Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 20, 2026
This Privacy Policy outlines how Quintessence Audio & Software collects, uses, and safeguards information in relation to "Ultimate Tuner Pro", available for Android (Google Play) and iOS (Apple App Store).
1. Introduction
By downloading, installing, or using "Ultimate Tuner Pro" on any platform, users agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Information Collected by Quintessence Audio & Software
Quintessence Audio & Software is committed to user Privacy Protection and transparency.
"Ultimate Tuner Pro" itself does not Collect, Store, or Process any personal information (PII).
- Local Preferences:
User preferences are stored locally on the user's own device, and are never transferred to Quintessence Audio & Software or any third party.
- Anonymous Licensing Data:
To enforce Security, Licensing verification and prevent fraud, the app performs completely Anonymous integrity checks upon launch.
The resulting encrypted Validation Tokens are temporarily processed by our backend Cloud Servers (and securely stored in Firestore for iOS). This data is completely Anonymous, contains no personal information, and cannot be traced back to any individual user.
- Microphone & Audio Data:
"Ultimate Tuner Pro" requires Microphone access permission to perform Frequency/Pitch detection.
Audio is processed strictly locally in the user's device and in real-time.
Quintessence Audio & Software does NOT Record, Store, or Transmit ANY Audio Data to our servers or any third parties.
3. Third-Party Services and Data Collection
To ensure secure functionality and economic viability, we rely on standard third-party services provided by Google and Apple.
We do not control how these entities collect data; and recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies.
A. Security, Licensing, and Integrity:
iOS (Apple): The iOS version of "Ultimate Tuner Pro" uses Apple's own StoreKit for License Management, payment processing and In-App Purchases verification; and the App Attest API to prevent tampering.
All Licensing and purchase-related data is securely handled by Apple on their end.
No purchase history or transaction details are collected or stored by Quintessence Audio & Software.
For further detail on how Apple handles data related to their platform services, users can review the Apple Privacy Policy.
Additionally, Anonymous Licensing Tokens are securely stored using Google Firebase Firestore, a Cloud service provided by Google LLC.
This data is completely Anonymous and does not contain any personal information.
For details on how Google handles infrastructure data, users can review the Google Privacy Policy.
Android (Google): The Android version of "Ultimate Tuner Pro" uses Google Play Integrity API to prevent app tampering and verify Licensing.
B. Advertising (Free Version Only):
The Free version of "Ultimate Tuner Pro" integrates third-party advertising services from Google AdMob and related advertising partners.
These services may collect information to deliver personalized Ads, perform Analytics and Diagnostics, prevent Fraud, and enforce Security.
(Note: The paid Full Retail version of "Ultimate Tuner Pro" doesn't include any Advertising or the associated data collection described in this section, completely omitting this tracking.)
Data collected by these third-party services may include:
- Device Identifiers: Advertising ID (AAID on Android, IDFA on iOS), App Set ID, or similar tracking identifiers.
- Approximate Location: Derived from IP addresses to provide regionally relevant advertisements.
- Usage Data: Interactions with ads (views, clicks) and related engagement metrics.
- Diagnostics: Performance data from the AdMob SDK, including Crash logs, and Error reports.
For further detail on how Google handles this data, users can review:
Quintessence Audio & Software doesn’t control how these third-party services collect data and recommends users to review their policies.
4. GDPR Compliance and User Consent/Privacy Regulations (GDPR, CCPA, ATT)
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, and Switzerland (GDPR):
Google AdMob’s collection and processing of personal data for personalized advertising happens only after obtaining user consent,
as required by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Ultimate Tuner Pro uses Google’s User Messaging Platform (UMP) to request and manage consent for personalized ads.
Users can manage their Consent preferences anytime, be it through the initial consent form, via the Privacy Management link in the app, or through their device's privacy options.
U.S. State Regulations (e.g., CCPA/CPRA):
Residents of applicable U.S. states have specific rights, including the right to Opt-Out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information for targeted ads. We use Google UMP to provide required notices and enable opt-out rights.
Apple App Tracking Transparency (iOS):
For iOS users, "Ultimate Tuner Pro" fully complies with Apple’s App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework.
The app will explicitly request permission before allowing AdMob to track activity for advertising purposes.
If you decline, non-personalized ads will be shown using basic contextual info.
5. Advertising Preferences and Opt-Out Options
Users can adjust their ad preferences or opt out of personalized ads via their device settings.
Opting out won’t stop ads entirely, but they will be less tailored. Non-personalized ads might still use basic contextual info.
6. Children’s Privacy
Quintessence Audio & Software doesn’t knowingly collect personal data from anyone, let alone children,
in full compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and equivalent global regulations.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Quintessence Audio & Software reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy to keep up with changes in practices or legal requirements.
The latest version will always be available on our website and linked in the respective Google/Apple App Stores.
Users are encouraged to check it out now and then.
Continuing to use the App after updates implies agreement to the new Terms.
8. Contact Information
For any questions, or requests about this Privacy Policy or the App, contact: ultimate.tuner.pro@gmail.com