Privacy Policy for Yonder Podcast

Effective Date: March 26, 2026

Yonder Podcast ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose information when you use our mobile application.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information

When you sign in to the app, we collect:

• Email Address and Profile Information: Collected when you sign in with Google or create an account using your email address.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use the app, we may collect certain information automatically, including:

• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the app, such as podcasts played, episodes listened to, playback history, and time spent in the app.
• Device Information: We may collect information about your mobile device, such as device model, operating system version, and unique device identifiers.

1.3 Third-Party Services

We use third-party services that may collect information used to identify you:

• Google Play Services: Used for app functionality and updates.
• Google Sign-In: Used to allow you to sign in with your Google account.
• Google AdMob: We use Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may collect and use data (such as advertising IDs) to show personalized or non-personalized ads.
• Firebase Analytics: We use Firebase to understand app usage and improve the user experience.
• Firebase Authentication: Used to securely manage your account and sign-in.
• Firebase Firestore: Used to store your account data, subscribed podcasts, and preferences in the cloud.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain the app's functionality.
• Manage your account and sync your subscriptions and preferences across devices.
• Improve and personalize your experience.
• Monitor and analyze usage and trends.
• Show relevant advertisements.

• Send notifications about new episodes from podcasts you subscribe to.

3. Data Storage

3.1 Local Storage

Some data (such as downloaded episodes, playback position, and settings) is stored locally on your device using AsyncStorage and the device file system. This data remains on your device unless you clear the app's cache or uninstall it.

3.2 Cloud Storage

When you are signed in, your podcast subscriptions and preferences are stored in Firebase Firestore so they can be synced across your devices.

4. Children's Privacy

Our app is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13.

5. Your Choices

• You can manage your ad preferences through your device settings (e.g., "Limit Ad Tracking" on iOS or "Opt out of Interest-Based Ads" on Android).
• You can delete your account at any time from within the app, which will remove your data from our cloud storage.
• You can manage notification preferences from within the app or through your device settings.

6. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: colindiffer@gmail.com