USAGE TERMS AND PRIVACY POLICY ( Fun Ringtones )
Last Updated: [2026.03.14]
## 1. Information Collection
This application ("we," "our," or "the app") is committed to protecting your privacy. This app:
- Does not collect personal identifying information (PII) without your explicit consent.
- Collects anonymous usage statistics and crash reports to improve app performance and user experience.
- Accesses certain device features and data as described below to provide its core functionality.
## 2. Ringtone Customization & Data Disclosure
FunnyRingtone provides features to record, trim, and set audio as ringtones for your device and specific contacts.
- **Data Access & Use:**
- **Audio Recording:** The app accesses your device's microphone ONLY when you initiate a recording. The recorded audio is stored locally on your device or in temporary storage for trimming and setting as a ringtone.
- **Contact Access:** To assign custom ringtones to specific individuals, the app requires access to your contacts. This access is used solely to list contacts and update their ringtone settings as per your request.
- **Storage Access:** The app accesses your device's storage to read audio files for trimming and to save the resulting ringtones.
- **No Collection or Storage:** We do not collect, store, or transmit your voice recordings, local audio files, or contact lists to our servers or any third parties. All processing and storage occur locally on your device.
- **Sharing:** Since no private media or contact data is collected, no such data is shared with third-party advertising or analytics services.
## 3. Data Usage & Services
We use third-party services that may collect information used to identify you:
### A. Advertising (Google AdMob)
This app uses Google AdMob to display advertisements. Google may collect and use certain data (such as your Android Advertising ID or iOS IDFA) to show personalized ads.
- **Purpose:** To support the development and maintenance of the app.
- **Link:** [Google Play Services Privacy Policy](https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/)
### B. Analytics & Crashlytics (Firebase)
We use Firebase services to understand app usage and stability. This includes anonymous data such as:
- App sessions, duration, and frequency.
- Device information (model, OS version).
- In-app events (ringtone selection, recording start, trimming success).
- **Purpose:** To improve app performance and stability.
## 4. Required Permissions & Access
To provide the full ringtone customization experience, the app requires:
### A. System Settings Modification
Authorized to change the system-wide phone ringtone, notification sound, and alarm sound as per your selection.
### B. Microphone Access
Used only for the "Record" feature to create new ringtones.
### C. Contact Access
Used only to assign ringtones to specific contacts in your address book.
### D. File & Storage Access
Required to browse audio files for editing and to save customized ringtones to your device.
### E. Internet Access
Required for fetching advertisements, remote configurations, and sending anonymous analytics data.
## 5. Data Security
We implement security measures to protect your information:
- **No Cloud Storage of Private Files:** We do not upload your recordings, local media files, or contact data to our servers.
- **Secure Communication:** All communication with third-party APIs (Google, Firebase) is conducted via secure HTTPS.
## 6. Third-Party Services
This app interacts with the following third-party processors:
- **Google AdMob:** For advertising services.
- **Google Firebase:** For analytics, crash reporting, and remote configuration.
- **Apple App Store / Google Play Store:** For app distribution and in-app analytics.
Use of these services is subject to their respective privacy policies and terms of service.
## 7. User Rights & Controls
You have the right to:
- **Opt-out of Personalized Ads:** You can reset or disable your Advertising ID in your device settings.
- **Manage Permissions:** You can revoke microphone, contact, or storage permissions at any time through your device's app settings.
- **Delete App Data:** You can clear the app's cache and data from your device settings.
## 8. Children's Privacy
This app is not designed to target children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
## 9. Changes to Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Significant changes will be announced through app updates or in-app notifications.
## 10. Contact Us
For privacy concerns or questions regarding this policy:
📧 Email: hardcoresoftcompany@gmail.com
🌐 Website: https://hardcoresoftcompany.blogspot.com
## 11. Compliance
This app complies with the Google Play Store and Apple App Store privacy guidelines.
By using this app, you agree to this privacy policy.