Terms of Service
These Terms of Service apply to the SADE mobile application (package: com.sade.sade), published on Google Play by kivulideveloper. Approved by group consensus for compliance and clarity.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By downloading, installing, or using the SADE app ("App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the App. This agreement is effective as of the date of first use.
2. Description of Service
SADE is a personal music inventory application that allows you to catalog music you have listened to, rate tracks and albums, write personal reviews, and share your curated lists with friends. Core features include:
- Music inventory cataloging — track everything you listen to
- Star ratings and detailed personal reviews for songs and albums
- Custom list creation and organization by genre, artist, or mood
- Shareable music inventories with friends
- Listening history timeline and personal statistics
- Offline access to your saved inventory and reviews
3. Content & Copyright Disclaimer
- SADE is a music inventory tool only — it does not host, stream, or provide access to copyrighted music files.
- Users are solely responsible for ensuring that any shared reviews or lists do not infringe upon third-party intellectual property rights.
- SADE does not condone or facilitate music piracy. The App is designed for tracking and rating music you have legally accessed.
- All music metadata (artist names, album titles, track names) belongs to their respective rights holders.
4. User Accounts and Data
- You are responsible for maintaining account confidentiality and all activities under your account.
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration.
- You retain full ownership of all music inventory entries, ratings, personal reviews, and custom lists you create.
- Data is stored locally on your device and optionally synced to secure, encrypted cloud storage.
5. Acceptable Use Policy
You agree not to:
- Use the App for any unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful purpose
- Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or modify the App's source code
- Share your account credentials with others or allow unauthorized access
- Upload, post, or transmit content that is abusive, offensive, defamatory, or violates others' rights
- Use the App to harass, threaten, or harm anyone
- Interfere with the App's operation or security features
- Use automated bots or scrapers to extract data from the App
6. Responsibility & Safety
- You acknowledge that all ratings and reviews you submit reflect your personal opinions and you assume full responsibility for them.
- Shared lists may be visible to recipients; share responsibly and only with trusted individuals.
- The App is intended for personal music cataloging; any commercial use requires explicit permission.
7. User-Generated Content
- You retain full intellectual property ownership of music reviews, ratings, custom lists, and inventory entries you create.
- You grant SADE a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to store and display your content solely to provide the service (including sharing features you initiate).
- We reserve the right to remove content that violates these terms or is deemed harmful to others.
8. Subscriptions & Payments (if applicable)
- Some premium features (e.g., advanced statistics, expanded sharing, ad-free experience) may require a paid subscription.
- Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the renewal date.
- All payments are processed through Google Play Store; refunds follow Google Play Store policies.
- Price changes will be communicated in advance.
9. Intellectual Property
- The App (code, design, branding, and proprietary features) is owned by kivulideveloper.
- Your personal reviews, ratings, and inventory lists remain your exclusive property.
- You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from App content without explicit written permission.
- All third-party music metadata and artist names are trademarks of their respective owners.
10. Third-Party Services
The App may integrate with third-party services (analytics, cloud storage, authentication). Use of such services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for third-party practices.
11. Disclaimer of Warranties
The App is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee that the App will be error-free, uninterrupted, or that music metadata lookups will always return accurate results.
12. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, kivulideveloper shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of data, loss of inventory entries, or loss of reviews, arising from use of the App.
13. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless kivulideveloper from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your misuse of the App, violation of these terms, or infringement of third-party rights through your user-generated content.
14. Changes to Terms
We may update these terms periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of material changes via in-app notice or email. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
15. Termination
You may delete your account and discontinue use at any time. We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms, with or without prior notice.
16. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
These terms are governed by applicable laws. Any disputes shall first be attempted to be resolved through informal negotiation before resorting to formal legal processes.
17. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms: Email: kivulideveloperemail@gmail.com
Privacy Policy – Google Play Compliant
This Privacy Policy applies to SADE (package: com.sade.sade), developed by kivulideveloper. It is designed to fully comply with Google Play's Data Safety requirements, GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable privacy regulations.
Developer & Data Controller Information
- Developer Name: kivulideveloper
- App Package: com.sade.sade
- Data Controller: kivulideveloper
- Privacy Inquiries Email: kivuliprivacy@gmail.com
- General Support: kivulideveloperemail@gmail.com
- Data Protection Officer (DPO) Contact: Available via privacy email above
1. Data Collection Summary (Google Data Safety Section Alignment)
We collect the following types of data, as declared in Google Play's Data Safety section:
1.1 Personal Information (User-Provided)
- Account Information: Name, email address, username (passwords are encrypted and never stored in plain text). Purpose: Account creation and authentication.
- Profile Data (Optional): Avatar, favorite genres, music preferences. Purpose: Personalization and social features.
- Music Inventory Data: Tracked songs/albums, star ratings, personal reviews, listening dates, custom list names. Purpose: Core app functionality; stored locally and optionally in encrypted cloud backup.
- Shared Lists: Music inventories and ratings you choose to share with friends. Purpose: Sharing feature you control.
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Device & App Activity: Device model, OS version, unique device identifiers, feature interactions, time spent in app. Purpose: Analytics, app improvement, crash diagnostics.
- Crash Logs & Performance Data: IP address (temporarily), crash traces, performance metrics. Purpose: App stability and bug fixing.
1.3 Data from Third Parties
- Google Sign-In: If you authenticate via Google, we receive basic profile data (name, email, profile picture) with your explicit permission. Purpose: Simplified authentication.
- Music Metadata APIs: When you search for music to add to your inventory, we may query public music databases. No personal data is sent in these queries. Purpose: Music identification and cataloging.
2. How We Use Your Information (Detailed)
- App Functionality: To provide core features — cataloging music, storing ratings and reviews, managing inventory lists, and enabling sharing with friends.
- Personalization: To suggest music you might want to add based on your inventory patterns and genre preferences.
- Analytics & Improvement: Aggregated, anonymized usage data helps us understand feature popularity and improve app stability and user experience.
- Communication: To send optional notifications about shared list updates or new feature announcements.
- Security & Compliance: To detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, and technical issues; to comply with legal obligations.
3. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal data with third parties for their marketing purposes. Sharing is limited to:
- With Your Consent: When you choose to share music lists or reviews with friends via the App's sharing features.
- Service Providers: Trusted third parties (e.g., Firebase for analytics, secure cloud storage) who process data on our behalf under strict contractual confidentiality agreements. They are prohibited from using your data for any other purpose.
- Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or enforceable governmental requests; to protect the rights, property, or safety of kivulideveloper, our users, or the public.
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user data may be transferred, provided the acquiring entity agrees to this Privacy Policy.
4. Data Storage, Security & Transfers
- Encryption: All data in transit is encrypted using TLS (Transport Layer Security). Data at rest on our servers is encrypted using AES-256.
- Local Storage: Music inventory, ratings, reviews, and personal settings are primarily stored locally on your device. You control cloud backup.
- Cloud Sync (Optional): If enabled, data is synced to secure, encrypted cloud servers with industry-standard protection. You can disable sync at any time.
- International Transfers: Your data may be processed in countries outside your residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place for such transfers, in compliance with GDPR and other laws.
5. Data Retention & Deletion
- Active Accounts: We retain your personal data as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services.
- Account Deletion: Upon account deletion request, personal data is erased from our systems within 90 days. Some anonymized, aggregated data may be retained indefinitely for analytics.
- Backups: Temporary backup copies are automatically purged within 30 days.
- Inactive Accounts: Accounts inactive for 24 months may be permanently deleted after notification.
6. Your Privacy Rights (GDPR, CCPA, and Beyond)
Depending on your jurisdiction, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data, including your full music inventory and reviews.
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Request deletion of your personal data and music inventory.
- Right to Data Portability: Export your music inventory, ratings, and reviews in a structured, machine-readable format (JSON/CSV).
- Right to Object/Restrict Processing: Object to or restrict certain types of processing.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for notifications, analytics, or other optional processing at any time.
- CCPA Rights (California): Right to know what personal information is collected, right to delete, right to opt-out of sale (we do not sell data), right to non-discrimination for exercising rights.
To exercise any of these rights, contact: kivuliprivacy@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days (or as required by law). We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.
7. Children's Privacy
SADE is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately. Parents/guardians who believe their child has provided data should contact us at kivuliprivacy@gmail.com.
8. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and UK, our legal basis for processing your personal data includes:
- Consent: For optional features, notifications, and analytics.
- Performance of a Contract: To provide the core services you request (music inventory management).
- Legitimate Interests: For app improvement, security, and fraud prevention, provided these interests are not overridden by your data protection rights.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We will notify users of any material changes to this Privacy Policy via in-app notice, email (if available), or a prominent notice. The "Last Updated" date will be revised. Continued use after changes indicates your acknowledgment and acceptance. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically.
10. Contact & Complaints
Privacy Office
Primary Contact: kivuliprivacy@gmail.com
General Support: kivulideveloperemail@gmail.com
We respond to privacy inquiries within 30 calendar days.
Supervisory Authority: If you are in the EEA/UK and believe we have not addressed your concern, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.
Data Safety Information – Google Play Compliance
SADE (com.sade.sade) fully complies with Google Play's Data Safety section requirements. This summary provides transparency about data collection, sharing, and security practices for this music inventory app.
Data Collection Summary (As Declared in Play Console)
Personal & Inventory Data
- Email address, name, user ID
- Music inventory entries & ratings
- Personal reviews & custom lists
- Collection: User-provided
App Activity & Interactions
- Feature usage & navigation patterns
- Music search queries & inventory additions
- Sharing activity (when you share lists)
- Collection: Automatic
Device & Diagnostics
- Crash logs, performance data
- Device model, OS version
- Anonymous usage statistics
- Collection: Automatic
Data Usage Purposes (Aligned with Data Safety)
- App Functionality (Required): Manage music inventory, store ratings and reviews, authenticate users, enable sharing features.
- Personalization (Optional): Suggest music based on inventory patterns and genre preferences.
- Analytics (Optional): Improve app stability, performance, and user experience using anonymized data.
- Developer Communications (Optional): Feature updates and optional notifications.
Data Sharing Practices
- User Personal Information: NOT shared with third parties.
- Anonymized Analytics: Shared with Firebase (data processor) for app improvement under strict agreements.
- Data Types Shared: App activity, app info and performance, device or other IDs (all anonymized).
- Purpose: Analytics, crash reporting.
- User-Initiated Sharing: When you share music lists with friends, only the content you select is shared.
Security Practices (Verified)
- ✅ Data encrypted in transit using TLS
- ✅ Data encrypted at rest using AES-256
- ✅ No plaintext password storage (hashed & salted)
- ✅ Regular security vulnerability assessments
- ✅ Data access limited to essential personnel
User Control & Choice
- ✅ Delete account anytime → data removal initiated within 24hrs, complete within 90 days
- ✅ Export all music inventory, ratings, and reviews in portable format (JSON/CSV)
- ✅ Opt out of analytics collection (Settings → Privacy)
- ✅ Opt out of notifications (Settings → Notifications)
- ✅ Manage device permissions via Android Settings
- ✅ Control sharing settings per list
Data Retention Schedule
- Active accounts: Data stored as long as account is active.
- Deleted accounts: Complete erasure within 90 days.
- Backups: Temporary copies automatically removed within 30 days.
- Anonymized Analytics: May be retained for up to 26 months for trend analysis.
Age Restrictions
Compliance Certifications
- ✅ Google Play Data Safety (Fully Compliant)
- ✅ GDPR (EU) – Lawful basis documented
- ✅ CCPA (California) – Rights enforceable
- ✅ COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection) – Age-gating
Privacy or data questions? Email kivuliprivacy@gmail.com — we respond promptly.
About SADE – Music Inventory & Rating App
SADE (package: com.sade.sade) is your personal music inventory companion — a place to catalog every song and album you listen to, rate your favorites, write meaningful reviews, and share curated lists with friends. Think of it as your private music journal that grows with every listen.
Music Cataloging
Build your personal inventory of every track and album you've experienced. Search, add, and organize effortlessly.
Rate & Review
Give star ratings and write detailed personal reviews. Your honest takes, preserved forever.
Custom Lists
Create themed lists by genre, mood, era, or whatever matters to you — "Best of 2026," "Late Night Jazz," "Road Trip Anthems."
Share with Friends
Send your curated music inventories to friends. Compare ratings, discover new music through trusted ears.
Listening Insights
View your listening trends, most-rated artists, genre breakdowns, and personal statistics over time.
Cloud Sync
Securely backup your entire music inventory across devices (optional, fully encrypted).
Why SADE?
- Your music, your voice: Every rating and review is yours. No algorithms dictating taste.
- Privacy-first: Your inventory stays private unless you choose to share it. No data selling, ever.
- Clean & focused design: No distractions — just your music catalog, beautifully organized.
- Offline mode: Access your full inventory and write reviews without an internet connection.
- Google Compliant: Meets all Google Play and global privacy standards.
Who is SADE for?
- Music lovers who want to remember and rate everything they listen to.
- Curious listeners building a personal music knowledge base.
- Friends who love sharing and comparing music discoveries.
- Anyone who wants a clean, private alternative to public-facing music platforms.
Platform & Availability
Platform: Android (Google Play Store)
Package Name: com.sade.sade
Min. OS: Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) and above
Languages: English (more coming soon)
Permissions: Internet (for sync & music lookup), Notifications (optional), Storage (for data export)
Contact the Developer – Group Decision Ready
SADE Development Team
Building SADE to give every music lover a private, powerful inventory for the songs that shape their lives.
📧 General Support & Feedback:
kivulideveloperemail@gmail.com🔐 Privacy & Data Requests (GDPR/CCPA):
kivuliprivacy@gmail.comWe read every message. Your music, your data, your voice — all respected.
📋 What to Include for Faster Help
- Subject Line Prefix: [Bug] / [Feature] / [Privacy] / [Support] / [Account] / [Data Export]
- Device Model & Android Version: e.g., Pixel 8, Android 15
- App Version: Find in SADE → Settings → About
- Detailed Description: Steps to reproduce (if reporting a bug)
- Screenshots/Recordings: Optional, but very helpful
Common Inquiries
- Bug reports: Crashes, sync errors, music search issues, display glitches.
- Feature ideas: New inventory fields, export formats, social features, barcode scanning for albums.
- Account deletion: Send request from your registered email; processed within 48 hours.
- Subscription/Refunds: Handled directly via Google Play Store per their policies.
- Data export: Request a full export of your music inventory, ratings, and reviews.
⏱️ Response Times (Business Days)
- Critical bugs/outages: 24-48 hours
- General support & questions: 2-4 business days
- Privacy rights requests (GDPR/CCPA): within 30 calendar days
- Account deletion confirmation: within 48 hours
- Data export requests: within 5 business days
Business & Media Inquiries
For partnerships, press, or media: kivulideveloperemail@gmail.com with subject "Business Inquiry — SADE".