Last modified: November 2026

INTRODUCTION

This Privacy Policy contains important information as it sets out how we (hereinafter referred to as “we” or “us”) process personal data relating to users of Lark Player (hereinafter referred to as the “App”), whose users are referred to in this policy as “you”. We attach great importance to the protection of your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains to you how we collect, use, store, share, transfer, or otherwise process your personal data, as described below.

We may, from time-to-time, revise or add specific instructions, policies, and terms to this Privacy Policy. Whenever we make any changes to this Privacy Policy that are important for you to know about, we will notify you by email, text message, or other means.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].

COLLECTION AND USE OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA

1. What Personal Data We Collect from You

We collect personal data from you when you use the App, such as:

Services Usage Data. We may process information about your use of the App, including interactions with its features, to provide, maintain and improve our services. Some information is stored on your device, while usage and diagnostic data may be processed through third-party service providers. We do not use this data for advertising or cross-app tracking.

Contact Information. If you choose to email us feedback or a content report, we receive your email address and the information you send. The email draft may include App and iOS versions or the reported podcast or episode. We use this information to respond and handle your request.

Device and Diagnostic Information. We may process device, software, identifier and diagnostic information, including through third-party service providers, to support the operation, security and improvement of the App. We do not use this information for advertising or cross-app tracking.

Purchase Information. We may process purchase-related information to provide paid features, verify entitlements and restore purchases. Payments are handled by Apple; we do not receive your bank card details.

The following access and on-device processing depend on the features you use:

Media Library Access. We may request access to your media library to support optional import features. You can manage this permission in your device settings.

Podcast Content. The App connects to third-party services to discover and access podcast content. These services may receive information necessary to process your requests, subject to their own privacy policies.

Transcription. Supported transcription features process audio on your device and do not require microphone access.

Files and Folders. The App accesses files and folders you select to provide playback and related features.

Aggregated Personal Data refers to data that has been carefully de-identified and anonymized to ensure that it cannot be linked back to any specific individual. We may aggregate personal data or collect aggregated data from our users, which is essential for enhancing the functionality and performance of our services. This enables us to analyse user behaviours, improve our product's features, develop new products and services, conduct research, and other similar purposes. We use this information to gain insights into overall usage patterns and trends, helping us make data-driven decisions to enhance the user experience. In some cases, we may also choose to share or publish this aggregated information.

In addition, from time to time, we may share or publish aggregated information, like general user statistics, with third parties. We collect this information through the services. We will maintain and use de-identified information in anonymous or de-identified form, and we will not attempt to re-identify the information, unless required by law.