Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

Overview

PalRadar is designed with privacy as a core principle. The app does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data to Tortle Corp or any third-party analytics service.

Data stored on your device

The following data is stored locally on your device only and never leaves it unless you explicitly initiate an upload:

  • App settings and preferences (music provider, AI provider, language)
  • Nextcloud / WebDAV credentials (stored in iOS UserDefaults)
  • AI provider API keys you enter (Claude, Groq)
  • Audio recordings you make within the app
  • Cached music tracks for offline playback

Recordings

Audio recordings are stored on your device. If you enable auto-upload, recordings are sent directly from your device to your personal Nextcloud server or iCloud Drive — both are services you control. PalRadar does not have access to your recordings.

Third-party services

PalRadar connects to services you configure and control:

  • Nextcloud / Subsonic — your own self-hosted server
  • Apple Music — governed by Apple's privacy policy
  • iCloud Drive — governed by Apple's privacy policy
  • Anthropic Claude API — your messages are sent to Anthropic when using Claude; governed by Anthropic's privacy policy
  • Groq API — your messages are sent to Groq when using Groq; governed by Groq's privacy policy
  • Apple Intelligence — processed on-device by Apple; governed by Apple's privacy policy

Location data

PalRadar does not request or use your location.

Analytics and tracking

PalRadar contains no analytics, tracking SDKs, or advertising frameworks. No usage data is collected.

Children's privacy

PalRadar is not directed at children under 13 and does not knowingly collect data from children.

Contact

Questions about this policy: info@palradar.com