Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 20, 2026

Introduction

Qtonz Music Player ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our mobile application.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We do not collect, store, or process any personally identifiable information (PII). This includes but is not limited to:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Location data
• Photos or videos

App Permissions

Our app requests the following permissions to function properly:

• READ_MEDIA_AUDIO: To scan and access music files stored on your device
• POST_NOTIFICATIONS: To display playback controls in the notification panel
• WAKE_LOCK: To prevent the device from sleeping during playback
• INTERNET: To load advertisements through Google AdMob

These permissions are used solely for the app's core functionality and are not shared with third parties except as described in this policy.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information listed above for the following purposes:

• Music Playback: Scanning and playing audio files from your device's public storage
• Background Playback: Continuing music playback when the app is not visible
• Notification Controls: Displaying playback controls in your notification shade
• Playlist Management: Saving and restoring your playlists and queue using local storage
• Advertising: Displaying ads through Google AdMob (see Third-Party Services section)

Data Storage and Retention

All data processed by our app is stored locally on your device:

• Playlists and Queue: Stored in your device's memory using SharedPreferences
• Playback Position: Saved locally to resume playback seamlessly
• No Cloud Storage: We do not upload or store your data on external servers

You can clear this data at any time by clearing the app's storage in your device settings.

Third-Party Services

Google AdMob

Our app uses Google AdMob to display banner and interstitial advertisements.

Google's Privacy Policy applies to advertisements shown through AdMob. You can review Google's privacy policy at:

https://policies.google.com/privacy

AdMob Data Collection

Google AdMob may collect the following information for personalized advertising:

• Device identifiers (Google Advertising ID)
• IP address
• Browser and device information
• Usage data and interests

You can opt out of personalized ads by visiting:

https://adssettings.google.com

Your Rights and Choices

Right to Access

You have the right to know what data we collect. Since we collect no personal information, this right is inherently satisfied.

Right to Deletion

All locally stored data (playlists, queue, preferences) can be deleted by clearing the app's storage in your Android settings: Settings > Apps > Qtonz Music > Storage > Clear Storage.

Right to Opt-Out

You can opt out of personalized advertising through your device settings: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of interest-based ads.

Right to Non-Discrimination

Exercising your privacy rights will not result in discrimination. You will still be able to use all features of our app.

Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Our app is designed for general audiences and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years old.

We do not use age-gated features that would require parental consent. If we discover we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete such information.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have the right to:

• Know what personal information is being collected
• Request deletion of personal information
• Opt-out of the sale of personal information

Since we do not collect personal information or sell data, these rights are satisfied by our data practices.

International Data Transfers

Our app operates in compliance with international privacy laws. Data remains on your device and is not transferred internationally.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the data we process. All playlist and preference data is stored locally on your device using secure Android storage mechanisms.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes.

Effective Date: June 20, 2026