Privacy Policy for Audio Shelf

Effective Date: March 22, 2026

Thank you for choosing to use Audio Shelf ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy notice, or our practices with regards to your personal information, please contact us.

This Privacy Policy applies to all information collected through our application, Audio Shelf ("the App").

1. Information We Collect

Our goal with Audio Shelf is to provide a seamless listening experience. To do so, we may collect the following information:

• Usage Data: We may collect anonymous analytics data regarding how you use the App (such as stories listened to or time spent on the app) to improve our narrative library and user interface.
• Device Data: We may collect device information such as operating system version, device model, and crash reports to ensure the app runs smoothly across all devices.
• Personal Information: If you voluntarily create an account or contact our support team, we may collect your name or email address.

2. Third-Party Access and Data Sharing

We may share your information with third-party service providers that perform services for us or on our behalf. These may include:

• Analytics & Cloud Sync: We may use services like Firebase for analytics and to sync your favorite stories (Your Personal Shelf) across devices.
• Advertisements: We may use third-party advertising companies, such as Google AdMob, to serve ads. These companies may collect anonymous data to provide targeted advertisements.

All third-party services collect and process data in accordance with their respective privacy policies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve the App's functionality.
• To personalize your audio experience and recommend relevant stories.
• To deliver targeted advertising and optional promotions.
• To respond to customer service requests and provide support.

4. Security of Your Information

We prioritize the security of your data. We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, no method of electronic transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.

6. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. You are advised to review this policy periodically for any changes. These changes are effective immediately after they are posted to this page.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at studio.firebrick@gmail.com.