Privacy Policy for Catholic Hymnal International

Last updated: December 17, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how CipherWave Solutions ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and discloses information when you use our mobile application, Catholic Hymnal International (the "App").

By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1. Personal Information

We do not knowingly collect, store, or process any personally identifiable information (PII) such as your name, email address, or phone number. The App functions primarily as a read-only and playback utility.

1.2. Device and Usage Data (Non-Personal)

When you access the App, certain non-personal information may be collected automatically, including:

• Device type and model.
• Operating system version.
• Network connection type (WiFi/Mobile Data).
• App crash logs and performance diagnostics.

1.3. Advertising Data

We use Google AdMob to display advertisements. Google AdMob allows third-party vendors, including Google, to use cookies or unique device identifiers (such as the Google Advertising ID) to serve ads based on your prior visits to our App or other websites.

• You can opt-out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To download hymn audio and sheet music files from our servers to your device for offline access.
• Monetization: To display banner and interstitial advertisements via Google AdMob.
• Improvement: To analyze app stability and fix bugs using crash reporting tools (if applicable).
• Updates: To check for and facilitate app updates via the Google Play Store.

3. Permissions Required

The App requests the following permissions to function correctly:

• Internet Access (android.permission.INTERNET): Required to download hymn assets (audio/images) and load advertisements.
• Network State (android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE): Required to check if you are connected to WiFi or mobile data before attempting large downloads.
• Storage: The App stores downloaded audio and image files in your device's secure application storage directory so you can access them offline.

4. Third-Party Services

The App utilizes third-party services that have their own Privacy Policies. We encourage you to review them:

• Google Play Services: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• AdMob (Google): https://support.google.com/admob/answer/6128543?hl=en

5. Data Retention and Deletion

• Cached Files: Hymn audio and sheet music downloaded by the App are stored locally on your device. You can clear this data at any time by uninstalling the App or clearing the App's storage in your device settings.
• Ad Data: Data collected by AdMob is retained in accordance with Google's data retention policies.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our App does not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we will be able to do necessary actions.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Thus, you are advised to review this page periodically for any changes. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at:

CipherWave Solutions
Email: support@cipherwavesolutions.com
Website: https://cipherwavesolutions.com