Introduction
Music Collection ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application Music Collection (the "App").
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you create an account and use Music Collection, we may collect the following information:
- Account Information: Email address used for authentication
- Disc Collection Data: Information about your music collection including artist names, album titles, release years, genres, ratings, notes, tracklists, and formats (CD, Vinyl, Cassette, etc.)
- Wishlist Data: Discs you want to acquire in the future
- Images: Album cover photos you upload or capture
- Purchase Information: If you purchase Music Collection Premium, transactions are processed by Google Play. We store only your purchase status (premium/free) and entitlement information. We do not have access to your payment card details.
Automatically Collected Information
- Device Information: Device type, operating system version
- Crash Reports: Anonymous crash data to improve app stability (via Firebase Crashlytics)
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide and maintain the App's functionality
- Store and sync your disc collection across devices
- Enable searching, filtering, and organizing your collection
- Improve and optimize the App experience
- Provide customer support
Data Storage and Security
Firebase Services
Your data is stored securely using Google Firebase services:
- Firebase Authentication: Securely manages your account credentials
- Cloud Firestore: Stores your disc collection data with encryption at rest
- Firebase Storage: Stores uploaded album cover images
- Firebase App Check: Protects our backend resources from abuse
- Firebase Crashlytics: Collects anonymous crash reports to improve stability
- Cloud Functions: Processes purchase verification securely on server-side
- Firebase Hosting: Hosts this privacy policy page
All data is protected by:
- Industry-standard encryption (TLS/SSL) in transit
- Encryption at rest on Firebase servers
- Strict access controls ensuring only you can access your data
Local Storage
The App also stores data locally on your device:
- Local Database: A copy of your collection for offline access
- Image Cache: Album covers are cached locally for faster loading
Data Isolation
Each user's data is completely isolated. You can only access data associated with your own account. Our security rules ensure no user can access another user's information.
Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
We may share information only in these limited circumstances:
- With your consent: When you explicitly authorize sharing (e.g., exporting your collection)
- Legal requirements: If required by law, court order, or governmental authority
- Service providers: With Google Firebase for data storage and authentication (subject to Google's privacy policies)
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: View all data stored about you and your collection within the App
- Correction: Update or correct your information at any time
- Deletion: Delete your account and all associated data
- Export: Export your collection data (Excel format available in the App)
Account Deletion
You can delete your account directly from the App:
- Open the Settings screen in the App
- Tap on your account section
- Tap "Delete Account"
- Confirm your decision in the warning dialog
- Your account and all associated data will be permanently deleted
What gets deleted:
- Your Firebase Authentication account
- All disc entries in your collection and wishlist
- All uploaded album cover images from Firebase Storage
- All preferences and settings
- Premium entitlement records
This action is irreversible. Once deleted, your data cannot be recovered.
Alternatively, you can contact us at support@music-collection.app if you need assistance with account deletion.
Children's Privacy
Music Collection is not intended for children under 13 years of age. 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.
Third-Party Services
The App uses the following third-party services:
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 in the App
- Updating the "Last updated" date
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. Firebase servers are located globally. By using the App, you consent to these transfers.
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Consent
By using Music Collection, you consent to:
- The collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy
- The storage of your data on Firebase servers
- The use of Firebase Crashlytics for crash reporting