Octave — Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 9, 2026

Octave is a music player for Android that connects to a personal media server you provide (a Subsonic- or Navidrome-compatible server) and plays music you stream or download from it. This policy explains what information the app handles and how it is treated.

The short version: Octave does not collect, transmit, or sell any of your personal information to the developer or to any third party. The app communicates only with the server you choose to connect it to.

Information the app handles

• Server connection details. To use Octave you enter the address of your own media server along with your username and password for that server. These credentials are stored only on your device, using Android's secure (encrypted) storage, and are sent only to the server you specify, solely to sign in and load your music. They are never sent to the developer or to anyone else.
• Your music and library data. Album, artist, track, and playlist information, cover art, and audio are retrieved from your server and cached on your device so the app loads quickly and works offline. This data stays on your device.
• Downloaded files and app settings. Music you choose to download, along with your in-app preferences (such as theme and playback options), are stored locally on your device.

Information the app does NOT collect

• No accounts are created with the developer, and the developer operates no servers that receive your data.
• No advertising, and no advertising identifiers.
• No analytics, tracking, or behavioral profiling. The app contains no third-party analytics or crash-reporting components.
• No location data, contacts, or other personal information is collected.

How your data is transmitted

All network activity happens directly between the app and the media server you configure. The developer has no access to that connection or its contents. Because you supply your own server, the handling of data on the server side is governed by that server and by you as its operator, not by this app.

Permissions

Octave requests only the permissions it needs to function:

• Internet and network access — to connect to your media server.
• Foreground service and notifications — to play audio in the background and show playback controls.
• Storage access — only where needed to save music you choose to download.

Data retention and deletion

All data the app stores lives on your device. You can clear cached data and downloads from within the app or through Android's app settings, and uninstalling Octave removes all of its local data, including your saved server credentials.

Security

Your server credentials are stored using Android's encrypted preferences. As with any app, the overall security of your data also depends on the security of your device and of the server you connect to.

Children's privacy

Octave is not directed at children and does not knowingly collect any personal information from anyone, including children.

Changes to this policy

This policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.

Contact

If you have questions about this policy, contact: support@scoreserver.net

Octave is an independent application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Subsonic or Navidrome projects.