Privacy Policy – Audio & Video Cutter

Effective Date: March 29, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Audio & Video Cutter (referred to as "the App") handles information and user data. We believe privacy should be simple and transparent, especially for tools that work directly with your personal media.

The App is built as an offline-first media editing application. All media processing happens on your device. We do not operate our own backend servers for media processing, though some features integrate with trusted third-party services (see Third-Party Services below).

Data Collection & Security Practices (for Play Store Data Safety)

Based on a thorough review for Play Store Data Safety, Audio & Video Cutter collects and shares certain data types as detailed below. This section summarizes data handling in the context of app store transparency requirements.

1. Data Types Collected and Shared

The app collects and/or shares the following data categories:

Audio files

Data Type: Audio recordings & Music files
Details: The app accesses audio files from your device for editing (cut, merge, etc.). It also collects voice recordings if you use the "Record Audio" feature. These are primarily stored locally.

Photos and videos

Data Type: Video files
Details: The app reads video files to allow for trimming or extracting audio.

Financial info

Data Type: Purchase history
Details: Through RevenueCat and Google Play Billing, the app tracks "Pro" subscription purchases.

App activity

Data Type: Interactions
Details: Uses Firebase Analytics to log feature usage (e.g., successful video trim) and screen views.

App info/performance

Data Type: Crash logs & Diagnostics
Details: Uses Firebase Crashlytics to collect information about app crashes and performance for debugging.

Device or other IDs

Data Type: Device IDs
Details: Collects identifiers like the Advertising ID (AdID) for AdMob ads and internal Firebase/RevenueCat IDs for analytics and subscription management.

2. Data Sharing with Third Parties

The app shares data with the following service providers:

Google (AdMob): Shares Device IDs (AdID) and app interaction data for displaying and optimizing advertisements.
Google (Firebase): Shares analytics events, crash logs, and diagnostic data.
RevenueCat: Shares purchase-related identifiers to manage premium features.

3. Security and User Control

Permissions: The app requests sensitive permissions (READ_MEDIA_AUDIO, READ_MEDIA_VIDEO, RECORD_AUDIO) only when needed for core functionality.
Encryption: Communication with Firebase and RevenueCat is encrypted in transit (HTTPS). Most audio/video processing is local.
No Personal Info: No direct collection of name, email, physical address, or contacts. Feedback uses external email clients.

      Conclusion for Play Store Data Safety Form:
      If you are filling out the Play Store Data Safety form, you should select "Yes" for "Does your app collect or share any of the required user data types?" and disclose the categories listed above.
    

Core Features & On-Device Processing

Audio & Video Cutter accesses media files and device settings only when you explicitly initiate an action. All media processing happens entirely on your device:

Audio trimming and ringtone creation
Video trimming for short clips and status videos
Extracting audio from video files
Merging multiple audio files into a single track
Recording audio directly using your device microphone
Converting between audio and video formats

Your audio and video files are never uploaded to any server. All editing, trimming, merging, extracting, converting, and recording happens locally on your device.

Permissions Explained

The App requests permissions strictly required for its features:

Media & File Access

READ_MEDIA_AUDIO – Read audio files from your device (Android 13+)
READ_MEDIA_VIDEO – Read video files from your device (Android 13+)
READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE – Media access on Android 12 and below
WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE – Save processed audio and video files

Recording & Audio

RECORD_AUDIO – Record audio using your device microphone (only when you start recording)

Ringtone & System Settings

WRITE_SETTINGS – Set edited audio as a ringtone or alarm tone on your device

Notifications

POST_NOTIFICATIONS – Send notifications (e.g., processing updates, subscription reminders)

      What you control: You can revoke any permission anytime in your device Settings.
      Revoking a permission simply disables that feature in the App.
    

Personal Data Collection

We do not collect, store, or share personal information such as:

Name, email address, or phone number
User accounts or login credentials
Original or edited audio and video content
Recorded microphone audio
Location data

Your files remain under your full control and stay on your device at all times. We only collect anonymous app usage and crash data to improve the app's performance (detailed in the Third-Party Services section).

Local Data Storage

The App stores limited data locally on your device to improve your experience:

Recent History: Paths to recently edited files (stored locally for quick access)
App Settings: Your preferences (playback speed, default export format, etc.)
Subscription Status: Local cache of your Pro subscription status for offline use

This data is stored only on your device and is never uploaded or shared. You can clear this data anytime by uninstalling the App or clearing App data in Settings.

      Delete local data: Go to Settings > Apps > Audio & Video Cutter > Storage > Clear Data
    

Third-Party Services

While media processing happens on your device, the App integrates with the following trusted third-party services to provide ads, handle subscriptions, monitor bugs, and understand app usage:

1. Google AdMob (Advertising)

The App displays advertisements using Google AdMob (banner and interstitial ads). AdMob may automatically collect certain data to serve and measure ads.

Advertising ID (or non-personalized alternative)
Device information (model, OS version)
Approximate location (based on IP address)
Ad interaction data (impressions and clicks)

Learn more: Google Privacy Policy

2. Google Analytics & Firebase Crashlytics

To improve the App's interface and fix bugs quickly, we use Google Analytics for Firebase and Firebase Crashlytics. These tools collect anonymized data about how the app runs on your device.

App Usage Data: Screens visited, buttons clicked, and session duration to help us understand which features are most popular.
Crash Reports: If the app crashes (e.g., during a video export), Crashlytics logs the error, the line of code that failed, and the device state (RAM usage, OS version) at the time of the crash.
Device Information: Device model, operating system, and anonymous installation IDs.

      Important: Analytics and Crashlytics never have access to your personal media, videos, audio files, or microphone recordings.
    

Learn more: Firebase Privacy & Security

3. RevenueCat & Google Play Billing (Subscriptions)

The App offers a Pro subscription for advanced features. Subscription processing is handled through Google Play Billing and RevenueCat.

Subscription status and plan information
Purchase history (managed by Google Play)
Device identifiers (for license verification)

Payment details are processed securely by Google Play and are never shared with us or RevenueCat. Learn more: RevenueCat Privacy Policy • Google Play Privacy

4. Firebase Cloud Messaging (Push Notifications)

The App uses Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) to send push notifications (e.g., "Your audio is ready", subscription reminders).

FCM registration tokens (for delivery identification)
Notification interaction data (delivered, opened, dismissed)

Internet Usage

Internet access is required only for:

Loading and displaying advertisements (AdMob)
Sending anonymous app usage statistics and crash reports (Google Analytics & Crashlytics)
Processing subscription and entitlement checks (RevenueCat)
Receiving push notifications (Firebase Cloud Messaging)

All media editing, recording, and file conversion features work fully offline. You can use the App without an internet connection for core media editing.

Your Controls & Data Management

You have full control over your data and how the App uses your device:

Revoke Permissions

Go to Settings > Apps > Audio & Video Cutter > Permissions
Toggle off any permission you don't want to grant

Disable Notifications

Go to Settings > Apps > Audio & Video Cutter > Notifications > Toggle Off
Or disable within the App's settings

Manage Your Subscription

Open Google Play Store > Menu > Subscriptions
Find "Audio & Video Cutter" and tap to modify or cancel

Delete Local Data

Go to Settings > Apps > Audio & Video Cutter > Storage > Clear Data
This removes recent history, settings, and cached subscription info

Opt Out of Personalized Ads & Analytics

Go to Settings > Google > Ads to manage or delete your advertising ID.
Uninstalling the App will completely stop all future data collection and delete all local data.

      Note: Revoking permissions or deleting data may limit app functionality,
      but you remain in full control.
    

Data Security & Accuracy

While the App processes all media on your device (which is secure by design), we cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted to third-party services (AdMob, RevenueCat, Firebase). We use industry-standard practices and partner with trusted providers, but network transmission inherently carries minimal risk.

For maximum privacy, you can disable internet connections on your device and use the App for offline media editing.

Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect new features, services, or legal requirements. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

If you have questions, concerns, or feedback regarding this Privacy Policy, feel free to contact us:

Email: feedbacknutrino@gmail.com