Privacy Policy

Introduction

Friendship.fm ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: Email address, first name, and last name when you create an account
• Profile Information: Preferred music streaming platform (Spotify or Apple Music)
• Music Shares: Songs and albums you choose to share with friends
• Comments: Text comments you post on shared music
• Interactions: Likes, favorites, and mentions of other users

Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: Device tokens for push notifications
• Usage Data: App interactions, features used, and technical diagnostics
• Error Logs: Crash reports and performance data (via Firebase)

Information We Do NOT Collect

• ❌ We do not track your listening history
• ❌ We do not collect your contacts
• ❌ We do not access your location
• ❌ We do not store your Spotify or Apple Music credentials
• ❌ We do not use third-party tracking or advertising SDKs

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide Core Features: Enable music sharing, feed display, and social interactions
• Send Notifications: Alert you about comments, mentions, and follows from friends
• Improve the Service: Analyze usage patterns to fix bugs and enhance features
• Authenticate: Verify your identity through magic link login
• Communicate: Send important service updates (not marketing)

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We DO Share With:

• Spotify/Apple Music: Only when you explicitly authorize connection (OAuth)
  • Used solely to: fetch song metadata, enable playback, create playlists
  • We never access your listening history or library
• Firebase (Google): For analytics and crash reporting
  • Aggregated, non-personally identifiable data only
  • No data sold to third parties

We DO NOT:

• ❌ Sell your personal information to anyone
• ❌ Share your data with advertisers
• ❌ Use your data for marketing purposes
• ❌ Track you across other apps or websites

Music Service Integration

Spotify

When you connect Spotify:

• We request permission to read basic profile info and control playback
• We only access songs you explicitly share in the app
• OAuth tokens are stored securely and can be revoked anytime
• We do not access your private playlists or listening history

Apple Music

When you use Apple Music:

• We request MusicKit authorization for playback only
• Authorization is handled entirely by Apple's system
• We only play songs you tap in the app
• We do not access your Apple Music library or history

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Control

• View Your Data: Access all your shared music and comments in the app
• Delete Content: Remove individual posts or comments anytime
• Unfollow Users: Control whose music you see in your feed
• Revoke Platform Access: Disconnect Spotify/Apple Music in Profile settings

Account Deletion

To delete your account and all associated data:

1. Go to Profile → Settings
2. Tap "Delete Account"
3. All your data is permanently deleted within 30 days

Or email us at: [email protected]

Notification Preferences

• Manage push notification settings in iOS Settings → Friendship.fm
• Disable specific notification types in app Settings

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

• Encrypted Transmission: All data transmitted via HTTPS
• Secure Storage: User passwords are never stored (magic link authentication)
• Token Security: OAuth tokens encrypted at rest
• Access Controls: Limited employee access to user data
• Regular Audits: Security reviews and updates

Data Retention

• Active Accounts: Data retained while your account is active
• Deleted Accounts: Data permanently deleted within 30 days
• Anonymous Analytics: Aggregated usage data may be retained longer
• Legal Requirements: May retain data if required by law

Children's Privacy

Friendship.fm is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with information, please contact us at [email protected] and we will delete it immediately.

International Users

Friendship.fm is operated in the United States. If you are located outside the U.S., your information will be transferred to and processed in the U.S. By using the app, you consent to this transfer.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Posting the new policy in the app
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending a notification (for material changes)

Your continued use of Friendship.fm after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect
• Know whether we sell or share personal information (we don't)
• Access your personal information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out of any sale of personal information (not applicable)

To exercise these rights, email: [email protected]

European Users (GDPR)

If you are in the European Union, you have additional rights under GDPR:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Right to Object: Object to certain data processing
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent at any time

To exercise these rights, email: [email protected]