PODBRIDGE
Privacy Policy
Effective date: November 3, 2026
PodBridge does not require an account, contain advertising, or sell personal information.
Data processed on your devices
PodBridge accesses only the source and destination folders that you select through Apple's document picker. Music files, metadata, iPod library databases, device-profile choices, backups, and diagnostic logs are processed locally. PodBridge does not upload audio files, iPod databases, signature identifiers, diagnostic logs, or file paths.
Anonymous product analytics
Analytics-enabled versions send pseudonymous product events to PostHog at its US endpoint to measure transfer reliability and improve the app. Events can include app launch, source scan, library-tool usage, artwork search, metadata save, transfer start, transfer success, and broad failure categories. Events include a random installation identifier, app version, platform, and aggregate counts such as track or playlist counts. They do not include names, accounts, filenames, paths, music metadata, audio, or iPod identifiers. Server-side GeoIP enrichment is disabled, and the data is not used for tracking across apps or websites.
Optional online services
When you request artwork search, PodBridge sends the relevant artist, album, or track name to MusicBrainz and downloads matching artwork through the Cover Art Archive. Those services receive the request according to their own policies.
Optional self-hosted ALACarte connection
The separate PodBridgeALACarte build connects only to the server address entered by you. It does not send your server credentials, library data, or audio files to the PodBridge project author or to a PodBridge-operated service.
Contact
Questions and privacy requests can be submitted through GitHub Issues.