MUSICCONNECT — PRIVACY POLICY
Last updated: 24 July 2026

MusicConnect ("MusicConnect", "we", "us") is a mobile app that helps pipers,
drummers, dancers and other musicians connect — tracking competition results,
joining bands, finding tutors, chatting, and more. This policy explains what
information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using
MusicConnect you agree to this policy.


INFORMATION WE COLLECT

- Account information: your email address and password. Passwords are stored
  securely (hashed) by our authentication provider — we never see your
  plain-text password.

- Profile information: your name, profile photo, date of birth, country/region,
  music group, instrument, biography, roles, and band memberships — whatever
  you choose to add.

- Content you create: chat messages, photos, and voice recordings you send;
  competition results and entries; sheet music and recordings you upload;
  lesson notes, homework, and goals.

- Children's information: for accounts under 13, we collect a date of birth and
  a parent/guardian email address in order to obtain guardian consent. See
  "Children's privacy" below.

- Subscription information: which subscription (if any) you purchase. Purchases
  are processed by the Apple App Store or Google Play and managed through
  RevenueCat. We receive your subscription status — we never receive or store
  your payment card details.

- Usage information: in-app activity and diagnostic events, stored in our own
  systems to run and improve the app. We do NOT use third-party advertising or
  analytics networks, and we do NOT track you across other apps or websites.


DEVICE PERMISSIONS

With your permission, MusicConnect uses your device's:

- Camera and photo library — to set a profile photo and send images in chat.
- Microphone — to record voice messages and join lesson calls.
- Notifications — to send you alerts about messages, lessons, competitions,
  and requests.

You can change these permissions at any time in your device settings.


HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

- To create and run your account and profile.
- To provide core features: chat, bands, tutors and students, competitions and
  results, and gamification.
- To process and manage subscriptions and unlock premium features.
- To keep the community safe (moderation of reported content and enforcing
  age-appropriate restrictions).
- To send you notifications you've enabled.
- To fix problems and improve the app.


HOW WE SHARE INFORMATION

We do NOT sell your personal information. We share it only with service
providers that help us run the app, and only as needed:

- Supabase — hosts our database, authentication, and file storage.
- RevenueCat and the Apple App Store / Google Play — process and manage
  subscription purchases.
- Push notification services (Expo, Apple APNs, Google FCM) — deliver
  notifications to your device.

Information you choose to make visible to others (such as your profile,
competition results, or messages you send) is shared with those users as part
of using the app. We may also disclose information if required by law.


CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

MusicConnect is used by young musicians. For accounts identified as under 13,
we require a parent or guardian email and consent before full features are
enabled, and certain features are restricted until consent is given. Parents or
guardians may contact us to review, correct, or delete their child's
information. If you believe a child has provided information without
appropriate consent, please contact us and we will address it.


KEEPING AND DELETING YOUR INFORMATION

We keep your information while your account is active. You can delete your
account at any time from within the app (Settings). When you do, your account
is scheduled for deletion and permanently removed after a short grace period.
You can also export a copy of your data from within the app.


YOUR RIGHTS

Consistent with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 (and similar laws that may
apply to you), you may request to access, correct, export, or delete your
personal information. Many of these are available directly in the app; for
anything else, contact us using the details below.


SECURITY

We protect your information with encryption in transit, access controls, and
reputable infrastructure providers. No system is perfectly secure, but we work
to keep your data safe.


INTERNATIONAL PROCESSING

Your information may be stored and processed on servers located outside New
Zealand (for example, our hosting and subscription providers). Where it is, we
take steps to ensure it remains protected.


CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we'll change the
"Last updated" date above, and significant changes may be announced in the app.


CONTACT US

Questions about this policy or your information? Email us at
musicconnectadmin@gmail.com.