Last Updated: March 14, 2026
Application Name: Naad Vault
Naad Vault is a free desktop application designed to help users catalog and manage personal vinyl and CD collections.
This Privacy Policy explains how data is handled when using the application.
Naad Vault does not operate backend servers for storing user collection data.
Collection data - including metadata, user-added notes, and optional user-provided media - is stored locally on the user's device.
Naad Vault does not collect, transmit, or store user collection data on external servers operated by the developer.
No analytics, tracking, advertising, or telemetry systems are implemented.
Users may optionally add their own images or other materials to collection records. Such content is stored locally as part of the user's application data.
If cloud backup is enabled, user-provided content may be included in backup files stored within the user's own Google Drive account.
Naad Vault allows users to search and import release data from Discogs.
Imported metadata is used solely to populate local collection entries. Images may be temporarily cached locally to improve browsing performance. Cached images are not redistributed and are excluded from Google Drive backups.
This application uses Discogs' API but is not affiliated with, sponsored or endorsed by Discogs. 'Discogs' is a trademark of Zink Media, LLC.
Users are responsible for complying with Discogs' Terms of Service.
Google Drive access requires explicit user authorization via OAuth 2.0.
Naad Vault requests access limited to files it creates or manages using the drive.file scope.
The application:
OAuth tokens are stored encrypted locally on the user's device.
Credentials are not transmitted to the developer.
Naad Vault's use and transfer of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.
Google user data:
Reasonable technical measures are implemented to protect locally stored data and OAuth tokens. However, no method of storage or transmission is completely secure.
Users are responsible for maintaining backups.
Naad Vault integrates with:
These services operate independently and are governed by their own policies.
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Naad Vault and its developer shall not be liable for:
The software is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Continued use of the application constitutes acceptance of updates.