Your Privacy on the Music App
App Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 2026
Inside Out Entertainment respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use the Inside Out Entertainment music app (IO app).
Information We May Collect
Account Information
When you create a membership account we collect:
- Email address and password
- Account creation date
- Membership status and subscription history
Listening and Usage Data
When you use the IO app we collect:
- Tracks and albums played, including play duration and timestamp
- Recently played history
- Saved tracks and albums
- Search queries within the app
Subscription and Billing Information
When you subscribe we collect:
- Subscription status (active, cancelled, past due)
- Subscription start date and renewal date
- Payment processing is handled by Apple App Store or Google Play. We do not store credit card or payment details directly
Device and Technical Information
- Device type and operating system
- App version
- IP address and approximate location (country/region)
- Push notification preferences
This information helps us understand how members use the app and allows us to improve the experience.
How We Use Information
Information collected is used to:
- Create and manage your membership account
- Deliver audio content through the IO app
- Process and manage your subscription
- Send push notifications about new releases, early access content, and giving impact updates, based on your notification preferences
- Generate royalty reporting data required by music rights organizations (MLC, BMI, SoundExchange). Stream data including track identifiers and play counts are used for this purpose
- Calculate and track charitable donations (10% of every membership goes toward fighting hunger and homelessness)
- Improve app performance and user experience
- Respond to customer inquiries
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.
Streaming Data and Royalty Reporting
As a music streaming service, Inside Out Entertainment is legally required to report usage data to music rights organizations including the MLC (mechanical royalties), BMI (performance royalties), and SoundExchange (neighboring rights). This reporting includes:
- Track identifiers (ISRC)
- Stream counts
- Play duration
- Service type (on-demand subscription)
- Territory
This data is used solely for royalty reporting purposes and is not shared with any other third parties.
Charitable Giving
10% of every membership fee is donated to support hunger and homelessness prevention. We track aggregate donation totals to report impact to our members. Individual payment amounts are not shared with charitable organizations, only aggregate totals are reported.
Third-Party Services
The IO app uses the following third-party services that may collect or process information:
- Supabase, database and authentication
- RevenueCat, subscription billing management
- Bunny CDN, audio content delivery
- Apple App Store, in-app purchases and app distribution
- Google Play, in-app purchases and app distribution
Each service operates under its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these services directly.
Push Notifications
If you grant permission, we may send push notifications for:
- New music releases
- Early access drops
- New artists joining the roster
- Monthly giving impact updates
- Promotional announcements
You can manage notification preferences at any time in the app under Profile, Settings, Notifications, or through your device settings.
Data Retention
We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. Streaming and listening data is retained for royalty reporting purposes for a minimum of 3 years in accordance with music industry reporting requirements. If you delete your account, personal information is removed within 30 days except where retention is required by law or royalty reporting obligations.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Opt out of non-essential communications
- Manage notification preferences within the app
To exercise these rights contact us at contact@iomusicent.com.
Account and Data Deletion
You can delete your account in two ways:
- In the app: go to Profile, Settings, Delete Account
- By request: email contact@iomusicent.com with the subject line "Account Deletion Request"
We will process your request within 30 days. Note that stream data used for royalty reporting may be retained in anonymized form as required by music industry obligations.
Children's Privacy
The IO app is not directed at anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe someone under 18 has provided personal information, please contact us at contact@iomusicent.com and we will delete it promptly.
About Our Artists
Some artists featured on the IO app are digital performers created using modern music production technologies. All music is original and produced by the Inside Out Entertainment team.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information including encrypted data transmission, secure authentication, and access controls. However, no method of online transmission is completely secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated through the app or via email. The effective date at the top of this policy reflects the most recent update. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data rights:
Inside Out Entertainment
Email: contact@iomusicent.com
Website: iomusicent.com
