# Privacy Policy for AirBeat Music

**Effective Date:** November 28, 2024
**Last Updated:** November 28, 2024

## Introduction

AirBeat Music ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use the AirBeat Music mobile application (the "App").

**Key Point: AirBeat Music is designed to work primarily offline for your music library. Your personal music data stays on your device. Radio streaming requires internet but we do not collect or store your listening data.**

## Information We Collect

### 1. Information You Provide Directly

When you use AirBeat Music, you may voluntarily provide:

- **Playlist Information**: Names and songs you add to your custom playlists
- **Favorites**: Songs and radio stations you mark as favorites
- **App Preferences**: Theme settings, audio settings, and other preferences

### 2. Information Automatically Collected

The App automatically accesses:

- **Music Library**: Song files stored on your device (metadata only - title, artist, album, duration)
- **Device Information**: Device model, operating system version (for app optimization)
- **App Usage Data**: Play counts, last played timestamps (stored locally only)

### 3. Information We Do NOT Collect

- **Personal Identity**: We do not collect names, emails, phone numbers, or addresses
- **Location Data**: We do not track your GPS location
- **Contacts**: We do not access your phone's contact list
- **Browsing History**: We do not monitor your internet activity
- **Listening Analytics**: We do not track which songs or stations you listen to on our servers

## How We Use Your Information

Your information is used exclusively on your device for:

1. **Playing Music**: Accessing your local music files for playback
2. **Radio Streaming**: Connecting to radio station streams (internet required)
3. **App Features**: Managing playlists, favorites, and preferences
4. **Improving Experience**: Remembering your settings and last played songs

## Data Storage and Security

### Local Storage Only
- **All personal data is stored locally** on your device
- **Music library data** remains on your device
- **Playlists and favorites** are stored in local app storage
- **No cloud sync**: Your data is not uploaded to any servers

### Radio Streaming
- **Stream URLs**: We connect to third-party radio station streams
- **No tracking**: We do not track or log your radio listening habits
- **Station data**: Radio station information is bundled with the app

### Security Measures
- **Device Security**: Data is protected by your device's built-in security
- **App Storage**: Data is stored in the app's private storage area
- **No Account Required**: No usernames, passwords, or registration needed

## Data Sharing and Disclosure

**We do not share, sell, rent, or disclose your personal information to any third parties.**

- **No Analytics Services**: We don't use Google Analytics or similar tracking
- **No Advertising**: We don't show ads or use ad tracking
- **No Third-Party SDKs**: We don't share data with third-party services
- **No Data Sales**: We never sell your information

## Third-Party Services

### Radio Streaming
The app streams radio from third-party radio stations. When you listen to radio:
- Your device connects directly to the radio station's stream server
- The radio station may have its own privacy policies
- We do not control or monitor these connections

### Permissions Required

The app requires the following permissions:

- **Storage/Media Access**: To read your music files
- **Internet**: To stream radio stations
- **Wake Lock**: To keep audio playing when screen is off
- **Foreground Service**: For background audio playback

## Your Rights and Choices

You have complete control over your data:

### Access and Control
- **View Data**: See all your playlists and favorites in the app
- **Modify Data**: Edit or delete playlists and favorites anytime
- **Clear Data**: Use Android settings to clear app data
- **Uninstall**: Remove the app to delete all local data

### Permissions
- **Manage Permissions**: Control app permissions in Android settings
- **Revoke Access**: Disable permissions at any time (may limit functionality)

## Children's Privacy

AirBeat Music is intended for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The app does not require registration or personal information to use.

## International Users

AirBeat Music is primarily designed for users in Tanzania but can be used worldwide. The same privacy protections apply regardless of your location since all data remains on your device.

## Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to:
- Reflect changes in app functionality
- Address new privacy laws or regulations
- Improve clarity and transparency

When we make changes:
- We'll update the "Last Updated" date
- Significant changes will be noted in app updates
- Continued use constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

## Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy:

**Developer**: Fred Herbert
**Email**: fredittoherman@gmail.com
**Location**: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

## Legal Compliance

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:
- **Tanzania Data Protection Laws**
- **Google Play Store** privacy requirements
- **General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)** for EU users

## Summary

**In simple terms:**
- ✅ Your music data stays on your phone
- ✅ No account or registration required
- ✅ No personal information collected
- ✅ No tracking or analytics
- ✅ No ads or data selling
- ✅ Radio streaming is direct to stations
- ✅ You control all your data

**Your music, your privacy, your control.**

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**AirBeat Music Privacy Policy**
Version 1.0 | November 2024
Made with ❤️ by Fred Herbert in Tanzania