Privacy Policy

Last updated: Auguest 25, 2025

Welcome to Journey - Music Player ("Journey"). Your privacy is important to TheHD.dev (“we”, “us”, or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose information when you use our app and related services (the “Services”). It also describes your privacy rights and how the law protects you.

By using our Services, you agree to this Privacy Policy. We may update this policy occasionally; continued use means you accept the changes.

For more information about your rights and obligations when using Journey, please see our Terms of Use.

Permissions We Request

To deliver core features of Journey – Music Player, the app may request access to certain system permissions, depending on your device and operating system. We only request permissions that are necessary, and no personal music files or playback history are uploaded or collected by us.

Media Access

• Used to scan, list, and play music stored locally on your device, including showing album artwork and embedded metadata.

Network & Connectivity

• Used for features such as optional feedback, checking for updates, crash reporting (if enabled), and media casting or local file sharing.

Background Playback

• Allows playback to continue while the app is in the background or the screen is off.

Notifications

• Used to display media playback controls and track information in the system notification area or lock screen. You may disable these at any time in your device’s settings.

Information We Collect and How We Use It

Personal Data

We do not collect any personally identifiable information (PII). Your privacy is fully respected.

Non-Personal Data

To improve your experience and the app’s performance, we may collect anonymous usage data such as:

• How you interact with the app (e.g., screen views, button taps)
• Device information (model, OS version, IP address, language, timezone)

This data is collected via built-in platform analytics tools (e.g., Firebase, Google Play Console) and contains no personal identifiers. This data helps us understand how the app is used and make improvements.

Feedback Data

When you send feedback or report issues, we may collect relevant diagnostic info such as app version, device model, and OS to help us address your concerns.

Third-Party Content

Journey may show content from third-party social media or other providers. We are not responsible for the accuracy or privacy practices of these services. Please review their policies independently.

Data Retention

Usage and feedback data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill its purpose and is securely deleted monthly.

Important: We do not have access to your personal music files or playback history — these stay on your device.

Disclosure of Information

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or valid government requests.

Business Transfers

If TheHD.dev undergoes a merger or sale, user data may be transferred, with notice and options provided to users where applicable.

Security

We implement administrative and technical measures to protect your data, but no method is completely secure online. Use the app at your own discretion.

Advertising Partners

We do not serve ads or partner with advertising networks at this time. However, we reserve the right to introduce advertising in future versions of the app, in which case this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly.

International Data Transfer

While we do not collect personal data, any diagnostic or feedback information you send us may be processed on servers outside your country of residence.

Rights for EU Residents

You have rights under GDPR, including: access, correction, deletion, restriction, portability, objection to processing, and information about automated decisions. Contact us to exercise these rights.

Children’s Privacy

Journey is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe your child has provided us with data, please contact us to remove it.

Rights for California Residents

Under CCPA, California residents have rights such as:

• Requesting information on data collection and use
• Requesting deletion of personal data
• Opting out of sale of personal data (not applicable as we do not sell data)
• Receiving equal service and no discrimination for exercising these rights

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. Changes take effect when posted here. Please check regularly.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns, please contact us:
Contact form: https://thehd.dev/#contact

Thank you for choosing Journey - Music Player by TheHD.dev.