Privacy Policy
of Sala Tune

1. Introduction:

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Welcome to SalaTune, developed and operated by Meşk Music Technologies ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application SalaTune (the "App"). This policy applies to our App available on iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play Store) platforms.

By using SalaTune, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our App.

 

2. Information We Collect:

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2.1 Information We DO NOT Collect

Audio Data: SalaTune does NOT record, store, or transmit any audio from your device's microphone. All pitch detection and tuning analysis is performed locally on your device in real-time. No audio leaves your device.

Account Credentials: We do not collect usernames, passwords, or display names. SalaTune does NOT have any account, login, or authentication system.

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2.2 Information We Collect

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2.2.1 User-Provided Information

• Email Address (Optional): We may collect your email address only if you:

  • Choose to enroll in our email list for updates

  • Send us an email for support or inquiries

Note: SalaTune does NOT require account creation. The app works fully without providing any personal information.

• Learning Preferences: Information you provide about your:

  • Preferred makams for study

  • Instrument type (oud, tanbur, kabak kemane, etc.)

  • Tuning system preferences

  • Custom tuning configurations you create

 

2.2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data:

  • Features accessed within the app

  • Practice session duration and frequency

  • Makams studied and their frequency

  • Tuning systems used

  • App settings and preferences

• Device Information:

  • Device type and model

  • Operating system version (iOS/Android)

  • App version

  • Device language settings

  • Unique device identifiers (for app functionality, not tracking)

• Performance Data:

  • App crashes and errors

  • Performance metrics (loading times, response times)

  • Diagnostic data to improve app stability

 

2.3 Permissions Required

• Microphone Access (Required): Essential for pitch detection and tuning functionality. Audio is processed in real-time on your device and is never recorded or transmitted.

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3. How We Use Your Information

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We use the collected information for the following purposes:

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3.1 Core App Functionality

• Provide real-time pitch detection and tuning guidance

• Display makam structures and microtonal scales

• Check oud intonation accuracy

• Save and retrieve your custom tuning preferences

• Maintain your learning progress and practice history

 

3.2 Personalization

• Recommend makams based on your study patterns

• Customize the app interface to your preferences

• Remember your frequently used tuning systems

• Provide personalized learning paths (planned future feature)

 

3.3 App Improvement

• Analyze usage patterns to improve features

• Optimize pitch detection algorithms for different devices

• Identify and fix bugs and technical issues

• Develop new features based on user needs

 

3.4 Communication

• Send important updates about the app

• Respond to your support requests

• Notify you of new makam content or features (with your consent)

• Share special news, events, or discounts from Sala Muzik (only if you've subscribed to our email list)

 

4. Data Storage and Security

 

4.1 Local Storage

Most of your data is stored locally on your device using Flutter's secure storage mechanisms:

• Custom tuning configurations

• Practice history and progress

• App preferences and settings

• Makam learning progress

 

4.2 Data Retention

• Local Data: Remains on your device until you delete the app or manually clear it

• Email Addresses: Retained while you're subscribed to our mailing list and deleted within 30 days after unsubscription

• Analytics Data: Retained for up to 2 years for app improvement purposes

 

5. Third-Party Services

SalaTune may use the following third-party services:

 

5.1 Analytics Services

• Firebase Analytics (Google): For understanding app usage patterns

  • Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

 

5.2 Crash Reporting

• Firebase Crashlytics (Google): For identifying and fixing app crashes

  • Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

Note: These third-party services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.

 

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

 

6.1 We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

 

6.2 When We May Share Information

We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services (like Firebase) that help us operate the app

• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request

• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (users will be notified)

• Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of Meşk Music Technologies, our users, or others

 

7. Your Rights and Choices

 

7.1 Access and Control

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data (if any is stored on our servers)

• Correction: Update or correct your information

• Deletion: Request deletion of your data from our servers

• Portability: Export your learning progress and custom tunings from local storage

• Unsubscribe: Opt-out of our email list at any time

• Withdrawal of Consent: Opt-out of optional data collection

 

7.2 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:

• Email: privacy@meskteknoloji.com

• Within the app: Settings → Privacy

 

7.3 App Permissions Management

You can manage app permissions through your device settings:

• iOS: Settings → SalaTune → Permissions

• Android: Settings → Apps → SalaTune → Permissions

Note: Disabling microphone access will prevent core tuning functionality.

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8. Children's Privacy

SalaTune is suitable for all ages, including children learning Turkish music. However, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or applicable age in your jurisdiction) without parental consent.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information.

 

8A. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

 

8A.1 Use of Cookies

SalaTune mobile app does not use cookies or web tracking technologies. However, if you visit our website or use web-based services, we may use:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality

• Analytics Cookies: To understand how visitors use our website (with your consent where required)

• Preference Cookies: To remember your settings and preferences

 

8A.2 Do Not Track

Our app respects Do Not Track (DNT) signals. The app does not track users across other apps or websites.

 

8A.3 Analytics in the App

The app uses Firebase Analytics, which collects usage data as described in Section 2.2.2. You can opt-out of analytics in the app settings.

 

9. International Data Transfers and Global Compliance

 

9.1 Data Storage Locations

Your data may be stored and processed in Turkey and/or other locations where our service providers operate. We use cloud infrastructure that may process data in multiple regions to provide you with the best service quality.

When your personal data is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

• Standard contractual clauses approved by relevant data protection authorities

• Ensuring service providers maintain adequate data protection standards

• Implementing technical and organizational security measures

 

9.2 Regional Data Protection Laws

We comply with applicable data protection laws in the regions where we operate, including but not limited to:

• European Union: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

• United Kingdom: UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018

• Turkey: Kişisel Verilerin Korunması Kanunu (KVKK)

• United States: State privacy laws including California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA)

• Canada: Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)

• Other jurisdictions: Applicable local data protection regulations

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10. Region-Specific Privacy Rights

 

Depending on your location, you may have additional privacy rights under local laws:

 

10.1 European Union and UK Users (GDPR)

If you are located in the EU or UK, you have the following rights under GDPR:

• Right to Access: Obtain confirmation of whether we process your personal data and access to such data

• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal data

• Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your personal data

• Right to Restriction of Processing: Request limitation of processing in certain circumstances

• Right to Data Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format

• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing

• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

• Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local supervisory authority

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR):

• Consent: For optional features and marketing communications

• Contractual Necessity: To provide app services you requested

• Legitimate Interests: For app improvement, security, and fraud prevention

• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws

EU Representative: [To be appointed if processing significant amounts of EU personal data]

 

10.2 California Users (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

• Right to Know: Request information about personal data we collect, use, disclose, and sell

• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal data

• Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal data (Note: We do not sell personal data)

• Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal data

• Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: Limit use of sensitive data

• Right to Non-Discrimination: Not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your rights

Categories of Personal Information We Collect (CCPA):

• Identifiers (email, device ID)

• Commercial information (app usage, features accessed)

• Internet/network activity (app performance data)

• Sensory information (processed locally, not collected)

• Inferences (learning preferences, skill level)

We do NOT sell your personal information. We have not sold personal information in the preceding 12 months.

 

10.3 Turkish Users (KVKK)

If you are located in Turkey, you have rights under Kişisel Verilerin Korunması Kanunu (KVKK):

• Learning whether personal data is processed

• Requesting information about processing

• Learning the purpose of processing and whether data is used accordingly

• Knowing third parties to whom data is transferred

• Requesting correction of incomplete or inaccurate data

• Requesting deletion or destruction of data

• Objecting to automated processing outcomes

• Claiming compensation for damages due to unlawful processing

Data Controller (Turkey): Meşk Music Technologies
Address: İTÜ Arı Teknokent, Istanbul, Turkey
KVKK Contact: privacy@meskteknoloji.com
VERBİS Registry: [To be registered upon collection of personal data]

10.4 Canadian Users (PIPEDA)

If you are located in Canada, you have rights under PIPEDA including:

• Right to access your personal information

• Right to challenge the accuracy of your information

• Right to withdraw consent for certain processing

• Right to file a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

 

10.5 Other Regions

Users in other jurisdictions may have additional rights under local privacy laws. We respect and honor all applicable data protection rights. Please contact us to inquire about rights specific to your region.

10.6 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of the rights described above, regardless of your location:

• Email us at: privacy@meskteknoloji.com

• Use the in-app data request form: Settings → Privacy → Data Rights Request

• Write to us at the address provided in Section 12

We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law (typically 30-45 days). We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

 

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of significant changes through:

• In-app notification

• Email (if you have subscribed to our mailing list)

• Prominent notice on our website

The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised. Your continued use of SalaTune after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

 

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Meşk Music Technologies
İTÜ Arı Teknokent
Istanbul, Turkey

General Inquiries: info@meskteknoloji.com
Support: info@meskteknoloji.com
Privacy & Data Protection: privacy@meskteknoloji.com
KVKK Contact (Turkey): privacy@meskteknoloji.com
Website: www.meskteknoloji.com

Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 30-45 days, as required by applicable data protection laws.

EU Representative: [To be appointed if required under GDPR Article 27]
UK Representative: [To be appointed if required under UK GDPR Article 27]

12.2 Supervisory Authority Contact

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. Here are some relevant authorities:

• European Union: Your national Data Protection Authority (DPA) - Find your DPA

• United Kingdom: Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) - ico.org.uk

• Turkey: Kişisel Verileri Koruma Kurumu (KVKK) - kvkk.gov.tr

• United States (California): California Privacy Protection Agency - cppa.ca.gov

• Canada: Office of the Privacy Commissioner - priv.gc.ca

 

13. Acknowledgment

By using SalaTune, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.