Scope and developer role
This policy applies to Nova Stream for iPhone and Apple TV. Nova Stream connects to an Invidious server chosen by the user and does not operate an Asterline account, video catalog, advertising system, analytics backend, or media relay.
The app processes information needed for features, but Asterline Labs generally does not receive that information because requests are made from the device to the configured server or media host.
Data Nova Stream handles
- The HTTPS address of the Invidious server you select.
- An optional scoped Invidious API token, normalized server identity, and local profile association. Password entry remains with the selected Invidious server.
- Local profiles, subscriptions or imported channel lists, favorites, hidden channels, watch later or saved items, searches, playback preferences, watch history, and cached feed or artwork data.
- Saved or locally downloaded media files created when the user invokes an available feature.
- Video identifiers and playback metadata needed to request formats, thumbnails, captions, regular video, or live playback.
How the data is used
The data is used to authenticate to your chosen Invidious server, load feeds and search results, subscribe or unsubscribe when authorized, record history when the user granted that scope, resolve playback, and retain your on-device library. Nova Stream does not use it for Asterline advertising, cross-app tracking, data brokerage, or sale.
Retention and deletion
Account tokens are intended for Keychain or protected app storage; library state and caches remain on the device. Use Nova Stream’s disconnect, profile, history, saved-item, import, or download controls where available, or delete the app to remove its local container. Device backups can retain data according to Apple settings.
Nova Stream does not create an Asterline account, so there is no Asterline account to delete. Delete an Invidious account with its server operator. Disconnecting Nova Stream removes the local token but does not by itself delete the remote account or all server logs.
Tracking, advertising, and analytics
Nova Stream is not designed to include Asterline advertising, behavioral analytics, or cross-app tracking. Invidious operators, media hosts, Apple, and other external services apply their own logging and privacy practices.
Content and authorization
Users are responsible for using servers, downloads, streams, and content only when authorized. Nova Stream does not grant rights to third-party media, bypass provider permissions, or include a video catalog.
Security
Nova Stream requires a normalized HTTPS server URL for current setup paths and rejects credential-bearing server URLs. No software can guarantee security. Keep the operating system current, use a trusted server, and never send account tokens or private URLs to support.
Children
Nova Stream is not directed to children under 13, and Asterline Labs does not knowingly operate a service that collects children’s personal information. Parents and guardians control the server, media, and account access configured on a device.
Questions and changes
Material changes will be posted here with a new effective date. For a privacy request, use the support page and include “Nova Stream privacy” without including credentials.