1. Introduction

VinylIQ ("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.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Display name (if provided)
• Authentication credentials (securely stored)

Collection Data

When you connect your Discogs account, we access:

• Your Discogs username
• Your vinyl collection data (artists, albums, years, genres)
• Your wantlist information

This data is cached locally on your device and on our servers to provide app functionality.

Streaming Service Data

When you connect Apple Music, we access:

• Your saved/liked music library
• Playlist information

We use this data solely to match your streaming library with vinyl recommendations.

Usage Data

We collect anonymized usage statistics to improve the App, including:

• Features used
• AI analysis requests
• App performance metrics

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the App's features
• Generate AI-powered insights about your collection
• Create personalized recommendations
• Improve our services
• Communicate with you about the App

4. Third-Party Services

VinylIQ integrates with the following third-party services:

Discogs

We use the Discogs API to access your collection data. Discogs' privacy policy applies to data stored on their platform.

Apple Music

We use the Apple Music API to access your music library for matching purposes. Apple's privacy policy applies.

Anthropic (Claude AI)

We send anonymized collection data to Anthropic's Claude API to generate insights. No personally identifiable information is shared with Anthropic.

Firebase (Google)

We use Firebase for authentication. Google's privacy policy applies to Firebase services.

RevenueCat

We use RevenueCat to manage subscriptions and in-app purchases. RevenueCat's privacy policy applies to purchase data.

5. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored:

• Locally on your device (collection cache)
• On our secure servers (user accounts, AI cache)

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. AI analysis results are cached for 30 days to improve performance. You can clear cached data at any time through the App settings.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request deletion of your data
• Disconnect third-party services at any time
• Export your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below or use the in-app settings.

8. Children's Privacy

VinylIQ is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the App. Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:

carterblackconsulting@gmail.com