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Privacy Policy

MusicBeacon Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Here's how we protect your data.

At MusicBeacon, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

This policy applies to all users of MusicBeacon and covers data collected through our app, website, and related services.

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Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Username and display name
  • Email address
  • Profile picture (optional)
  • Age verification information
  • Account preferences and settings

Music Data

To provide our core music discovery features, we collect:

  • Currently playing music from Spotify
  • Music listening history (premium users)
  • Music preferences and favorites
  • Playlist information (with your consent)

Location Information

To show you nearby music and users, we collect:

  • Precise location data (GPS coordinates)
  • Location history for discovery features
  • Approximate location for regional content

Usage Data

We automatically collect information about how you use our app:

  • App usage patterns and features used
  • Device information (model, OS version)
  • Network information and IP address
  • Crash reports and error logs

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How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide music discovery and sharing features
  • Show you nearby users and their music
  • Enable chat and communication features
  • Personalize your music recommendations
  • Process premium subscription payments
  • Send important app notifications
  • Improve our services and develop new features
  • Ensure safety and prevent abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations

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Information Sharing

With Other Users

  • Your currently playing music (when enabled)
  • Your username and profile picture
  • Your approximate location (for discovery)
  • Chat messages you send

With Service Providers

  • Spotify (for music data integration)
  • Supabase (for data storage and authentication)
  • RevenueCat (for subscription management)
  • Apple/Google (for app store services)

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

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Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Secure authentication systems
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Limited access to personal data
  • Secure cloud infrastructure

5
Your Privacy Controls

You can control your privacy through:

  • Privacy level settings (Anonymous, Status Only, Full Profile)
  • Location sharing controls
  • Music sharing preferences
  • Notification settings
  • Account deletion options

6
Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services:

  • Account data: Until you delete your account
  • Location data: 24 hours for discovery features
  • Chat messages: Until deleted by users
  • Usage data: Up to 2 years for analytics
  • Legal compliance: As required by law

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Third-Party Services

Our app integrates with third-party services:

  • Spotify: Music streaming and data
  • Apple Sign In: Authentication
  • Google Maps: Location services
  • Push notification services

These services have their own privacy policies that govern how they handle your data.

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Children's Privacy

MusicBeacon is designed for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

9
International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during such transfers.

10
Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Delete your data
  • Restrict processing
  • Data portability
  • Object to processing

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Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes through the app or by email. Your continued use of MusicBeacon after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

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Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

  • Email: support@appventiq.com
  • Company: Appventiq (Pty) Ltd
  • Address: South Africa

Effective Date: This Privacy Policy was last updated on October 6, 2025.