Miner Privacy Policy

Miner: Photo & Media Player is the Apple TV and iOS companion for Miner, the self-hosted media server that runs on your own computer or NAS. It streams photos and videos directly from your server over your home network. We designed Miner so that your media and your activity stay under your control.

The Short Version

Nothing leaves your home network.
No analytics, no advertising, no third-party tracking.
No account is created with us — the only login is the one on your own Miner server.
Your photos and videos are never uploaded to us. They stay on your hardware.

Data We Collect

Miner itself does not collect personal data. The information below is stored locally on your device and used only to reach your own server.

Server connection details: The IP address, port, and sign-in credentials for your Miner server are saved on your device so you don't have to re-enter them. Credentials may be stored in the device's secure keychain. This information is sent only to your own server on your local network.
App preferences: Settings such as the selected library, favorites, and last-viewed position are kept locally on your device.
Diagnostics (optional): If you choose to contact support by email, you may share details such as your device model, OS version, and server setup. We use this only to respond to your request.

Your Media

Your photos and videos are stored on and streamed from your own Miner server. They are transmitted directly between your device and your server over your local network. Miner does not upload, copy, or relay your media to us or to any third party.

Data We Do Not Collect

We do not create user accounts with us and we do not require an email to use the app.
We do not collect your name, phone number, or precise location.
We do not track your activity across other companies' apps or websites.
We do not use any advertising or ad-targeting SDKs.
We do not use third-party analytics services.

Permissions

Local Network: Required. Used to discover and connect to your Miner server on your home network. Without this permission, the app cannot stream your library.
Keychain (secure storage): Used to store your server sign-in credentials safely on your device.

Miner does not request access to your device's Camera, Photo Library, Contacts, Microphone, or Location. All media comes from your Miner server.

Your Miner Server

The Miner server is software you run yourself. Any data you choose to store on it — your media, server accounts, and server logs — is governed by the server's own configuration and your network. We do not operate your server and have no access to it.

Data Sharing

We do not sell your data and we do not share your information or media with anyone. Miner includes no third-party analytics or advertising components.

Data Retention & Deletion

Connection details and preferences remain on your device until you remove a server in the app, sign out, or uninstall Miner, which deletes all local app data. To remove the media itself, delete the files from your Miner server.

Children's Privacy

Miner is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect data from children.