Effective date: 5 October 2026

1. Who we are

Laba is a mobile application. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect and how we use it when you use the App.

2. Information we collect

2.1 Data on your device

The App stores preferences and light app state on your device using AsyncStorage (for example: theme preference, favourite stations, recently viewed stations, a cached copy of the station list). This data stays on your device unless you clear app data or uninstall the App.

To personalise the Home screen, the App also keeps a small listening profile on your device: which stations you open, roughly how long you listen or watch, and at what part of the day. It is used only to suggest stations and is never sent anywhere. You can pause it or clear it under Settings > Personalisation.

2.2 Streaming and network activity

When you play a stream, your device connects to third-party servers operated by broadcasters or their partners (in Uganda and, where included, other countries). We do not control those servers. The App uses standard network connections to deliver audio and video; those third parties may process technical data (such as IP address or device information) according to their own practices.

2.3 Crash and stream diagnostics

Release builds of the App send crash reports and stream-failure reports to Sentry, an error-monitoring service. A crash report contains the error, the app version, and technical details about the device and operating system (such as model and OS version). A stream-failure report contains the station that would not play, its stream address and the error. We do not attach a name, email address, account or advertising ID to these reports, and we ask Sentry not to store IP addresses.

2.4 Optional account

You can use the App without an account. If you choose to sign in (with Google or with a code sent to your email), we store your email address and, to back up and sync your stations between your devices, your favourite stations, recently opened stations and the listening profile described in 2.1. This is stored with Supabase, our database provider. Signing out keeps your data on the device. You can delete your account at any time under Settings > Account > Delete account, which permanently deletes the account and its backup.

2.5 Problem reports you send

If you tap Report a problem, the App opens your email app with a message addressed to us that includes the station, its stream address, the app version and your platform. Nothing is sent unless you send that email, and we receive your email address only because you emailed us.

3. How we use information

We use the information above to:

We do not sell your personal information.

4. Sharing

We share data only as needed to operate the App, including with:

We do not share your data for unrelated marketing.

5. Your choices and rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete personal data.

You may also contact us at ywalum@gmail.com for privacy-related requests.

6. Children

The App is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have, contact us and we will take appropriate steps.

7. Security

We use industry-standard practices appropriate to a consumer mobile app. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

8. International transfers

Service providers may process data in regions outside Uganda. By using the App, you understand that such processing may occur.

9. Changes

We may update this policy by posting a new version on this page. The effective date at the top will change when we do.

10. Contact

Email: ywalum@gmail.com