Privacy Policy for Vearse

Last updated: March 31, 2026

Vearse ("Vearse," "we," "us," or "our") provides tools for discovering concerts, syncing music-library preferences, viewing setlists and lyrics, creating playlists, and using Concert Mode features. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, when we share it, and the choices you have.

By using Vearse, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

• Application: Vearse
• Operator: Starkley
• Country/Region: Ontario, Canada
• Contact: support@vearse.app

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly, information collected automatically when you use Vearse, and information obtained through connected services. Much of this data may be linked to your identity (such as your name, email, or user ID) to provide and personalize the Service.

A. Information You Provide

We may collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Account credentials or login identifiers
• Profile information you choose to add
• Content you submit, such as lyric contributions, support requests, or feedback

B. Information From Connected Services

If you choose to connect third-party services, we may access information needed to provide app functionality, such as:

• Apple Music library or artist-related data
• Account identifiers needed to maintain your connection

We only use connected-service data to power app features such as syncing artists, finding concerts, and creating playlists.

C. Information Collected Automatically

When you use Vearse, we may collect:

• Device type and device identifiers
• Operating system and app version
• User ID and other identifiers needed for analytics, authentication, subscriptions, or notifications
• Crash data, performance data, and other diagnostic information
• Product interaction data, such as screens viewed, features used, and actions taken within the app

This data may be linked to your identity and used for app functionality, analytics, and product personalization.

D. Permissions-Based Data

With your permission, Vearse may access:

• Precise and coarse location to show nearby concerts, provide location-based recommendations, and personalize your experience
• Notifications to send concert and app-related alerts
• Camera and microphone for Concert Mode recording and related features
• Photos and videos from your library for profile images, saving concert recordings, and other user content
• Apple Music access to analyze your music library and create playlists
• Tracking permission if granted, to help us understand app performance, effectiveness, and personalization

This data may be linked to your identity to provide app functionality and personalization. You can revoke permissions at any time in your device settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use information we collect for the following purposes:

App Functionality

• Create and manage your account
• Authenticate you and keep you signed in
• Sync your music preferences and artists
• Show concerts, setlists, and lyrics
• Enable premium subscription features
• Create playlists in connected music services
• Operate Concert Mode and related camera/audio features
• Send notifications you request or allow
• Process crash reports and diagnostic data to maintain app stability

Product Personalization

• Personalize concert recommendations based on your location and music preferences
• Customize content and features based on your usage patterns
• Tailor notifications and alerts to your interests

Analytics

• Understand how users interact with the app
• Measure feature usage and effectiveness
• Improve app performance, reliability, and user experience
• Identify and fix bugs and technical issues

Other Purposes

• Detect abuse, fraud, and security issues
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Community and User-Submitted Content

Vearse may allow users to submit lyric content or related contributions. If you submit content, that content may be reviewed, stored, and made available to other users within the app.

We reserve the right to moderate, remove, or restrict submitted content that violates our policies, infringes rights, or is otherwise inappropriate.

5. Subscriptions and Payments

Vearse offers paid subscription features. Subscription purchases are processed through Apple's in-app purchase system. We do not directly collect your full payment card details.

We may receive subscription status and transaction-related information from Apple and our subscription management provider for purposes such as:

• Activating premium access
• Restoring purchases
• Managing subscription status
• Preventing fraud or misuse

6. Third-Party Service Providers

We may use third-party providers to operate the app and support our services, including providers for:

• Authentication
• Cloud storage and databases
• Analytics and diagnostics
• Subscription management
• Push notifications
• Music service integrations
• External concert or setlist data providers

These providers may process information on our behalf only as needed to provide their services.

7. When We Share Information

We may share information:

• With service providers acting on our behalf
• With connected platforms when you choose to use related features
• With other users when you submit content intended for in-app sharing
• If required by law, legal process, or valid government request
• To protect users, rights, property, or the security of Vearse
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets

We do not sell your personal information.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including to:

• Provide the app and its features
• Maintain account records
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce our agreements

If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize personal information where required, subject to legal, security, fraud-prevention, and operational retention needs.

9. Your Choices and Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your account or personal data
• Withdraw consent for certain processing
• Object to or restrict certain uses of your data

You can also:

• Disconnect third-party music services
• Disable permissions in device settings
• Turn off notifications in device settings
• Request deletion by contacting us

10. International Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than where you live. Where required, we take reasonable steps to protect personal information when it is transferred across borders.

11. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards designed to protect your information. No method of storage or transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Children's Privacy

Vearse is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us and we will investigate and take appropriate action.

If local law requires a higher age threshold, we will comply with applicable requirements.

13. Links and Third-Party Services

Vearse may link to third-party services such as ticketing, music, or streaming platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services. Review their privacy policies before using them.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date and may provide additional notice where appropriate.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

Email: support@vearse.app