PodWave Privacy Policy

Effective: July 25, 2026 · Contact: [email protected]

PodWave ("the app") explains here what information we collect and how we use it.

1. Information we collect

• Account: identifiers and email (if provided) via Google or Sign in with Apple; profile photo URL when available
• Sync data (optional, when signed in): podcast subscriptions, listening history and resume positions, listening notes, playlists, search history, discovery preferences (country, genres), theme, language, and playback speed
• On-device data: downloaded episode files, playback cache, and most settings stay on your device
• Diagnostics: crash and error reports (Firebase Crashlytics) to improve stability—not used for advertising

2. What we do not collect

• Downloaded audio files are not uploaded to our servers
• Listening notes are not shared with other users
• No ad tracking or sale of personal profiles

3. Purpose

• Podcast playback and listening journal features
• Cross-device sync
• Authentication and service operation
• App stability and quality (error analysis)
• Support requests

4. Retention and deletion

Sync data is stored in Google Firebase (Cloud Firestore). You can delete cloud sync data and your sign-in account in Me → Device sync → Delete account. Local downloads and settings are removed when you uninstall the app.

5. Third parties

We use the following to operate the app:

• Google Firebase (Authentication, Firestore, Crashlytics)
• Google Sign-In
• Sign in with Apple
• Apple iTunes Search API / RSS feeds (podcast search and subscriptions)

We do not sell personal information to third parties except as required by law.

6. Your rights

Contact [email protected] for access, correction, or deletion requests.

7. Changes

We may update this page when our practices or legal requirements change.

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