# Privacy Policy for Ampli
**Effective Date: January 1, 2025**
## Introduction
Welcome to Ampli ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
By using Ampli, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
## Information We Collect
### Information You Provide
**Account Information**
- Email address
- Username
- Display name
- Profile bio (optional)
- Profile picture (optional)
**Music Data**
- Music reviews and ratings
- Favorite albums
- Created playlists/lists
- Listening history (when connected to music services)
**Social Information**
- Users you follow
- Users who follow you
- Comments on reviews
- Likes and interactions
### Information Collected Automatically
**Usage Data**
- App usage patterns
- Features accessed
- Search queries within the app
- Device information (type, OS version)
**Analytics Data**
- Crash reports
- Performance metrics
- User engagement statistics
### Information from Third-Party Services
When you connect your music streaming accounts:
- **Apple Music**: Library data, listening history, playlists
- **Spotify**: Playlists, listening statistics, top artists/tracks
## How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
1. **Provide Core Services**
- Create and manage your account
- Enable music rating and review features
- Facilitate social interactions with other users
2. **Improve User Experience**
- Personalize content recommendations
- Enhance the "For You" feed algorithm
- Show trending music based on community activity
3. **Communication**
- Send push notifications (with your consent)
- Notify about follows, likes, and comments
- Important service updates
4. **Safety and Security**
- Detect and prevent fraud
- Enforce our Terms of Service
- Protect users from harmful content
## Data Sharing and Disclosure
### We DO NOT:
- Sell your personal information to third parties
- Share your email address with other users
- Share your connected music service credentials
### We MAY Share Information:
- **With Your Consent**: When you explicitly agree
- **Public Profile**: Username, display name, reviews, and favorite albums are visible to other users
- **Legal Requirements**: If required by law or legal process
- **Service Providers**: With trusted third parties who help us operate our services (Firebase, Apple, etc.)
## Data Storage and Security
- Data is stored securely using Google Firebase
- We implement industry-standard encryption
- Music service credentials are stored securely
- We regularly review and update security measures
## Your Rights and Controls
You have the right to:
1. **Access Your Data**: Request a copy of your personal information
2. **Update Information**: Edit your profile and preferences
3. **Delete Your Account**: Remove your account and associated data
4. **Control Privacy Settings**: Manage who can see your activity
5. **Disconnect Services**: Remove connected music services
6. **Block Users**: Control who can interact with you
## Children's Privacy
Ampli is not intended for users under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover such information, we will promptly delete it.
## International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
## Data Retention
We retain your information as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account at any time through Settings > Delete Account.
## Third-Party Links
Our app may contain links to third-party services (Apple Music, Spotify). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies.
## Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes through the app or email. Continued use after changes indicates acceptance.
## Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices:
- Twitter: [@ampliapp](https://twitter.com/ampliapp)
- Email: privacy@ampli.app
## Additional Rights for California Residents
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
- Right to say no to the sale of personal information
- Right to access your personal information
- Right to equal service and non-discrimination
## Additional Rights for EU/UK Residents
If you are in the EU or UK, you have rights under GDPR including:
- Right to rectification
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
- Rights related to automated decision-making
## Legal Basis for Processing (EU/UK)
We process your personal data on the following legal bases:
- **Consent**: For optional features like push notifications
- **Contract**: To provide our services per our Terms of Service
- **Legitimate Interests**: To improve our services and ensure security
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*Last Updated: January 2025*