Privacy Policy

Mera Drum

Effective Date: May 11, 2026

1. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to the Android application distributed through Google Play under this project and repository.

2. Information We Collect

a) Personal Information

We do not intentionally collect personally identifiable information such as:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Government identifiers
  • Exact location
  • Contacts

b) Device and App Data

Limited technical information may be processed by Android or Google Play services to maintain app functionality and stability.

  • App version information
  • Crash diagnostics
  • Basic device compatibility details

This data is never used for profiling or selling user data.

c) Audio and Media Data

The application plays bundled local drum sound files and does not upload user audio or media content to external servers by default.

3. How We Use Data

Any processed data is strictly used for legitimate app functionality including:

  • Providing drum pad functionality
  • Maintaining app performance and stability
  • Preventing abuse or security violations

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell personal data and do not share personal information with third parties except where necessary for:

  • Legal compliance
  • Security and fraud prevention
  • Essential platform operations through Google Play or Android services

5. Permissions

The application requests only permissions required for core functionality.

  • Data minimization principles are followed
  • Permissions are used only for disclosed features
  • No hidden background collection occurs

Future permission changes will be reflected in updated policy disclosures.

6. Data Retention and Deletion

Since the application does not maintain user accounts or store personal user data on dedicated servers, personal datasets are generally not retained.

Local app data stored on the device can usually be removed by uninstalling the app or clearing storage.

7. Security

Reasonable technical and organizational safeguards are implemented to protect app integrity and user information using secure development practices and least-privilege principles.

8. Children’s Privacy

This application is not designed to unlawfully collect personal data from children.

If future app classifications target children, additional Google Play Families and legal compliance measures will be applied.

9. International Users

The application may be available globally through Google Play and may rely on infrastructure operated by platform providers across multiple regions.

10. Policy Compliance Commitments

  • Transparent disclosures regarding data handling
  • Maintaining an accessible privacy policy URL
  • Aligning app behavior with Play Console Data Safety declarations
  • Updating disclosures before major data practice changes

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This policy may be updated to reflect technical, legal, or product-related changes. Updated versions will always include a revised last updated date.

Future versions of the app may include advertising services such as Google AdMob. If ads are introduced, this Privacy Policy and Google Play disclosures will be updated before release.

12. Contact

For privacy-related concerns, users may contact the app publisher or developer using the contact information provided in the Google Play Store listing.

Google Play Release Checklist

  • Privacy Policy URL is publicly accessible
  • Play Console Data Safety form is accurate
  • Runtime permissions are properly disclosed
  • No deceptive or hidden data collection exists
  • Third-party SDK behavior is reviewed for compliance