Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2025

mcsÉdition ("we", "our") operates the HitClash mobile application. This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our application.

1. Data we collect

1.1 Music data

When you search for artists, we access:

  • Song metadata: title, artist, album cover, preview URL
  • Artist information: name, image

This data is retrieved from music APIs and is not stored on our servers.

1.2 Locally stored data

The following data is stored only on your device:

  • Your tournament history
  • Your preferences (theme, settings)

1.3 Advertising data

The application displays advertisements provided by Google AdMob, which may collect:

  • Device advertising identifier
  • Ad interaction data

This data is managed by Google according to their privacy policy.

1.4 Analytics data

We use Firebase Analytics to understand how the application is used. Collected data includes:

  • Anonymized usage events (tournaments created, votes made)
  • Device type and OS version
  • Country (without precise location)

2. How we use your data

We use the collected data to:

  • Provide and maintain the service
  • Improve user experience
  • Display advertisements
  • Analyze application usage

3. Data sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We only share data with:

  • Google AdMob : to display advertisements.
  • Firebase : for usage analytics.

4. Data security

All communications with our services and third parties are encrypted via HTTPS. Locally stored data remains on your device.

5. Your rights

You can at any time:

  • Delete your local data : via application settings or by uninstalling the app.
  • Disable personalized ads : via your device settings.

6. Data retention

Locally stored data is retained until you delete it or uninstall the application. We do not store any personal data on our servers.

7. Children

Our application is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

8. Changes

We may update this privacy policy. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page.

9. Contact

For any questions regarding this privacy policy, contact us at:

[email protected]

Terms of Use

Welcome to HitClash. By using our application, you agree to the following terms of use. Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of the terms

By downloading, installing or using the HitClash application, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not accept these terms, please do not use the application.

2. Service description

HitClash is a free mobile entertainment application that allows users to:

  • Search for artists and their songs
  • Create music tournaments
  • Have songs vote against each other
  • Discover their favorite song through an elimination system
  • View their tournament history

3. Free service with ads

HitClash is a free application funded by advertising. By using the application:

  • You accept that ads will be displayed during use
  • Ads are provided by Google AdMob
  • Ads are necessary to fund the development and maintenance of the application

4. Acceptable use

You agree to:

  • Use the application in accordance with applicable law
  • Not attempt to bypass security measures
  • Not use the application for unauthorized commercial purposes
  • Not reproduce, modify or distribute the application

5. Intellectual property

The HitClash application, its design, its code and its content are the property of mcsÉdition. Trademarks, logos and product names mentioned belong to their respective owners.

Music content (songs, album covers) belongs to the relevant artists and labels and is provided via music APIs.

6. Limitation of liability

The application is provided "as is". We do not guarantee:

  • That the application will be available without interruption
  • That the application will be free of errors
  • The availability of audio previews (depends on music providers)

Under no circumstances will mcsÉdition be held liable for indirect damages resulting from the use of the application.

7. Service modifications

We reserve the right to:

  • Modify or discontinue the application at any time
  • Update these terms of use
  • Modify the features offered

Significant changes will be notified through the application.

8. Termination

You can stop using the application at any time by uninstalling it. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access in case of violation of these terms.

9. Governing law

These terms are governed by French law. Any dispute will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of French courts.

10. Contact

For any questions regarding these terms:

[email protected]

Publisher: mcsÉdition