Privacy Policy

Privacy First Design

Echo Music is built with privacy as a core principle. I minimize data collection and give you full control over your privacy settings.

1. Information I Collect

Echo Music is designed to minimize data collection:

• No Personal Data: I do not collect personal information such as names, email addresses, or phone numbers
• Analytics: Anonymous usage analytics to improve app performance and user experience (can be disabled by user)
• Crash Reports: Anonymous crash reporting to help fix bugs and improve stability (can be disabled by user)
• App Preferences: Your app settings and preferences are stored locally on your device

2. How I Use Information

Any information collected is used solely to:

• Improve app performance and user experience
• Fix bugs and crashes
• Understand app usage patterns (anonymously)
• Enhance features and functionality based on user behavior

3. Third-Party Services

Echo Music integrates with:

• YouTube Music: Subject to Google's Privacy Policy
• Firebase: For analytics and crash reporting (can be disabled)

I recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third-party services.

4. Data Storage

All user data is stored locally on your device:

• Music preferences and settings
• Downloaded music files
• Playlist information
• App cache and temporary files

5. Privacy Controls

You have full control over your privacy and can disable all data collection:

• Settings Menu: Easily disable analytics and crash reporting with a simple toggle
• Welcome Screen: Choose privacy preferences during setup - opt out of all data collection
• Clear Data: Clear all app data at any time
• Uninstall: Remove all data by uninstalling the app
• Open Source: Since Echo Music is open source, you can review all code and verify our privacy practices

6. Data Security

I implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Local data encryption where applicable
• Secure communication with third-party services
• Regular security updates

7. Children's Privacy

Echo Music is not intended for children under 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

8. International Users

If you are using Echo Music from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.

9. Changes to Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. I will notify users of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date below.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

11. Open Source Transparency

Echo Music is open source, which means:

• All source code is publicly available for review
• You can verify our privacy practices by examining the code
• Community members can contribute to improving privacy features