Effective Date: 5th Sep 2025
Last Updated: 5th Sep 2025
Carnatic Veena Tuner (“we,” “our,” “us”) provides a free web application and Android application that helps users tune the Saraswati Veena and related instruments (“the Service”).
We value your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how it is used, and your rights regarding your data.
We collect only the minimum information needed to provide and improve our Service.
The app requires access to your device’s microphone for pitch detection.
All processing happens locally on your device.
We do not record, store, or transmit your audio to our servers.
We use trusted third-party services that may collect some information automatically:
Google AdMob / AdSense (Advertising):
Collects device identifiers (e.g., Android Advertising ID), approximate location, and usage patterns to serve ads.
Google may use this data to provide personalized or non-personalized ads.
Google Firebase Analytics (Usage Analytics):
Collects anonymous usage statistics such as device type, app interactions, and performance data.
This helps us understand how the app is used and improve user experience.
Please see the privacy policies of these providers:
If you choose to contact us by email, we will receive your email address and any information you include in your message. This information is used only to respond to your inquiry.
We use information solely to:
Enable the tuner functionality (microphone access).
Improve app stability and user experience (analytics).
Provide relevant ads (AdMob/AdSense).
Respond to user inquiries.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We do not share your personal data with anyone, except as required by law.
Data collected by Google services (AdMob, Firebase) may be shared with Google and its partners in accordance with their privacy policies.
If you are located in the EU/EEA, you have the right to:
Request access to the data collected about you.
Request correction or deletion of your data.
Object to processing of personal data for personalized ads.
When you first use the app in the EU, you may be asked to consent to personalized advertising. You can withdraw consent at any time from your device settings or by visiting Google Ads Settings.
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
Know what categories of data are collected.
Request deletion of your personal data.
Opt out of the sale of personal information.
We do not sell personal information. Any advertising data collection is controlled by Google AdMob/AdSense.
Our Service is not directed at children under 13 (or under 16 in the EU).
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.
Microphone input is never stored or transmitted.
Analytics data is retained by Google according to their policies.
Contact emails are kept only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry.
We take reasonable steps to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: freelancerai1894@gmail.com