Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 6, 2026

1. Introduction

VJC Studio ("we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle personal information in PocketTune (the "App").

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Locally Stored Information (Device Only)

Project Data: Music projects, patterns, and instrument settings created by you
App Settings: Tutorial completion status, premium purchase status, monthly export count
Project Metadata: Project names, creation dates, update dates, app version

All this information is stored locally on your device and is never sent to external servers.

2.2 In-App Purchase Information

Purchase History: Premium version purchase status (managed by Apple's servers, not directly accessed by us)

2.3 Advertising-Related Information (Free Version Only)

If you have not purchased the Premium version:

Advertising Identifier (IDFA): May be collected by Google's advertising network (AdMob) for personalized ad delivery
Device Information: Device type, OS version, IP address (for ad delivery)
Ad Interactions: Number of ad impressions and clicks

When you purchase the Premium version, all ads are removed and advertising-related data collection stops.

3. How We Use Information

We use collected information for:

3.1 Providing App Functionality

Saving and loading music projects
Maintaining app settings
Enabling premium features

3.2 Ad Delivery (Free Version Only)

Displaying banner and interstitial ads
Ad personalization (opt-out available)

3.3 Service Improvement

Resolving bugs and issues
Developing and improving new features (we will notify you in advance if implemented)

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Third-Party Services

The App uses the following third-party services:

Apple App Store: For in-app purchase processing
Google AdMob (Free Version Only): For ad delivery
- AdMob Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

4.2 Legal Requirements

We do not disclose or provide your personal information to third parties, except in the following cases:

With your consent
When required by law
When necessary to protect life, body, or property

4.3 Data Transfer

The App does not send your music project data to external servers. All project data is stored securely on your device.

5. Managing Ads and Tracking

5.1 Opt-Out of Personalized Ads

If you do not want personalized ads, you can adjust your settings:

iOS Settings → Privacy & Security → Apple Advertising → Turn off Personalized Ads
Purchase Premium Version: All ads are completely removed

5.2 App Tracking Transparency (ATT)

On iOS 14.5 and later, the app will request your permission before accessing the advertising identifier (IDFA). If you deny permission, the app's core functionality remains available, but non-personalized ads will be shown.

6. Data Storage and Deletion

Local Data: Project data is stored in the device's Documents folder
Data Deletion: Uninstalling the app automatically deletes all local data
Advertising Data: Advertising-related data follows AdMob's data retention policy
iCloud Backup: If iCloud backup is enabled, project data may be backed up

7. Security

We implement the following security measures to protect your personal information:

All project data is stored within the iOS sandbox and cannot be accessed by other apps
Network communications are encrypted (HTTPS) only during ad delivery
Project data is not sent to external servers

However, we cannot guarantee complete security of communications over the Internet.

8. Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not intentionally collect personal information from children under 13. Parents should supervise their children when using the App.

9. California Residents' Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights:

Right to request disclosure of collected personal information
Right to request deletion of personal information
Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information

The App does not sell your personal information.

10. European Economic Area (EEA) Residents' Rights (GDPR)

If you are an EEA resident, you have the following rights:

Right of Access: Access to collected personal information
Right to Rectification: Correction of inaccurate personal information
Right to Erasure: Deletion of personal information ("right to be forgotten")
Right to Restriction of Processing: Restriction of processing in certain circumstances
Right to Data Portability: Transfer of personal information

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

11. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as necessary. If there are significant changes, we will notify you through in-app notifications or update information. Updated policies will be posted within the App.

12. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, data deletion requests, or to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Email: support@vjconnect-software.com

Developer: VJC Studio