01. Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to the SMusic Android application distributed by the SMusic project and its developer, and to the SMusic project website. It does not replace the privacy policies of services that SMusic connects to.
SMusic does not require you to create an SMusic account to use its basic listening features. Some optional features may ask you to connect to or use a third-party service.
02. Information the app may handle
The exact information involved depends on the features you choose to use and the permissions you grant. This may include:
- App and preference data: settings, player preferences, theme choices and other configuration saved locally.
- Library data: playlists, favourites, listening-related entries, cached metadata and other library information you create or save in the app.
- Search and playback details: search terms, song or artist identifiers, and playback requests sent to the relevant music service when you search or stream.
- Lyrics requests: song title, artist name or track identifiers sent to the lyrics source selected or used by the app.
- Optional feature data: information needed to provide music recognition, playlist import, AI-assisted features, rich presence, backup or notifications when you actively use or enable them.
SMusic does not ask for payment-card details and does not operate its own user-account system for basic playback.
03. Device permissions
Android may ask for permissions when a feature needs them. For example:
- Microphone: used only when you start a music-recognition feature that requires audio input. Audio may be processed by the recognition provider used by that feature.
- Notifications: used to show playback controls or app notifications where supported and permitted by Android.
- Media and file access: used for actions such as selecting, importing, exporting or restoring files, subject to the Android version and permission model.
- Network access: used for streaming, searching, lyrics, update checks and other online functions.
You can review or revoke app permissions in Android Settings. Some features will not work if their required permission is denied.
04. Third-party services
SMusic relies on external services for parts of its functionality. Depending on the app version and features you use, these may include:
- YouTube / YouTube Music: music search, catalogue information, streaming or related content. Your requests are subject to Google's applicable terms and privacy policy.
- Lyrics providers: external sources used to retrieve lyrics or synchronized lyrics. The provider receiving a request may receive the song and artist information needed to find a match.
- GitHub: release information and APK downloads. The website's latest-release section reads the public GitHub Releases API directly.
- Firebase Cloud Messaging: may be used for push notifications if the relevant notification feature is enabled. Firebase may process a device registration token and delivery metadata.
- Google Drive or other selected backup destinations: if you choose a cloud backup or restore flow, the selected provider processes the files under its own terms.
- AI or recognition providers: if you invoke an optional AI-assisted or music-recognition feature, the relevant text, identifiers or audio data required for that feature may be sent to its service provider.
- Discord: if you enable a Discord Rich Presence integration, activity information required to display your current listening status may be shared with Discord.
Third-party services operate independently of SMusic. Their data handling, retention and security are governed by their own policies. Please review those policies before connecting or using an optional service.
05. Network requests and the website
Streaming, search, lyrics and update features require network requests. The destination service may receive your IP address, request time, device or browser information and the content of the request as part of normal internet communication.
The SMusic website checks the latest stable release by requesting GitHub's public latest-release API directly from your browser. When you click a download link, the APK is served by GitHub.
06. Backups and restore
SMusic may provide local export/import or optional cloud backup features. A backup can contain app data needed to restore your library and preferences. Review the contents and destination before sharing or uploading a backup.
If you choose a third-party cloud destination, the backup is handled by that provider and by the account you selected. Deleting a local copy in SMusic does not necessarily delete a copy already stored in a cloud account.
07. Notifications
Where supported, SMusic may use notification services to deliver app or update-related notifications. Android notification permission and your in-app settings control whether notifications are shown. A push provider may process a device token and delivery information to route a notification to your device.
09. Data retention and security
Information stored locally remains on your device until you delete it, clear the app's data or uninstall the app, subject to Android and backup settings. Data held by third-party providers is retained according to their policies and your account settings.
Reasonable care is taken in developing and maintaining the app, but no method of storage or transmission is completely secure. Keep your device updated and protect any account or backup destination you connect to SMusic.
10. Children's privacy
SMusic is a general-purpose music application and is not designed to knowingly collect personal information directly from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information to a third-party service through the app, please contact that provider and the project maintainer.
11. Your choices
- Use Android Settings to manage app permissions and notifications.
- Do not enable optional integrations or connect third-party accounts unless you want to use them.
- Clear app storage or uninstall SMusic to remove locally stored app data, subject to copies you have backed up.
- Manage cloud backups, account data and deletion requests directly with the relevant provider.
- Stop using a feature if you do not agree with the third-party service's privacy terms.
12. Changes and contact
This policy may be updated when SMusic features, integrations or legal requirements change. The latest version will be published on this page with its effective date.
For privacy questions or concerns, contact the project maintainer through SMusic GitHub Issues or the SMusic Telegram channel. Please do not post sensitive personal information in a public issue.
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