USAGE TERMS AND PRIVACY POLICY ( Soft Piano )
Last Updated: [2026.03.03]
## 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. 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 (Firebase Analytics)
We use Firebase Analytics to understand how users interact with the app. This includes anonymous data such as:
- App sessions, duration, and frequency.
- Device information (model, OS version).
- In-app events (song selection, playlist creation).
- **Purpose:** To improve app performance and feature discovery.
### C. Security (device integrity)
The app includes security features (e.g., freerasp) to protect against unauthorized modifications and to ensure the integrity of the application. This involves checking for:
- Root/Jailbreak status.
- Use of emulators or debuggers.
- **Purpose:** To prevent piracy and ensure a secure environment for all users.
## 3. Required Permissions & Access
To provide a full music playback experience, the app may require:
### A. Internet Access
Required to fetch advertisements, remote configurations (Firebase), and send anonymous analytics data.
### B. Media & Storage Access
The app may access your device's storage to:
- List and play locally stored audio files (if applicable).
- Cache configuration data or encrypted assets for offline playback.
- **Note:** This access is used only for media playback operations that you initiate.
### C. Background Execution
The app uses foreground services to ensure uninterrupted music playback while the screen is off or while you are using other applications.
## 4. Data Security
We implement security measures to protect your information:
- **Encryption:** Sensitive configuration and asset data are encrypted during storage and transmission.
- **No Cloud Storage of Personal Files:** We do not upload your local media files or private data to our servers.
- **Secure Communication:** All communication with third-party APIs (Google, Firebase) is conducted via secure HTTPS.
## 5. Third-Party Services
This app interacts with the following third-party processors:
- **Google AdMob:** For advertising services.
- **Google Firebase:** For analytics 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.
## 6. 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 storage or network 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.
## 7. 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. If we discover such data, we will take immediate steps to delete it.
## 8. 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.
## 9. Contact Us
For privacy concerns or questions regarding this policy:
📧 Email: hardcoresoftcompany@gmail.com
🌐 Website: https://hardcoresoftcompany.blogspot.com
## 10. Compliance
This app complies with the Google Play Store and Apple App Store privacy guidelines, including the "Limited Use" requirements for Google API services (where applicable).
By using this app, you agree to this privacy policy.