This Privacy Policy describes how Music Player Solutions Inc. ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you use our High-Performance Music Player application (the "App" or "Service"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices.
1. Information We Collect.
1.1 Information You Provide:
We do not require you to create an account or provide personal information to use our Service. All music playback and playlist management happens locally on your device.
1.2 Automatically Collected Information:
- Device Storage Access.
- *Music Files*: We access and scan audio files stored on your device to populate your music library. This includes reading file metadata (song title, artist, album, duration, etc.).
- *Video Files*: We access video files for playback functionality.
- *Purpose*: To enable core music and video playback features.
- *Storage*: All scanned data is stored locally on your device and is never transmitted to our servers.
- Device Information:
We may collect the following technical information:
- Device model and manufacturer.
- Operating system version (Android version).
- App version and build information.
- Screen resolution and device configuration.
- Language and region settings.
- Usage Analytics
We collect anonymized usage data through Firebase Analytics, including:
- App launch and session duration.
- Feature usage (e.g., songs played, playlists created, themes applied).
- Navigation patterns within the app.
- Button clicks and user interactions.
- App performance metrics.
This data is aggregated and anonymized and cannot be used to identify you personally. This data helps us improve the app experience.
1.3 Crash and Performance Data:
We use Firebase Crashlytics to collect crash reports and performance data, including:
- Crash logs and stack traces.
- Device state at time of crash.
- App version and configuration.
- Performance metrics (app launch time, screen load time).
This information helps us identify and fix bugs to improve app stability and user experience.
1.4 Advertising Data:
We use Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may collect:
- Advertising ID (a unique, user-resettable identifier).
- Device information (device type, OS version).
- App usage data.
- IP address (for general location).
- Ad interaction data (views, clicks).
AdMob uses this data to provide personalized advertising. You can opt out of personalized ads in your device settings.
2. Permissions We Request:
Our app requires the following permissions:
2.1 Storage Permissions:
- *READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE* (Android 9-12): To read music and video files from your device storage
- *READ_MEDIA_AUDIO* (Android 13+): To access audio files on newer Android versions
- *READ_MEDIA_VIDEO* (Android 13+): To access video files on newer Android versions
2.2 Media Playback Permissions:
- *FOREGROUND_SERVICE*: To continue playing music when the app is in the background
- *FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK*: To provide uninterrupted music playback
- *WAKE_LOCK*: To keep the music playing when the device screen is off
2.3 Notification Permissions:
- *POST_NOTIFICATIONS* (Android 13+): To display playback controls and now-playing information in notifications
2.4 Audio Settings Permissions:
- *MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS*: To control audio focus and volume
- *WRITE_SETTINGS*: To allow setting songs as ringtones
- *VIBRATE*: To provide haptic feedback for user interactions
2.5 Network Permissions:
- *INTERNET*: To display advertisements and send analytics/crash data
- *ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE*: To check network connectivity before loading ads or syncing data
2.6 Background Sync Permission:
- *FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC* (Android 14+): To scan for new music files in the background
3. How We Use Your Information
- We use collected information for the following purposes:
3.1 Core Functionality:
- Scanning and organizing your music library
- Playing audio and video files
- Managing playlists and favorites
- Providing playback controls and notifications
- Saving your preferences and app settings
3.2 App Improvement:
- Analyzing usage patterns to improve features
- Identifying and fixing bugs and crashes
- Optimizing app performance
- Understanding which features are most popular
3.3 Advertising:
- Displaying relevant advertisements
- Measuring ad performance
- Preventing ad fraud
4. Data Storage and Retention:
4.1 Local Storage:
- All your music library data, playlists, favorites, and preferences are stored locally on your device
- We do not upload or sync this data to any cloud servers
- You can delete all app data by uninstalling the app or clearing app data in your device settings
4.2 Analytics and Crash Data:
- Analytics data is retained by Firebase Analytics according to Google's retention policies (typically 2-14 months)
- Crash reports are retained for 90 days by Firebase Crashlytics
- This data is aggregated and anonymized
5. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services:
- We use the following third-party services that may collect data:
5.1 Google Firebase:
- *Firebase Analytics*: Collects anonymized usage data
- *Firebase Crashlytics*: Collects crash and performance data
- *Firebase Remote Config*: Delivers app configuration updates
- *Privacy Policy*: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
5.2 Google AdMob:
- *Purpose*: Displaying advertisements
- *Data Collected*: Advertising ID, device information, ad interactions
- *Privacy Policy*: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- *Opt-out*: You can opt out of personalized ads in your device settings (Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization)
5.3 Google Play Services:
- *Purpose*: Core Android services and ad delivery
- *Privacy Policy*: https://policies.google.com/privacy
*We do not sell your data to third parties.*
6. Children's Privacy:
Our app is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at mazosong12@gmail.com, and we will delete such information.
7. Your Rights and Choices.
7.1 Control Over Your Data:
- *Access*: All your data is stored locally on your device and accessible to you at any time
- **Deletion**: You can delete all app data by uninstalling the app or clearing app data in Settings > Apps > High-Performance Music Player > Storage > Clear Data
- *Permissions*: You can revoke permissions at any time in your device settings, though this may affect app functionality
7.2 Advertising Choices:
- *Opt-out of Personalized Ads*: Go to Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization
- *Reset Advertising ID*: Go to Settings > Google > Ads > Reset advertising ID
7.3 Analytics Opt-out:
While we don't provide a direct opt-out for analytics within the app, you can limit data collection by:
- Turning off "Usage and diagnostics" in your device settings
- Using device-level privacy controls
8. Data Security:
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data:
- All local data is stored securely on your device using Android's secure storage mechanisms
- Network communications with Firebase and AdMob use industry-standard encryption (HTTPS/TLS)
- We do not transmit your music files, playlists, or personal music library data over the network
- Crash reports are anonymized and do not contain personally identifiable information
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. International Data Transfers.
Firebase and AdMob services are provided by Google LLC, which may process and store data on servers located outside your country of residence. By using our app, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country.
Google complies with applicable data protection frameworks, including GDPR for European users.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by:
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Displaying a notification in the app (for material changes)
- Posting the updated policy in our app store listing
Your continued use of the app after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA).
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights:
- *Right to Know*: You have the right to know what personal information we collect
- *Right to Delete*: You can request deletion of your personal information
- *Right to Opt-Out*: You can opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
- *Non-Discrimination*: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at mazosong12@gmail.com.
12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR).
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:
- *Access*: Request access to your personal data
- *Rectification*: Request correction of inaccurate data
- *Erasure*: Request deletion of your data
- *Restriction*: Request restriction of processing
- *Portability*: Request transfer of your data
- *Objection*: Object to data processing
- *Withdraw Consent*: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us at mazosong12@gmail.com.
- Legal Basis for Processing
We process data based on:
- *Consent*: For analytics, crash reporting, and personalized advertising
- *Legitimate Interest*: For app functionality, security, and improvement
- *Contractual Necessity*: To provide core app features
13. Do Not Track.
Our app does not respond to "Do Not Track" signals because there is no industry standard for how to respond to such signals. However, you can control advertising tracking through your device settings.
14. Data Retention Summary.
| Data Type | Retention Period | Storage Location |
|-----------|------------------|------------------|
| Music library data | Until app uninstall or data clear | Local device only |
| Playlists and favorites | Until app uninstall or data clear | Local device only |
| User preferences | Until app uninstall or data clear | Local device only |
| Analytics data | 2-14 months (Google policy) | Firebase servers |
| Crash reports | 90 days | Firebase servers |
| Ad interaction data | Per AdMob policy | Google servers |
15. Contact Us.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
*Email*: [mazosong12@gmail.com]
*App Name*: [MAZZO Player]
*Developer*: [Mazzo.apps]
For privacy-related requests, please include:
- Your device model and Android version
- App version
- Description of your request or concern
We will respond to your inquiries within 30 days.
16. Consent.
By using our app, you consent to:
- This Privacy Policy
- The collection and use of information as described herein
- The use of third-party services (Firebase, AdMob) and their respective privacy policies
If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use our app.