1. Introduction
CraveFX Pte Ltd ("we," "our," or "us") operates MicDrop, a karaoke web application. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our Service.
3. Information We Collect
3.1 Information You Provide
- Username: When you join a karaoke session, you provide a display name that is visible to other users in the same session
- Session Data: Session names and codes you create or join
- User Actions: Songs you add to the queue, emoji reactions you send, and playback controls you use
3.2 Automatically Collected Information
- YouTube API Data: When you search for songs, we access YouTube's search results, video metadata (titles, thumbnails, durations), and video IDs
- Session Information: Session IDs, timestamps, queue contents, and playback states
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the Service, including search queries and emoji reactions
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide and maintain the karaoke session functionality
- Search YouTube videos using the YouTube API Services
- Manage the song queue and playback controls
- Display usernames and emoji reactions to other session participants
- Synchronize data between Big Screen and Mobile interfaces in real-time
- Improve and optimize the Service
5. How We Share Your Information
5.1 Within Sessions
Your username, song selections, and emoji reactions are shared with other participants in the same karaoke session. This is essential for the collaborative nature of the Service.
5.2 Third-Party Services
We share data with the following third parties:
- YouTube/Google: We use YouTube API Services to search and retrieve video content. Your search queries and video selections are processed by YouTube in accordance with their privacy policy
- Upstash (Redis): We use Upstash Redis to store session data, queue information, and emoji reactions temporarily
- Vercel: Our hosting provider that processes data necessary to deliver the Service
5.3 No External Sale of Data
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
6. Data Storage and Security
6.1 Storage
- Server Storage: Session data is stored in Upstash Redis with automatic expiration after 24 hours
- Local Storage: Your username and previous session information are stored locally in your browser's localStorage to provide a better user experience
6.2 Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
7. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:
- Browser LocalStorage: We store your username and session preferences locally in your browser to remember you across visits. You can clear this data through your browser settings
- Analytics: We use Vercel Analytics to understand how users interact with the Service. This helps us improve performance and user experience
- YouTube Cookies: When you watch videos through the YouTube player, YouTube may set cookies on your device in accordance with their privacy policy
8. Data Retention
Session data, including queue contents and emoji reactions, is automatically deleted after 24 hours. Usernames stored in your browser's localStorage persist until you manually clear them or clear your browser data.
9. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access and review the information we collect about you
- Delete your localStorage data through your browser settings
- Stop using the Service at any time
- Request deletion of your session data by contacting us
10. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Last Updated: January 13, 2026