Privacy.

Privacy Policy – Juqed (Mac)

This policy applies to the macOS app Juqed. Privacy notes for Juqed Go (iPhone & iPad) are in the next section, since the technical processing differs (Apple Music instead of a local library, hosted service instead of local Wi-Fi).

As of: July 10, 2026

1. Controller

The controller within the meaning of the GDPR for the processing of personal data within the app is the operator named in the Legal Notice.

2. Principle: Local data processing

Juqed is a macOS application that runs exclusively locally on the user's (host's) device. All communication between host and guests takes place within the local network (Wi-Fi/LAN). The operator of the app has no access at any time to the data processed by the app.

3. What data is processed?

On the host device (Mac) — by the app itself:

• File paths, titles, artist, album, genre and duration of the audio files in the selected music folder
• BPM values (analyzed automatically and stored locally)
• Playlist entries with freely chosen guest display names
• Votes on playlist entries
• Playback history of the current session
• Blacklist terms and fair-use settings

Legal basis: Processing this data is necessary to fulfill the user agreement and provide the app's functions (Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR). For storing configuration data (blacklist, fair-use settings), processing is additionally based on the host's legitimate interest in a persistent, usable application (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR).

From guest devices (smartphone/browser):

• A freely chosen display name (e.g. "Guest") — no real names required
• Search queries within the music library
• Song selection and votes

Legal basis: Processing of data entered by guests is based on the voluntary use of the app's functions and is necessary to provide the service (Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR). The display name is freely chosen; real names are explicitly not required.

No email addresses, phone numbers, location data, IP addresses, device IDs or other personal data are collected or stored.

4. Data storage and retention

All data processed by the app is stored exclusively in a local SQLite database on the host's Mac. The database is located in the app's Application Support directory. When the music folder is changed, the database is cleaned automatically. Blacklist terms persist independently of the folder and are only deleted when the app is uninstalled. Guest devices store only the chosen display name and UI settings (dark mode) in the browser's Local Storage; this data remains on the guest's device and can be deleted there at any time.

5. Connection between host and guests

Communication between host and guests takes place via HTTP exclusively within the local network. Since the connection does not leave the local Wi-Fi, HTTPS is not used. Server-Sent Events (SSE) are used for real-time playlist updates. No data is transmitted over the internet in this process.

The app establishes internet connections in three cases only: for the optional Apple Music integration (Section 7a), for the optional usage statistics after consent (Section 6a), and for an update check of the bundled guest interface at app launch (HTTPS retrieval of a static file from juqed.com). This update check transmits no content or usage data; however, as with any web request, the host device's IP address appears in the juqed.com server log files (deleted after 14 days at the latest, see the website privacy policy, Section 3).

6. Cookies and tracking

The app itself sets no cookies and performs no tracking. The guest interface on the local network (Wi-Fi/LAN) uses only the browser's Local Storage for UI preferences (display name, theme, crossfade setting). This data is non-personal and does not leave the guest's device. An optional, consent-based transmission of anonymous usage statistics by the host device to the developer is described in Section 6a; no cookies are used here either.

6a. Optional anonymous usage statistics (with consent)

Version of this consent statement: 2026-04-25

Data collected (only after consent has been given):

• A randomly generated event ID (UUID, no personal reference)
• Start and end timestamp of the event
• Country (locale region of the host, e.g. "DE")
• Installed app version (e.g. "1.0.3")
• Number of songs played from the local library
• Number of songs played via Apple Music
• Number of upvotes cast
• Number of songs added by Auto-DJ

No cookies, no IP storage, no device IDs, no tracking pixels. The transmitted data contains no personal reference, cannot be linked to any user, and does not allow re-identification. Neither titles nor artists of played songs are transmitted — only counts.

Transmission and recipients: The transmission is encrypted via HTTPS POST. The sole recipient is the developer named in the Legal Notice. There is no transfer to third parties. The domain is hosted on a server of Hetzner Online GmbH (Industriestr. 25, 91710 Gunzenhausen); a data processing agreement under Art. 28 GDPR is in place.

Retention: Since the data is fully anonymous and cannot be assigned to any user, it is kept indefinitely for statistical analysis. Re-identification is technically impossible.

Withdrawing your consent: Open the app and go to Settings → Privacy. Disable the "Anonymous usage statistics" toggle there. Locally buffered data that has not yet been transmitted is deleted immediately upon withdrawal.

7. Apple as distributor — App Store and system services

Juqed is distributed through the Apple Mac App Store. In this context, Apple Inc. (One Apple Park Way, Cupertino, CA 95014, USA) processes data as an independent controller within the meaning of the GDPR. The operator of Juqed has no influence on this processing. Affected in particular are:

• Purchase processing: Apple is Merchant of Record in the App Store. Payment data, Apple ID, purchase history and invoice data are processed exclusively by Apple and are subject to Apple's privacy policy.
• Crash reports: If users have enabled "Diagnostics & Usage" on their device, macOS automatically transmits anonymized crash reports to Apple in the event of a crash. These reports are made available to the developer in aggregated, anonymized form via App Store Connect and are used only for bug fixing.
• App updates: Checking for and delivering app updates happens exclusively through the App Store and thus through Apple's infrastructure.

Apple's own privacy provisions apply to data processing by Apple, available at apple.com/privacy.

7a. Optional Apple Music integration

Juqed offers optional integration with Apple Music via Apple's MusicKit framework. This feature is disabled by default and only becomes active when the host explicitly connects it in the app settings and macOS grants the corresponding permission.

When Apple Music integration is enabled, search queries to the Apple Music catalog are transmitted via Apple's MusicKit API. The data processed in this context (search queries, music selection, Apple ID assignment) is fully subject to Apple's own privacy policy. Juqed does not store or log any of this data — only the Apple Music song identifier (MusicItemID) is temporarily stored in the local database to enable playback in the playlist. This identifier contains no personal data.

Authorization can be revoked at any time in Juqed's settings under "Music sources". In addition, access can be fully revoked in macOS System Settings under Privacy & Security › Media & Apple Music.

8. App Store — Data categories (Privacy Nutrition Labels)

In line with Apple's App Store Connect requirements, the data categories collected are declared as follows:

• Data collected by the developer: Only after the host's explicit consent (see Section 6a), anonymous usage data — number of songs played (local / Apple Music), number of upvotes, number of Auto-DJ additions, country (locale region), app version, and event start/end timestamp. Without consent, no data is transmitted to the developer.
• Data used to track the user: None. The app contains no tracking, no advertising IDs, no cookies and no cross-device recognition.
• Data linked to the user: None. All data processed locally remains on the host device and is not made available to the developer.
• Data not linked to the user: The anonymous usage statistics described in Section 6a (only with consent).

9. User rights

Since Juqed in its default configuration does not collect personal data, and the operator at no point has access to the data processed locally in the app, the typical data subject rights under Art. 15–21 GDPR cannot, in practice, be exercised against the operator. The host can delete the local database at any time by changing the music folder or uninstalling the app. Guests can delete their browser's Local Storage themselves at any time. For data protection inquiries, you can reach the controller at the email address listed in the Legal Notice.

11. Changes

This privacy policy may be adjusted in case of changes to the app or the form of distribution. The current version is available at juqed.com/en/legal/privacy-juqed.