-The mobile or embedded versions of 'VLC' do allow for videos to be played via various network transports. Cookies are not stored at any point. Authentication credentials can be stored optionally on the user's local device upon the user's explicit request. On iOS and tvOS, authentication credentials can be shared across devices using proprietary encryption mechanisms provided by the host operating system, dubbed iCloud Keychain. VideoLAN does not have access to any information stored within.
+The mobile and embedded versions of VLC support video playback via various network transport protocols. At no point are cookies stored by the application.
+Authentication credentials may be stored locally on the user?s device, but only upon the user?s explicit request. On iOS and tvOS, such credentials may be synchronised across the user?s devices through proprietary encryption mechanisms provided by the operating system, specifically Apple?s iCloud Keychain service.
+VideoLAN does not collect, access, store, or transmit any authentication credentials or related user information managed through this mechanism.
The 'VLC for iOS' / 'VLC media player' app on iOS and iPadOS allows users to optionally log in to their personal Google Drive accounts. This enables the playback of media files stored in the user's Google Drive and allows the download of media to the iOS or iPadOS device. The login is optional, and the app remains fully functional without this feature. All media downloads or playback are initiated by the user. The app never has access to user credentials, as the login process is handled externally through the OAuth2 protocol. The resulting session token is encrypted and stored securely in the keychain provided by iOS and iPadOS. No user data, including login credentials, session tokens, or contact information, is ever shared with the VideoLAN non-profit organization. Media files downloaded at the user's explicit request are stored locally on the device and are subject to the security measures of iOS and iPadOS. +
The 'VLC for iOS' / 'VLC media player' application on iOS and iPadOS provides users with the optional functionality to authenticate with their personal Google Drive accounts. This functionality enables users to stream media files stored in their Google Drive and to download such files to their iOS or iPadOS devices. Use of this feature is entirely optional, and the application remains fully operational without it. All playback and downloads of media content are initiated solely by the user.
+At no point does the application access or store user credentials. Authentication is handled externally via the OAuth2 protocol, and the resulting session token is encrypted and securely stored in the system keychain provided by iOS and iPadOS. This token is automatically deleted upon user logout or session invalidation.
+No Google user data?including, but not limited to, login credentials, session tokens, or contact information?is collected, stored, transferred, or disclosed to the VideoLAN non-profit organisation or any third party. As no such data is retained by the application or its developer, no mechanism for data deletion requests is applicable or required under relevant data protection legislation.
+Media files explicitly downloaded by the user are stored locally on the user?s device and are protected by the security features inherent to the iOS and iPadOS platforms. Users retain full control over this content and may delete, move, or export files using standard operating system functionalities.