Privacy Policy for Pearl Music

1. Introduction

Pearl Music, Inc. ("we," "our," or "us") operates the Pearl Music mobile application (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our App.

By using Pearl Music, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

• Name: Used for your profile display.
• Email Address: Used for account creation, authentication, and communication.
• Profile Information: Any information you choose to include in your profile.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information for bug identification and app improvement.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use the App, including features accessed and time spent.

2.3 Third-Party Service Information

Authentication Data: When you sign in with Google or Apple, we receive basic profile information as permitted by those services.

2.4 Photos (Optional)

Profile Photos: If you choose to upload a profile photo, we access your device's photo library solely for this purpose.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Profile Creation and Management.
• Social Features to share your music taste and connect with friends.
• Music Discovery through your community.
• App Functionality for core music sharing and discovery.
• Technical Support to identify and fix bugs and improve performance.
• Communication to send important updates about the App or your account.
• Legal Compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Within the App

Your profile information and music preferences are visible to other users as part of the App's social features. You control what information appears on your profile.

4.2 Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may have access to your information:

• Supabase: Database hosting and management.
• Sentry: Error tracking and bug identification.
• Fly.io: Server hosting.
• Google/Apple: Authentication services.
• Apple Music API: Music catalog and metadata (no user account access).

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information.
• Portability: Request transfer of your information to another service.
• Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for processing where applicable.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

8. Children's Privacy

Pearl Music is intended 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 personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. Our servers are located in the LAX region (United States). By using the App, you consent to such transfers.

10. Third-Party Links and Services

The App may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the App and updating the "Last Updated" date.

12. Contact Information