Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 3, 2026
Piano 2026 ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
TL;DR: We respect your privacy. We only collect minimal data necessary for the app to function and display ads. We don't sell your personal information.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
Piano 2026 does NOT require you to create an account or provide personal information. All recordings and settings are stored locally on your device.
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you use Piano 2026, we may automatically collect:
- Device Information: Device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers
- Usage Data: Features used, instruments played, app performance data
- Crash Reports: Technical information when the app crashes to help us improve stability
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide and maintain the Piano 2026 app functionality
- Improve app performance and user experience
- Diagnose technical issues and fix bugs
- Display personalized advertisements (if not premium user)
- Analyze app usage patterns to enhance features
- Prevent fraud and ensure app security
3. Third-Party Services
Piano 2026 integrates with the following third-party services:
3.1 Google AdMob
We use Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may collect:
- Device identifiers for advertising
- IP address
- User behavior and interests
You can opt out of personalized advertising in your device settings. Learn more at Google Ads Settings.
3.2 Firebase Analytics
We use Firebase Analytics to understand how users interact with Piano 2026. This helps us improve the app. Firebase collects anonymous usage statistics.
3.3 Firebase Crashlytics
Firebase Crashlytics helps us identify and fix crashes. It collects crash reports and technical device information.
3.4 Google Play In-App Billing
For premium purchases, we use Google Play's in-app billing system. We don't store your payment information – all transactions are handled securely by Google.
4. Data Storage and Security
Your recordings, settings, and preferences are stored locally on your device using encrypted storage:
- Recordings are saved in your device's app-specific storage
- Settings are encrypted using Android Jetpack Security
- Data is NOT synced to cloud servers
- Data is deleted if you uninstall the app
5. Children's Privacy
Piano 2026 is designed for children aged 5 and above. We are committed to protecting children's privacy and comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
5.1 Age Requirement
Piano 2026 is suitable for children ages 5+. The app does not require registration or personal data input.
5.2 Advertisements and Children
We take children's safety seriously regarding advertisements:
- COPPA Compliance: Ads shown to users are served through Google AdMob, which is COPPA-compliant
- Age-Appropriate Content: We use AdMob's child-directed settings to ensure ads are appropriate for children
- No Personalized Ads for Children: We do not serve personalized or behavioral ads to users identified as children
- Ad-Free Option: Parents can purchase the premium version to completely remove all advertisements
- No Data Collection from Children: We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent
5.3 Parental Control
We encourage parents and guardians to:
- Monitor their children's use of Piano 2026
- Consider purchasing the premium version for an ad-free experience
- Review device settings to restrict in-app purchases
- Contact us if they have concerns about content or privacy
5.4 Parental Rights
Parents have the right to:
- Review any information collected from their child
- Request deletion of their child's information
- Refuse further collection of their child's information
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@piano2026.com
6. Your Privacy Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request information about data we collect
- Delete: Uninstall the app to remove all local data
- Opt-out: Disable personalized ads in device settings
- Purchase Premium: Remove all advertisements
7. Data Retention
Analytics and crash data are retained according to Firebase's data retention policies (typically 2-14 months). Local app data remains on your device until you uninstall Piano 2026.
8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Displaying an in-app notification
10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). We do not sell personal information.
11. GDPR Compliance (European Users)
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). You have the right to:
- Access your data
- Rectify inaccurate data
- Erase your data
- Restrict processing
- Data portability
- Object to processing
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Your Privacy Matters: We're committed to transparency and protecting your data. Piano 2026 is designed with privacy in mind – minimal data collection, local storage, and no unnecessary tracking.