WaverateI.General Conditions
A.This Privacy Policy explains how Waverate collects, uses, and shares your information when you use our mobile application. By accessing the Services, you consent to the collection, use, storage, and sharing of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. The Terms and Conditions Agreement incorporates this Privacy Policy and any terms used herein are defined by the Terms.
II.Information We Collect
A.Account Information: When you sign up, we collect your email address, name, unique username, and password. This is securely managed using Google Firebase Authentication.
B.Usage and Rating Data: We collect the ratings you submit for songs, albums, and artists, and the names and descriptions of your created catalogues.
C.Social data: We collect your friend connections and interaction data within the App.
D.Device and Ad Data: Because Waverate displays advertisements, our third-party ad network partner Google AdMob may collect device identifiers (such as Apple’s IDFA or Google’s AAID), IP addresses, and general location data to serve personalized ads.
1.Users will be presented with a consent prompt before personalized ads are displayed. You may opt-out of personalized ads at any time in “Profile” > “Data & Privacy” > “Personalized Content & Ads”.
E.Transaction status: We collect the status and dates of your in-app purchases.
F.Notification data: We collect your device’s push notification token in order to send you app notifications about your account and use of the Services, including social alerts, and check-ins. You may opt-out of notifications at any time in “Profile” > “Data & Privacy” > “Notification Settings” or your device’s system settings.
G.Widget Data: If you install the Waverate home screen widget, it will display personalized music data sourced from Waverate's servers, including your recently rated songs and top artists. The widget does not independently collect data, but may periodically send refresh requests to Waverate's servers to display current information.
H.Operating system information, internet connection information, traffic logs, and crash and error information.
III.How We Use Your Information
A.To provide and maintain the Waverate service, including generating your personal music dashboards.
B.To identify you as the legitimate owner of your account.
C.To enable social features, specifically creating cross-referenced catalogues and cumulative dashboards with your approved friends.
D.To review, moderate, remove any User Content that we determine, in our sole discretion, infringes on any other Users’ access to the services or constitutes a violation of the Terms.
E.To display advertisements (unless you have purchased the "No Ads" upgrade)
F.To display personalized music data through the Waverate home screen widget.
G.To display personalized graphics of your rating statistics on your dashboard.
H.To manage your account and communicate with you regarding updates or support.
I.To personalize your experience of the Services.
J.To detect potential or actual errors, so that we may maintain and improve the Services.
K.To analyze usage patterns and understand User experiences, so that we may maintain and improve the Services.
L.To relay necessary information to authorized third party institutions to facilitate full functionality of the Services.
M.To comply with applicable law as judicial process or law enforcement requires.
N.To investigate and prevent potential or actual violations of the Terms.
O.To investigate and prevent incidents of potential or actual security threats, fraud, and malicious or illegal activity.
P.To send you app notifications relating to your account activity, including friend requests, check-ins, and app updates.
Q.To defend the rights and property of Waverate and its Users.
IV.How We Share Your Information
A.With Other Users: Your music ratings and catalogue data are shared only with users whom you have authorized as friends.
B.With Service Providers: We share necessary data with trusted third-party providers, including Google Firebase (for database hosting, storage, and authentication).
C.With Ad Networks: We share device identifiers with our advertising partner, Google AdMob to deliver banners and full-screen ads.
D.Apple Music: We use the Apple Music API to search for and display music metadata. We do not share your personal account information or rating data with Apple Music.
V.Data Retention and Deletion
A.Waverate will retain your information for only the duration necessary to achieve its duties outlined in this Privacy Policy. You have the right to request the deletion of your account and associated data at any time by selecting “Profile” > “Account Actions” > “Delete Account”. Your password is required in order to complete the process and your username will be available for new users.
B.If you choose to delete your account, the following steps will be taken to respect your privacy:
1.Your account information including name, username, password, and email address will be deleted within 30 days.
2.Your ratings, reviews, and catalogue data will be permanently deleted.
VI.Social Features
A.Friend Requests: By accepting a friend request, you explicitly consent to sharing your personal music ratings and catalogue data with that friend to generate cumulative dashboards. Catalogues may be set to private.
B.Revoking Access: You can unfriend a user at any time. This immediately revokes their access to your rating data and removes shared catalogue features.
C.You may block a user to prevent them from viewing your profile.
D.You may report a user if you believe they have violated our guidelines.
VII.Data Security
A.The security of your Personal Data is our highest priority. We protect your Personal Data from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access through technical, administrative, and physical safeguards. The information you provide to us is encrypted in storage and transit.
VIII.Children's Privacy
A.Waverate does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 in the United States or under 16 in the European Union. In the event we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under the applicable age minimum, we will delete that information as quickly as possible. If you believe that a child under the applicable age minimum may have provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at avlorycorp@gmail.com.
IX.Your Rights
A.You may request to receive a copy of your Personal Data in a portable, readily usable format by selecting “Profile” > “Account Actions” > “Request My Data”.
B.You may delete your Personal Data by selecting “Profile“ > “Account Actions” > “Delete Account”. Waverate may retain information necessary for auditing, fraud prevention, and dispute resolution according to applicable law.
C.You may opt-out of personalized advertising by selecting “Profile” > “Data & Privacy” > “Personalized Content & Ads”.
X.Contact Us
A.If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: avlorycorp@gmail.com