Privacy Policy

Overview

Welcome to Ngailuzam. Ngailuzam ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application Ngailuzam (the "Application").

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Application.

Information We Collect

1. Information You Provide Directly

• Google Sign-In Information: When you sign in using Google, we collect your name, email address, and profile picture.
• User Preferences: Your theme preferences (light/dark mode), font size settings, and bookmarked songs.
• Community Contributions: Posts, comments, and interactions within the community features.
• Search History: Songs you search for and view within the application.

2. Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers.
• Usage Analytics: How you interact with the app, which features you use, and time spent in the application.
• Log Data: IP address, access times, pages viewed, and referring URLs.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Authenticating your account and providing personalized services
• Preserving and promoting Ngailu cultural heritage through song accessibility
• Enabling community features and user interactions
• Improving and optimizing the application experience
• Sending updates and important notifications about your account
• Analyzing usage patterns to enhance features and content
• Complying with legal obligations

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures designed to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties, except in the following circumstances:

• Google Services: Limited data is shared with Google for authentication purposes only.
• Firebase/Cloud Services: Your data may be stored on secure cloud servers to provide app functionality.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Opt-out of non-essential communications
• View and manage your privacy settings within the application

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section below.

Children's Privacy

Ngailuzam is intended for users aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, and other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date of this Privacy Policy and, where appropriate, by sending you a notification through the Application.

Account Deletion

We respect your right to control your personal data. If you wish to delete your account and all associated data from Ngailuzam, you can request this by sending an email to:

What Happens When You Request Account Deletion

• We will verify your identity and account ownership
• Your account will be permanently deleted from our system
• All personal data associated with your account will be removed, including:
  • Profile information and settings
  • Search history and bookmarks
  • Community posts and comments
  • Preferences and customizations
• You will receive a confirmation email once deletion is complete
• Deletion typically takes up to 30 days to fully process across all our systems

Important Notes on Deletion

Please note that:

• Once your account is deleted, it cannot be recovered
• Any public community contributions (like song discussions) may remain visible but will be anonymized
• We may retain limited information required by law (e.g., transaction records)
• You will need to create a new account if you wish to use the app again in the future

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

We appreciate your trust in Ngailuzam. Together, we are preserving the rich cultural heritage of the Rongmei people through the power of technology and community engagement.