# Privacy Policy for SkeuoMusic
**Last Updated: January 2, 2026**
## Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how SkeuoMusic ("we", "our", or "the app") handles your information when you use our music player application. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.
## Information We Collect
### Local Device Data
SkeuoMusic accesses the following data stored locally on your device:
- **Music Files**: The app reads audio files stored on your device to provide music playback functionality.
- **Media Metadata**: The app accesses metadata such as song titles, artist names, album names, and album artwork from your music files.
### Third-Party Services
#### Google AdMob (Advertising)
We display advertisements through Google AdMob to support our free tier.
AdMob may collect and use data to provide personalized advertisements.
This may include:
- Device identifiers
- IP address
- General location (country/region)
You can opt out of personalized advertising in your device settings
(Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization).
For more information, please refer to [Google's Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy).
Pro subscribers do not see advertisements.
#### Spotify Integration
If you choose to connect your Spotify account:
- We use Spotify's official SDK and API to authenticate and stream music.
- Your Spotify credentials are handled directly by Spotify and are never stored by our app.
- We only receive a temporary access token to enable playback features.
- Please refer to [Spotify's Privacy Policy](https://www.spotify.com/legal/privacy-policy/) for details on how Spotify handles your data.
## Information We Do NOT Collect
SkeuoMusic does **NOT**:
- Collect personal identification information
- Store or transmit your music files to any server
- Track your location
- Use analytics or tracking services
- Share any data with third parties (except Spotify if you choose to use that feature)
- Store your browsing history or listening habits on our servers
## Permissions Required
### Storage Access (READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, READ_MEDIA_AUDIO)
Required to read music files from your device's storage to enable playback.
### Internet Access
Required for:
- Spotify integration (if enabled)
- Fetching album artwork from online sources
### Foreground Service
Required to continue music playback when the app is in the background or when your screen is off.
## In-App Purchases
SkeuoMusic offers optional Pro subscriptions to unlock premium features
and remove advertisements. All purchases are processed through Google Play.
We do not directly collect or store your payment information.
## Data Storage
All user data, including playlists and preferences, are stored locally on your device. We do not maintain any servers that store your personal information.
## Children's Privacy
SkeuoMusic does not knowingly collect any personal information from children under the age of 13. The app is intended for general audiences who wish to play music stored on their devices.
## Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
## Your Rights
Since we don't collect or store your personal data on our servers, there is no personal data for us to delete or modify. All your app data can be removed by:
- Clearing the app's data through your device settings
- Uninstalling the app
## Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
**Email**: v.akgul60@gmail.com