ABS+ Privacy Policy

Effective October 1, 2026

ABS+ ("the app") is a client for Audiobookshelf, a media server that you or someone you know runs. This policy explains what the app handles and where that data goes. In short: the developer of ABS+ receives no data from you. The app has no analytics, no advertising, no crash reporting and no third-party SDKs that collect data.

Data the app sends, and where

The app only communicates with the Audiobookshelf server address you enter when signing in. It sends that server:

• your username and password when you sign in (to get a login token);
• requests for your libraries, items, series, covers and audio files;
• your listening progress, and favorites (stored as bookmarks on the server);
• if you link other accounts for progress sharing: their login, and progress updates for the titles you chose to share with them.

That server is operated by you or by whoever runs it, not by the developer of ABS+. Its handling of data is covered by its operator's policies. If you enter an address starting with http:// rather than https://, traffic to it is not encrypted.

Data stored on your device

• The server address, and login tokens for your account and any linked accounts. Passwords are not stored.
• A cache of library data and cover images, so screens load quickly and work offline.
• Downloaded audio files, in the app's private storage.
• Settings, playback position, favorites and the list of recently played items.

Logging out removes your account data, tokens, cache and settings from the device. Downloads are kept until you remove them (Settings → Downloads) or uninstall the app. Uninstalling removes everything. On iOS, the system can keep login tokens in the Keychain after an uninstall; the app deletes them if it's installed again.

On Android, device backups of app data are disabled. On iOS, login tokens are stored in the Keychain for this device only and downloads are excluded from backups. Settings and lists (such as favorites and recently played) can be part of your own encrypted iCloud or computer backup.

Permissions

On Android:

• Internet and network state: to reach your server and notice when you go offline.
• Foreground service (media playback) and wake lock: to keep audio playing with the screen off and show playback controls.

Downloads use Android's system download manager.

On iOS:

• Background audio: to keep playing with the screen locked and show lock screen controls.
• Local network: asked only if your server is on your local network.

Downloads use iOS background transfers, so they continue when the app is closed.

Children

The app is not directed at children under 13 and does not knowingly collect data from anyone.

Changes

If this policy changes, the new version will be posted at this address with a new effective date.

Contact

absplus@borodutch.com