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 by itself does **not** transmit any personal data over the Internet, but can transmit listening data through discord integration if it is enabled and discord is running.
- 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 and you have Discord running, what you are playing will be shared with Discord.
- 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 MPRIS or Discord RPC is on. MPRIS which broadcasts to other apps on your system, is on by default, and Discord RPC is opt-in.

There is a section in the README.md on how to disable both in the settings.

- 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 through kew.
- 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 by itself is **completely offline** but has the option of Discord and MPRIS integration. kew respects your privacy. Your data stays on your device unless supported integrations are enabled.
