Privacy Policy

At Hearby, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our social music-sharing app.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Account information (username, email address, profile picture)
• Music preferences and listening history
• Social connections and interactions within the app
• Device information and identifiers

Location Information

• Precise location data when you enable location services
• General location information to show nearby music activity
• Location is only used to connect you with nearby users and their music

Music Data

• Currently playing songs and artists
• Music sharing preferences
• Liked songs and playlists you choose to share
• Integration data from connected music services (Spotify, Apple Music, etc.)

Usage Information

• App usage patterns and interactions
• Time spent in the app
• Features used and preferences
• Technical data for app performance and bug fixes

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve the Hearby music discovery experience
• Show you music being played by nearby users
• Connect you with users who share similar music tastes
• Personalize your music discovery recommendations
• Maintain and improve app functionality and security
• Send you important updates about the service
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing

Public Information

The following information may be visible to other Hearby users in your area:

• Your current playing song (if sharing is enabled)
• Your username and profile picture
• Your general location (city/neighborhood level)
• Your music activity that you choose to share

We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Third-Party Services

We may share limited information with:

• Music streaming services (Spotify, Apple Music) for integration purposes
• Analytics services to improve app performance
• Cloud service providers for data storage and security
• Legal authorities when required by law

4. Your Privacy Controls

You have control over your privacy with these options:

• Location Sharing: Turn location services on/off in app settings
• Music Sharing: Choose which songs and activities to share
• Profile Visibility: Control who can see your profile
• Data Access: Request a copy of your data
• Account Deletion: Delete your account and associated data

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited access to personal data by employees
• Secure data centers and infrastructure

6. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. You can request deletion of your account and data at any time through the app settings.

7. Children's Privacy

Hearby is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it immediately.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during international transfers.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes through the app or by email. Your continued use of Hearby after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your data
• Port your data to another service
• Object to certain data processing
• Restrict data processing