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Privacy Policy Sept 2025

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Privacy Policy for GoneMAD Music Player

Last Updated: September 9, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how GoneMAD Software LLC ("we," "us," or "our") handles information when you use our app, GoneMAD Music Player.

Information We Collect

We do not directly collect any personal information from you.

However, our app uses third-party services that may collect certain data. These services are:

  • Google Analytics for Firebase: Provided by Google Ireland Limited. We use this service to understand how users interact with our app. It collects non-personal data such as app usage, events (like button clicks), device information (e.g., operating system, app version), and crash logs. This data helps us analyze app performance and identify bugs. To learn more, see Google's Privacy Policy.

  • Firebase Remote Config: Provided by Google Ireland Limited. We use this service to change the app's behavior and appearance without requiring an app update. For example, it allows us to turn on or off certain features. Remote Config collects an "app-instance ID" to deliver the correct configurations to your device. To learn more, see Google's Privacy Policy.

  • Google AdMob: Provided by Google Ireland Limited. AdMob may collect your device type, operating system, unique device identifiers (like your Android Advertising ID), and mobile network information. It may also infer your general location from your IP address to show you localized ads. To learn more, see Google's Privacy Policy.

  • Meta Audience Network: Provided by Meta Platforms, Inc. This service may collect device identifiers and information about the apps installed on your device. For more details, see the Meta Audience Network Privacy Policy.

  • Unity Ads: Provided by Unity Technologies ApS. This service may collect your device information (like device type and unique identifiers) and IP address. For more details, see the Unity Ads Privacy Policy.

How Your Information is Used

The data collected by these third-party services is used by them to:

  • Analytics: Understand user behavior, analyze app performance, and improve the app.

  • Remote Configuration: Deliver and manage app settings and features remotely.

  • Advertising: Show you personalized ads, analyze how well their ads are performing, and prevent ad fraud.

We do not use or have access to any of this information for purposes other than analytics, remote configuration and improving the app.

Data Retention

We do not retain any of your personal information. All data collected by Google, Meta, and Unity is retained according to their own data retention policies.

Your Choices and Controls

You have control over the data collected.

  • Advertising ID: You can reset your Android Advertising ID at any time in your device settings. This may make future ads less relevant. You can also opt out of interest-based ads.

    • To reset: Go to Settings > Google > Ads > Reset advertising ID.

    • To opt out: Go to Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization.

  • Location: You can disable location services for the app or your entire device in your device settings. This will prevent your location from being used for ads.

When Ads Are Disabled

If you choose to remove ads within the App, AdMob will not be initialized. As a result, no data will be collected by AdMob, any of its mediated advertising networks (including Meta Audience Network and Unity Ads), Firebase Remote Config, or Google Analytics for Firebase when ads are disabled.

Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at gonemadsoftware+privacypolicy@gmail.com so we can delete the information.

Security

We do not directly collect or store your data. We rely on the security measures of Google, Meta, and Unity to protect the data they process. Please see their individual privacy policies for more information on their security practices.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will let you know about any changes by posting the new policy on this page. You should review this page periodically to stay informed. Changes are effective as soon as they are posted.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, please email us at:

gonemadsoftware+privacypolicy@gmail.com

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