Welcome to M4A Audio Compressor. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any information you may provide while using our application. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection, use, and disclosure.

📋 1. Information We Collect

1.1 Your Audio Files (Local Processing Only)

M4A Audio Compressor processes audio files entirely on your device:

1.2 Information Collected by Third-Party Advertising

Our app displays advertisements provided by Google AdMob to support free access. AdMob may automatically collect certain information:

Data Type	Purpose	Shared With
Device Advertising ID	Ad personalization & attribution	Google (AdMob)
Approximate Location (IP-based)	Geo-targeted advertising	Google (AdMob)
App Interaction Data	Ad performance analytics	Google (AdMob)
Device Information	Ad compatibility & delivery	Google (AdMob)

📢 2. Advertising

M4A Audio Compressor is a free app supported by advertisements. We use Google AdMob to display ads, which may include:

• Banner ads - Small ads displayed within the app
• Interstitial ads - Full-screen ads at natural transition points
• App open ads - Shown when opening or returning to the app

2.1 Ad Personalization & Your Choices

You have control over ad personalization:

• Consent Dialog: Users in EU/EEA/UK will see a consent dialog on first launch
• Android Settings: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
• Google Ad Settings: adssettings.google.com

Note: Opting out won't reduce the number of ads, but they may be less relevant to your interests.

⚙️ 3. Permissions We Request

Permission	Purpose
Read Media Audio (Android 13+)	Access audio files you select for compression
Read External Storage (Android 12-)	Fallback for older Android versions
Foreground Service	Continue compression when app is in background
Post Notifications (Android 13+)	Show compression progress and completion alerts
Internet Access	Display advertisements
Network State	Check connectivity for ad loading

💾 4. Data Storage

All data is stored locally on your device:

• Compressed Files: Saved to your device's storage in the location you choose
• Compression History: Stored locally for convenience, can be cleared anytime
• App Preferences: Settings stored locally on your device
• Advertising Data: Managed by Google AdMob per their policies

🤝 5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share data only in these circumstances:

• Advertising Partners: Device identifiers with Google AdMob for ad delivery
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

Your audio files are never shared with anyone.

🔗 6. Third-Party Services

Service	Purpose	Privacy Policy
Google AdMob	Displaying advertisements	View Policy
Google Play Services	App functionality	View Policy

🛡️ 7. Data Security

Your security is our priority:

• All audio processing occurs locally on your device
• Audio files are never transmitted over the internet
• Ad-related data is encrypted by Google's SDKs
• We recommend keeping your device OS updated
• Use device security features (PIN, fingerprint, etc.)

👶 8. Children's Privacy

M4A Audio Compressor does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. The app is rated for "Everyone" and the core functionality does not collect personal data. Ads shown comply with Google's child-directed content policies.

⚖️ 9. Your Rights (GDPR/CCPA)

Depending on your location, you may have these rights:

• Right to Access: Request information about data collected
• Right to Deletion: Clear history in-app or uninstall to remove all data
• Right to Opt-out: Disable personalized advertising
• Google Data: Manage at Google Privacy Controls

📝 10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

📧 11. Contact Us