This privacy policy document is created for the purpose of clarifying the developer's intentions as to how your personal information is collected, why that information is collected, how the collected information is used, and how secure are the disclosed information when AB-Music-Player is utilized and the choices you have associated with the disclosed information.
Further utilization of this software after reading this policy statement implies that you accept and adhere to all the terms and conditions of the developer with respect to only AB-Music-Player. This privacy policy is only applicable to AB-Music-Player and the developer would not be held accountable or responsible for the content or privacy practices on any third party app not directly operated by the developer to which this software links or that links to this software. Going by this statement it is necessary and advisable to read the privacy policies of third party services that may be linked to this software.
For optimum performance and better user experience, some personal information that could be used to identify you may be required and/or collected during utilization. The collected information is in line with the software's operations and not for malicious purposes. Furthermore, for a smooth operation of the software, some permissions need to be enabled.
The permissions are;
- Phone
- Storage
- Internet access
- Write settings (to set as ringtone only)
The software aside from the above permissions also have the following capabilities and they include;
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Have full network access, which allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
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View network connections which allow the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
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Receive data from the internet, allows apps to accept cloud to devise messages sent by the app's service. Using this service will incur data usage.
On devices running below android 6.0, these permissions are enabled during the installation of the software and cannot be manually tweaked. However for devices running Android 6.0+ some of these permissions can be manually tweaked at any time.
It is important to note that the developer has zero access and is not privy to any information that may be collected with the enablement of these permissions The information that may be collected with the enablement of these permissions are stored locally on the device.
As stated above, the sole purpose why data or information are collected when using this software is used to make further improvements to the efficiency of the software thereby enabling the developer to create a better user experience (UX).
Personal information in form of your email address login may be required when the signup button on the app is clicked. Email address upon successful sign up is stored securely on AB Music server which may be used for communication regarding app features and future updates. This data is not shared with any third party service and malicious parties. This sign up function is not imposed on you by the developer hence you can sign in or out at any time.
Certain usage data may be collected when certain pages are viewed or when certain pages are clicked especially in the about section of the software.
With the enablement of the phone permission, the software and not the developer has the power to
- Read phone status and identity. This allows the appt to access the phone features of the device. This permission allows the app to determine the phone number and device IDs, whether a call is active and the remote number connected by a call. (This permission is primarly used to control music playback duing calls)
When the storage permission is enabled, the software is able to
- Read the contents of your SD card
- Modify or delete the contents of your SD card.
The internet or network access allow links to web pages contained in the app to be viewed.
The security of your data is important, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure therefore the developer doesn't guarantee its absolute security.
Music players are developed for general by all kinds of individuals with no age restrictions and AB-Music-Player is otherwise no different. Hence this software is intended for general use and has no restrictions on utilization by children.
AB-Music-Player contains links to other services that are not directly operated by the developer. If you click on a third party service, you will be directed to that third party's site.
Links to other websites or services in AB-Music-Player software are located in the left sliding menu of the app.
These are found when the following buttons on the menu are clicked;
- Developer's Message (for user feedback and promotional link)
- Rate in store
- DM on Instagram (for user feedback)
- Sign Up (creating communication channel between user and developer)
The developer has no control over and assumes no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party sites or services.
This privacy policy may be updated from time to time as the functionalities of the software are further developed and improved and may likely contain disparities that will nullify this current policy. Users will be notified of this changes prior to the change and the changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are made.
AB-Music-Player app is designed with many extra functionalities than your basic or average music player however it is developed to be used basically for playing and listening to music stored on your device storage. The developer will not be held accountable for how you decide to use this software and will not be liable for any losses and/or damages in connection with the use of the software.
AB-Music-Player is a budding project and will be greater with contributions from the open source community. You can contribute to this project either by pulling requests of your proposed changes, bug fixes, development upgrades. You can also open issues for features/ enhancements requests or bug reports. Please before opening an issue search to see if it hasn't been reported before.
For further inquiry regarding this privacy policy or any other issue, please contact the developer directly via email or visit the developer's website