Privacy Policy for GuitarTab.IN
Effective Date: 2026‑06‑07
1. Introduction
GuitarTab.IN (the “App”) is provided by [Your Company Name]. This Privacy Policy explains what information the App collects, how it is used, and the choices you have regarding your data. By installing or using the App you agree to the practices described herein.
2. Information We Collect
| Category | Collected By | What Is Collected | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Device & Connection | Android system (required for the app to run) | Internet permission – allows the app to download guitar tabs, banner/native/rewarded ads and Amazon‑affiliate content. | Load content, display ads, check for updates. |
| Ad‑Related IDs | Google AdMob SDK (via MobileAds.initialize()) | Advertising ID (AAID) – a non‑personalized identifier used by AdMob to serve relevant ads and measure ad performance. | Show ads, track ad impressions & revenue. |
| Crash & Diagnostics | Google Play Console Crash Reporting (default crash handler) | Stack trace, device model, Android version, app version, optional log messages (no personal info). | Detect and fix crashes, improve stability. |
| Location (Country) for Affiliate | Internal utility AffiliateManager.isIndianUser | Device’s network‑based country code (derived from IP). | Show Amazon‑affiliate deals only to Indian users as required by the affiliate program. |
| Affiliate Clicks | Custom AffiliatePopup component | Timestamp & clicked link URL (only the Amazon short‑link). | Record click for affiliate attribution (no personal data). |
No personally identifiable information (name, email, phone, contacts, photos, precise location, etc.) is collected or stored.
3. How We Use the Collected Information
- Provide the core service – download and display guitar‑tab content from
guitartab.in. - Display ads – Google AdMob uses the Advertising ID to serve relevant ads and calculate earnings.
- Show Amazon‑Affiliate promotions – only to users in India, complying with Amazon’s program rules.
- Improve app stability – crash reports help us fix bugs quickly.
- Analytics (optional) – if you enable Firebase/Play Analytics later, only aggregated usage data will be collected; this policy will be updated accordingly.
4. Data Sharing
| Recipient | Reason |
|---|---|
| Google AdMob | Serve and measure advertisements. |
| Google Play Console (Crash Reporting) | Store crash logs for debugging. |
| Amazon Affiliate Program | Record click‑throughs for commission attribution. |
| None | We do not sell or share data for marketing purposes. |
5. Advertising
The App displays four ad formats supplied by Google AdMob:
- Banner ads – placed at the bottom of the home screen.
- Native ads – inserted within article content.
- Interstitial ads – shown after a certain number of page navigations (frequency‑capped).
- Rewarded ads – users must watch a video to continue after a 10‑minute cooldown.
These ads are non‑personalized unless the user enables personalized ads in their device settings. The AdMob SDK may collect the Advertising ID as described above.
6. Amazon Affiliate Links
A short‑link https://amzn.to/45J0t1c is used throughout the App. Clicking the link opens the Amazon storefront in a browser. The App displays a brief disclosure:
“As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.”
Only the click timestamp and URL are recorded for affiliate reporting.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the data we handle (e.g., encrypted network traffic via HTTPS, sandboxed storage). Because we do not store personal data, the risk of a data breach is minimal.
8. Children’s Privacy
The App is not directed at children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect data from them. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the data promptly.
9. Your Choices & Rights
- Disable Ads – Opt‑out of personalized ads via Android device settings (Google Settings → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization). This does not affect the ability to view non‑personalized ads.
- Network Access – Denying the Internet permission will prevent the App from loading content and ads; the App will not function.
- Data Deletion – Since no personal data is stored, there is nothing to delete. Crash logs are automatically purged by Google after a retention period defined by Google.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updated versions will be posted at the same URL and the Effective Date will be revised. Continued use of the App after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.
11. Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
- Email: admin@guitartab.in
- Address: Indore, India
