Fluent Scrobbler is an open-source Windows application designed to scrobble your music directly to Last.fm. Privacy is a core priority: your data belongs to you, stays on your device, and is never tracked.
1. No Data Collection or Telemetry
Fluent Scrobbler does not collect, record, track, or share any personal information. There is no telemetry, analytics code, or advertising integration within the app.
2. Windows Media Integration
The application uses the native Windows System Media Transport Controls (GSMTC) session manager to detect currently playing audio.
- Accessed Data: Track title, artist name, album name, and playback state.
- Protection: Fluent Scrobbler does not access your local files, documents, microphone, or browsing history.
3. Local Storage and Credentials
All sensitive data and settings are stored locally on your machine:
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Credentials:
Account session keys are securely stored in the native Windows Credential Locker (
PasswordVault). -
Preferences:
User settings are stored locally in
%LocalAppData%\FluentScrobbler\settings.json. - Offline Cache: Scrobbles made while offline are saved locally until a connection is restored.
4. Last.fm Authentication & Third-Party Privacy
Fluent Scrobbler relies on the official Last.fm API for authentication and scrobbling.
- Account Authorization: You authorize the application directly through Last.fm official authorization page in your browser. Fluent Scrobbler never sees or handles your Last.fm password.
- Last.fm Privacy Policy: Once your scrobbles and profile data reach Last.fm servers, their handling, retention, and visibility are governed exclusively by the Last.fm Privacy Policy and Terms of Service .
5. Network Communications
Fluent Scrobbler only connects to two external endpoints directly over encrypted HTTPS:
- Last.fm API: Sends track scrobbles, updates "Now Playing", and retrieves your recent history.
- GitHub API: Checks for new application releases.
No intermediate proxy servers are used.
6. Data Control and Removal
You have full control over your data:
- Disconnect: Logging out removes your session credentials from the Windows Credential Locker immediately.
- Revoke Access: You can revoke Fluent Scrobbler access at any time from your Last.fm account settings.
- Uninstall: Uninstalling the application removes all application binaries and local files from your system.
7. Open Source and Contact
Fluent Scrobbler is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL-3.0). The full source code is public and auditable on GitHub .
If you have any questions or suggestions, please reach out via email at snowmint.dev@gmail.com .