Privacy Policy

Introduction

Max Music Player ("we", "our", or "the app") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information when you use our Android music player application.

Information We Collect

Local Data Storage

Max Music Player stores the following information locally on your device only:

• Music Library Metadata: Track titles, artist names, album names, duration, file paths, and other metadata extracted from your audio files
• Album Artwork: Cover art images cached from your music files
• Playlists: Custom playlists you create, including track lists and playlist names
• Playback History: Records of recently played tracks for "Recently Played" features
• Favorites: Tracks you mark as favorites
• User Preferences: App settings including theme preferences, equalizer settings, sort orders, crossfade duration, and other customization options
• Playback State: Current track, playback position, queue, repeat/shuffle modes

Data We DO NOT Collect

• ❌ Personal Information: We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any personally identifiable information
• ❌ Location Data: We do not access or collect your location
• ❌ Device Information: We do not collect device identifiers, IP addresses, or hardware information
• ❌ Contacts: We do not access your contacts
• ❌ Network Activity: We do not monitor your network connections or internet usage

How We Use Your Information

All data collected by Max Music Player is used exclusively on your device for the following purposes:

• Music Playback: Playing your local audio files
• Library Organization: Organizing and displaying your music collection by artists, albums, and songs
• Personalization: Remembering your preferences, favorites, and playback history
• Enhanced Features: Providing smart playlists, search functionality, and recommendations based on your listening patterns
• Audio Enhancement: Applying equalizer settings and audio effects

Data Storage and Security

• Local Storage Only: All data is stored in the app's private storage area on your device using Android's Room database and DataStore
• No Cloud Sync: We do not upload, sync, or transmit your data to any external servers
• Scoped Storage Compliance: We follow Android's scoped storage guidelines and only access audio files you grant permission to
• No Third-Party Access: Your data is never shared with third parties

Permissions Required

Essential Permissions

Why We Need These Permissions

• We only request permissions necessary for core music player functionality
• We never access files outside of audio/music directories
• We do not use permissions for tracking or data collection
• You can revoke permissions at any time through Android settings

Third-Party Services

Firebase Analytics & Crashlytics

Max Music Player uses Google Firebase services to improve app quality and user experience:

What We Collect Through Firebase:

Firebase Analytics collects anonymized usage data:

• Screen views and navigation patterns
• Feature usage (e.g., "track played", "playlist created", "equalizer adjusted")
• App performance metrics (startup time, response times)
• General device information (Android version, device model, screen size)
• Aggregated playback statistics (no specific track names or personal music data)

Firebase Crashlytics collects crash and error data:

• Crash reports and stack traces
• Device state at time of crash
• App version and build information
• Anonymous crash identifiers

What We DO NOT Collect:

• ❌ Your music file names, artists, or album information
• ❌ Personal information (name, email, phone number)
• ❌ Location data
• ❌ Contacts or other personal data
• ❌ Your actual music library contents
• ❌ Specific track metadata from your collection

How This Data Is Used:

• Improve app stability: Identify and fix crashes
• Enhance features: Understand which features are most used
• Optimize performance: Identify slow operations and bottlenecks
• Prioritize development: Focus on features users actually use

Data Retention:

• Analytics data: Retained for 14 months by Google Firebase
• Crash data: Retained for 90 days
• All data is anonymized and aggregated

No Other Third-Party Services

• We do not connect to social media platforms
• We do not use cloud storage services
• We do not share data with any other third parties

Data Sharing and Disclosure

The only exception would be if required by law, but since we don't collect personal information or transmit data off your device, there is nothing to disclose.

Your Rights and Choices

You have complete control over your data:

• Access: All your data is stored locally and accessible through the app
• Deletion: You can clear playback history, favorites, and playlists at any time through Settings
• Export: You can export playlists in M3U/M3U8 format
• Uninstall: Uninstalling the app removes all app data from your device

Children's Privacy

Max Music Player does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. The app is designed for general audiences and operates entirely offline with local data only.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected in the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: madfoxdeveloper@gmail.com