Last updated: March 2026
Data Collection
IslandBar does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data. All processing happens locally on your Mac.
What IslandBar Accesses
- Now Playing info: Read from the system MediaRemote framework to display currently playing media. This data never leaves your device.
- Calendar events: Read from EventKit with your permission to show upcoming events. No calendar data is transmitted.
- Weather: Your approximate location is used to fetch weather data from Apple's WeatherKit API. No location data is stored.
- Camera: The optional Camera Mirror feature accesses your camera. Video is displayed locally and never recorded or transmitted.
- Network requests: IslandBar makes outbound requests only for weather data and album artwork lookup (iTunes API). No personal data is included in these requests.
Third-Party Services
IslandBar does not integrate any third-party analytics, tracking, or advertising services.
Settings Sync
If you enable iCloud sync, your preferences are stored in your personal iCloud key-value store. This is managed entirely by Apple and is not accessible to us.
Contact
Questions about this policy? Open an issue on our GitHub repository.