Privacy Policy

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Introduction

Welcome to Audacity Music ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, as well as our website and related services (collectively, the "Service").

By using Audacity Music, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms herein, please discontinue use of the Service.

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Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly, information generated automatically through your use of the Service, and in some cases, information from third parties.

Category	Examples	How Collected
Account Information	Name, email address, password (hashed), profile photo, date of birth	Provided by you at registration
Listening Activity	Tracks played, search queries, playlist creation, skips, likes, replays	Automatically collected during use
Device & Technical Data	Device model, OS version, app version, IP address, unique device identifiers	Automatically collected
Payment Information	Billing name, last 4 digits of card, transaction history (no raw card data stored)	Via our secure payment processors
Third-Party Sign-In	Name, email, profile picture from Apple ID or Google account	When you use Sign In with Apple / Google
Location Data	Approximate country/region (for content licensing compliance)	Derived from IP address
Communications	Support messages, survey responses, feedback submissions	Provided by you

We do not collect precise GPS location, contacts, photos, or microphone data unless you explicitly grant permission for a specific feature (e.g., voice search). You may revoke these permissions at any time through your device settings.

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How We Use Your Data

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery — to create and manage your account, stream music, and process subscriptions
• Personalization — to generate AI-powered playlists, recommend artists, and tailor your listening experience
• Analytics & Improvement — to understand usage patterns, identify bugs, and improve app performance
• Communications — to send important service notices, security alerts, and (with your consent) promotional emails
• Safety & Fraud Prevention — to detect and prevent unauthorized access, abuse, or violations of our Terms of Service
• Legal Compliance — to comply with applicable laws, content licensing obligations, and respond to lawful requests
• Customer Support — to respond to your inquiries and resolve issues

We process your data on the legal bases of contract performance (to deliver the Service), legitimate interests (to improve and secure the Service), legal obligation, and consent (for marketing communications).

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AI & Personalization

Audacity Music uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to power features such as personalized playlists, mood-based radio, genre discovery, and listening trend analysis. Our AI systems process your listening history and behavioral signals to generate recommendations.

Key facts about how our AI uses your data:

• Your listening data is processed on our secure servers and is not shared with third-party AI providers in identifiable form
• You may opt out of AI-driven personalization at any time in Settings → Personalization; you will still receive the Service but with non-personalized discovery features
• AI-generated recommendations do not involve solely automated decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects
• We do not use your listening data to infer sensitive attributes such as political views, health conditions, or religious beliefs

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Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers — trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating the Service (cloud hosting, payment processing, analytics, customer support), bound by confidentiality agreements
• Music Rights Holders — aggregated, anonymized listening data shared with record labels and publishers for royalty reporting purposes. No personal identifiers are included
• Business Transfers — in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred. We will notify you via email and/or prominent in-app notice before your data is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy
• Legal Requirements — when required by law, subpoena, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Audacity Music, our users, or the public
• With Your Consent — for any other purpose with your explicit consent

Our third-party service providers are contractually prohibited from using your data for their own marketing purposes.

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Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the Service. Specific retention periods:

• Account data — retained until you delete your account, plus 30 days for recovery purposes
• Listening history — retained for up to 3 years for personalization; anonymized thereafter for analytics
• Payment records — retained for 7 years to meet financial and tax compliance obligations
• Support communications — retained for 2 years after ticket resolution
• Crash/error logs — retained for 90 days

You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by navigating to Settings → Account → Delete Account or by contacting our support team.

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Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction — request that inaccurate or incomplete data be corrected
• Deletion — request erasure of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• Portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Restriction — request that we limit how we process your data in certain circumstances
• Objection — object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
• Withdraw Consent — withdraw any previously given consent at any time without affecting prior processing

To exercise any of these rights, visit Settings → Privacy in the app or contact us at houseofaudacity@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days (or as required by applicable law).

Residents of California (CCPA), the European Economic Area (GDPR), the United Kingdom, Brazil (LGPD), and other jurisdictions with specific privacy laws are entitled to the full set of rights provided under those laws. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

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Children's Privacy

Audacity Music is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the European Economic Area). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children below these ages. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at houseofaudacity@gmail.com and we will promptly delete that information.

We require users to confirm their age during account registration and reserve the right to suspend accounts found to be operated by minors below the minimum age.

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Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction, including:

• TLS/SSL encryption for all data in transit
• AES-256 encryption for sensitive data at rest
• Multi-factor authentication for internal systems access
• Regular penetration testing and security audits
• Role-based access control limiting employee data access to a need-to-know basis

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We encourage you to use a strong, unique password and enable two-factor authentication on your Audacity Music account.

In the event of a data breach that affects your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by applicable law, typically within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach.

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International Data Transfers

Audacity Music operates globally. Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States, where our primary servers are located. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from your jurisdiction.

When we transfer data from the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we rely on lawful transfer mechanisms including:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
• Adequacy decisions where applicable
• Your explicit consent where required

You may request a copy of the relevant transfer safeguards by contacting us at the details below.

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App Store Specific Notices

Apple App Store (iOS & macOS)

When you download Audacity Music from the Apple App Store, Apple may collect certain data in accordance with Apple's Privacy Policy. We use Sign In with Apple in accordance with Apple's guidelines. We do not share your Apple-provided email relay address with third parties for advertising. Subscriptions purchased through Apple are processed by Apple and subject to Apple's billing terms.

Google Play Store (Android)

When you download Audacity Music from the Google Play Store, Google may collect certain data in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy. In-app purchases processed through Google Play are subject to Google's payment terms. We comply with Google Play's Data Safety requirements, and our Data Safety form accurately reflects the data practices described in this policy.

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Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make material changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Send you a notification via the email address associated with your account
• Display a prominent in-app notice for at least 30 days following the change

Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. If you do not agree with the revised policy, please stop using the Service and delete your account.

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Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out to us through any of the following channels: