Privacy Policy for What's Playin
Effective Date: April 4, 2026
What's Playin (“the App”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding your data.
Information We Collect
- Microphone Access: Used only to capture short audio snippets for identifying songs. Audio is processed securely and not stored beyond what's needed for recognition.
- Location Data (optional): If you allow location access, we use it to center your map view and tag music recognition to a location.
- Device Information: Basic information (device type, OS version, app version) may be collected to help improve app performance and troubleshoot issues.
- User Feedback: Any information you choose to share when contacting us by email.
We do not collect personal identifiers (like your name, email, or contacts) unless you provide them voluntarily.
How We Use Information
- To identify music and provide app functionality.
- To improve and troubleshoot the app.
- To respond to support requests and feedback.
We do not sell or share your data with advertisers or third parties.
Data Storage & Security
- Audio samples are processed only for recognition and not permanently stored.
- Location data remains on your device unless you choose to share it.
- We take reasonable measures to protect data transmitted to our servers.
Permissions Summary
- Microphone — required for music recognition.
- Location — optional, used only for tagging venues.
Your Choices
- You can revoke microphone or location access anytime via your device settings.
- If you prefer not to share data, you can continue using core features of the app (with limited functionality).
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with a new “Effective Date.”