Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 5, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Beats By AyyDot, LLC ("Company", "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and discloses your information when you use the Beats By AyyDot iOS application ("App") and related services (collectively, the "Service").

By using the Service you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Definitions

• Account — a unique account created for you to access the Service.
• Device — any device that can access the Service (iPhone, iPad, etc.).
• Personal Data — any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
• Usage Data — data collected automatically from the Service or its infrastructure.
• You — the individual accessing the Service.

2. Data We Collect

2.1 Account & Authentication Data New

When you create an account we collect:

• Email address
• Password (encrypted and stored by Firebase Authentication — we never see or store your plaintext password)

2.2 Device & Technical Data

When you use the App we automatically collect:

• Device model (e.g. "iPhone")
• Operating system version
• App version
• Locale / language setting
• Push-notification device token (FCM token)

2.3 Usage & Analytics Data New

We collect anonymous usage events through our own analytics service (not a third-party analytics SDK). Events include:

• Session starts (app launch)
• Beats played (beat name, genre, BPM)
• Beats favorited
• Genre selections
• Checkout attempts (item count and total value — no payment details)

These events are not linked to your identity and contain no personally identifiable information.

2.4 Audio & Media Data New

When you use Studio Mode:

• Microphone audio — recorded locally on your device for vocal recording. Vocal recordings are stored on-device only and are never uploaded to our servers.
• Camera & Photo Library — used only when you choose to create share videos or save recordings. Media is stored locally; we do not upload it.

2.5 Purchase Data

When you purchase beats, the transaction is processed by Stripe via a secure server-side checkout session. We receive a record of the purchase (beat name, price, and timestamp) but we never receive or store your payment card details. Stripe's privacy policy applies to payment processing: stripe.com/privacy.

2.6 Locally Stored Preferences

The App stores the following on your device (UserDefaults) — this data is not transmitted to us:

• Favorite / liked beats lists
• Selected genre preference
• Color-scheme preference (light / dark)
• Cached beat catalog data

3. How We Use Your Data

Purpose	Data Used
Provide & maintain the Service	Account data, device data
Manage your account	Email, authentication credentials
Process purchases	Purchase records (via Stripe)
Send push notifications	FCM device token, locale
Improve the Service	Anonymous analytics events
Protect content (DRM)	Screen-capture detection status (see §6)
Customer support	Email address

4. Third-Party Services

Service	Purpose	Privacy Policy
Firebase (Google)	Authentication, database (Firestore), file storage, push notifications (FCM), App Check	firebase.google.com/support/privacy
Stripe	Payment processing	stripe.com/privacy

We do not use any third-party advertising or tracking SDKs. Firebase Analytics is bundled as a transitive dependency but is disabled in our configuration.

5. Device Permissions New

The App may request the following iOS permissions. Each is optional and only triggered when you use the related feature:

Permission	Why We Need It
Microphone	Record vocals in Studio Mode
Camera	Create share videos
Photo Library	Save recordings and share videos
Push Notifications	New beat alerts and updates

You can revoke any permission at any time in iOS Settings.

6. Screen-Capture Detection New

To protect copyrighted beat content, the App monitors whether the device screen is being recorded or mirrored using the standard iOS UIScreen.isCaptured API. This is used solely to limit playback of protected audio during screen recording. No recordings of your screen are made, stored, or transmitted.

7. Audio Export & Trimming New

Studio Mode allows you to mix vocals with beats and export audio. Exports are limited to 30-second snippets to protect beat copyright. All audio processing (pitch correction, effects, mixing) happens entirely on your device. No vocal recordings are ever uploaded to our servers.

8. Data Retention

We retain your Personal Data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. Usage analytics are retained in aggregate and are not linked to individual accounts.

9. Delete Your Data New

You can delete your account and all associated data directly within the App:

1. Open Settings (gear icon)
2. Tap Delete Account in the Account section
3. Confirm and re-enter your password

This permanently deletes your Firebase Authentication account, all Firestore user documents, saved projects, and library data. This action cannot be undone.

You may also request deletion by emailing us at beatsbyayydot@gmail.com.

10. Sharing Your Data

We may share your information only in these situations:

• Service Providers — Firebase (Google) and Stripe, as described in §4.
• Legal Requirements — if required by law, court order, or government request.
• Business Transfers — in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
• With Your Consent — for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

11. Security

We use commercially reasonable measures to protect your data, including:

• Firebase Authentication with encrypted password storage
• Firebase App Check to verify legitimate app instances
• Firestore security rules restricting data access to account owners
• Stripe PCI-compliant payment processing (we never handle card data)

No method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us and we will delete that information.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy with a new "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us:

• Email: beatsbyayydot@gmail.com
• Address: Beats By AyyDot, LLC — 61-55 Junction Blvd, Rego Park, NY 11374