Vinyl Buddy
Privacy Policy
Effective August 5, 2026
Vinyl Buddy is designed so your record collection stays yours. The app does not require an account, include advertising or third-party analytics, or collect personal data on servers controlled by Justin Willemsen.
Information you add
Vinyl Buddy lets you save albums, artists, tracklists, pressing and variant information, catalog numbers, notes, custom cover photos, and related collection details. This information is stored on your device and is used only to provide the app’s collection features.
Justin Willemsen does not operate a Vinyl Buddy account system or receive, view, sell, or share your collection data.
iCloud storage and sync
If iCloud is enabled for Vinyl Buddy, your collection may be stored in your private iCloud account and synchronized across devices signed in to that account. Justin Willemsen cannot access that private iCloud data.
Apple provides and operates iCloud. Apple’s handling of iCloud data is governed by your agreement with Apple and Apple’s privacy policy.
Apple Privacy Policy ↗Apple Music search
When you search for an album, Vinyl Buddy sends the search request to Apple Music and receives matching music metadata such as artist names, album titles, artwork, release information, and tracklists. Justin Willemsen does not receive or store your searches.
Apple may process technical information ordinarily associated with an internet request under Apple’s own terms and privacy practices.
Apple Media Services Terms ↗Custom cover photos
When you choose a custom cover photo, the image is used for the collection entry you create. It remains on your device and may be included in your private iCloud data when sync is enabled. It is not uploaded to servers controlled by Justin Willemsen.
Analytics, advertising, and tracking
Vinyl Buddy does not include third-party advertising, analytics SDKs, or cross-app tracking. The app does not build advertising profiles or sell personal information.
Apple may separately process App Store, iCloud, Apple Music, or system diagnostic information according to your Apple settings and Apple’s policies.
Data control and deletion
You can edit or delete collection entries in Vinyl Buddy. Deleting the app removes data stored only on that device. Data synchronized with iCloud can be managed through the app and your iCloud settings.
Children’s privacy
Vinyl Buddy is not directed to children under 13, and Justin Willemsen does not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes and contact
This policy may be updated if Vinyl Buddy’s features or data practices change. The effective date will be revised when an update is published. Questions about privacy can be sent to support@jstnwll.com.