Effective Date: February 23, 2026
Glorious Bytes ("we", "us", or "our") built Phonon as a freemium application. This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected, how it is used, and your choices regarding that information.
By using Phonon you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please uninstall the app.
Phonon stores all user-created data locally on your device. We do not operate user accounts, and we do not transmit your personal data to our servers. Locally stored data includes:
Phonon uses Google AdMob to display advertisements to free-tier users. Google may collect certain data in accordance with its own privacy policy, including:
For details on Google's data practices, see the Google Privacy Policy and How Google uses information from apps.
Phonon does not:
Phonon requests the following Android permissions. Each is required for a specific feature:
| Permission | Why It's Needed |
|---|---|
| Internet | Load advertisements and fetch ad configuration |
| Network State | Check connectivity before network requests |
| Modify Audio Settings | Apply equalizer, bass boost, virtualizer, and gain to system audio (core feature) |
| Notification Listener | Detect which app is playing media to auto-switch audio presets |
| Query Installed Packages | List your installed apps so you can assign audio presets to them |
| Post Notifications | Show alerts when audio presets are auto-switched (Android 13+) |
| Google Ad ID | Serve personalized ads via Google AdMob |
Data stored locally on your device is used solely to:
We do not sell, rent, or share your data with anyone.
| Service | Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| AdMob | Google LLC | Banner and rewarded advertisements |
| Google Play Billing | Google LLC | In-app subscription processing |
These services operate under their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.
Phonon offers an optional Pro Annual subscription at $2.99/year, processed entirely through the Google Play Store. We do not collect or store payment information. Billing, refunds, and subscription management are handled by Google. See the Google Play Terms of Service.
All user data is stored locally on your device. You can delete it at any time by:
Once deleted, data cannot be recovered as we do not maintain backups or remote copies.
Phonon is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information through a third-party service used by the app, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps.
Because Phonon stores data only on your device and does not transmit personal data to external servers, the security of your data depends on your device's own security features (screen lock, encryption, etc.). We recommend keeping your device software up to date.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of Phonon after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Glorious Bytes
Email: gloriousbytes@gmail.com