Pulse Player ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected when you use our Android application and website (pulseplayer.app), how it is used, and your rights regarding that information.

By using Pulse Player, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the app and website.

1. Information We Collect

Pulse Player is a media player. We do not create user accounts and do not ask you to submit personal information directly. However, the following data may be collected automatically through the third-party services we use:

1a. Usage & Analytics Data

We use Firebase Analytics (Google LLC) to understand how users interact with the app — for example, which features are used, session duration, and general usage patterns. This data is collected in aggregate and is used solely to improve the app experience. Firebase Analytics may collect device identifiers, app version, operating system version, and general usage events.

1b. Crash Reports

We use Firebase Crashlytics (Google LLC) to automatically collect crash reports and stack traces when the app encounters an error. This may include device model, OS version, app version, and the state of the app at the time of the crash. No personally identifiable information is included in crash reports.

1c. Advertising Data (AdMob)

We use Google AdMob (Google LLC) to display advertisements within the app, including rewarded ads used by our coin reward system. AdMob may collect and use your device's Advertising ID and other non-personal identifiers to serve personalised or non-personalised ads based on your settings and location.

AdMob's data collection and use is governed by Google's Privacy Policy. You can opt out of personalised advertising at any time:

• On Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
• Or visit: adssettings.google.com

1d. Local App Data

Pulse Player uses Jetpack DataStore to save your preferences (such as theme settings, coin balance, and playback preferences) locally on your device. This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to us or any third party.

1e. Media File Access

To function as a media player, Pulse Player requests access to media files on your device. Files you open or download through the app remain on your device and are not uploaded to our servers. We do not access, read, or transmit your media files.

2. How We Use Information

Information collected through the services above is used to:

• Maintain and improve app stability and performance
• Understand how features are being used to guide future development
• Serve advertisements that fund the free availability of the app
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your data. We do not use your data for any purpose beyond those listed above.

3. Third-Party Services

The following third-party services are integrated into Pulse Player. Each operates under its own privacy policy, which we encourage you to review:

4. Data Safety (Google Play)

In accordance with Google Play's Data Safety requirements, the following summarises our data practices:

• Data collected: Device identifiers (via AdMob), crash data (via Crashlytics), usage events (via Firebase Analytics)
• Data shared with third parties: Yes — with Google (AdMob, Firebase) for the purposes described above
• Data encryption in transit: Yes — all data transmitted by Firebase and AdMob SDKs is encrypted
• User request for deletion: As we do not maintain user accounts, there is no stored personal data to delete on our end. AdMob and Firebase data can be managed via your Google Account settings

5. Children's Privacy

Pulse Player is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or the applicable minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe your child has used the app and data has been collected, please contact us immediately at [email protected] and we will take prompt action.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable data protection law including GDPR (EU/EEA), CCPA (California), and others. These may include the right to access, correct, or request deletion of data held about you. Because most data is held by Google (Firebase, AdMob) rather than by us directly, we recommend managing your preferences through your Google Account or contacting Google directly for data subject requests.

For any privacy requests directed to us, contact: [email protected]

7. Website (pulseplayer.app)

Our website uses Google Analytics to understand visitor behaviour. This service may set cookies and collect information such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

The website does not collect personal information directly and does not require account creation.

8. Data Retention

We do not store personal data on our own servers. Data collected by Firebase and AdMob is retained according to Google's data retention policies. Local data saved by the app (preferences, coin balance) remains on your device until you uninstall the app or clear app data.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact

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

Email: [email protected]
Website: pulseplayer.app