Rave Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 21, 2026
Rave is a social watch-party app that lets people create rooms, synchronize playback, chat, use optional voice chat, and store supported Google Drive videos locally on their own device. This policy explains what data Rave processes and how it is used.
Overview
Rave does not sell personal or sensitive user data. Rave does not use user data for third-party advertising. Rave does not store OTT usernames or passwords and does not download, proxy, extract, rebroadcast, or bypass DRM for protected video streams.
Data Rave May Collect Or Process
- Account and sign-in data: account identifiers from Google/Firebase sign-in, such as user ID, display name, and email address when provided by the sign-in provider.
- Profile data: display name, handle, avatar choice, friend/social state, likes, and watch history used to operate app features.
- Watch-party data: room IDs/codes, room title, source type, host/viewer role, participant state, ready state, playback sync events, reactions, and room visibility.
- Chat data: messages sent in watch-party rooms so participants can see and respond in real time.
- Diagnostics: backend URL diagnostics, connection state, error bodies, and app logs needed to troubleshoot sync, rooms, downloads, and voice connection issues.
- Analytics: Firebase Analytics events may be used to understand app reliability, feature usage, crashes, and performance.
Google Drive Videos And Local Storage
When you choose to store a supported public Google Drive video, the app downloads the file directly to private app storage on your device. Rave backend servers do not store, host, or stream your movie files. Local video files can be deleted from the app's Storage screen or by uninstalling the app.
YouTube And OTT Provider Content
YouTube discovery is handled through the Rave backend so API keys are not stored in the Android app. YouTube playback uses embedded YouTube playback where available. OTT provider sessions run on each user's own device using their own official provider account. Rave will not store OTT credentials, extract media URLs, bypass DRM, download OTT videos, proxy OTT streams, or rebroadcast protected content.
Voice Chat And Microphone Permission
Rave requests microphone access only when you choose to use voice chat. Voice is transmitted through the voice service for real-time room conversation. Rave does not record or store voice calls.
Permissions
- Internet and network state: used for rooms, chat, playback sync, YouTube proxy calls, downloads, and voice connection.
- Microphone: used only for optional voice chat.
- Audio settings and Bluetooth: used to support voice/audio routing when available.
- Notifications: used only if notification features are enabled and permission is granted.
- Foreground service: used for user-started data sync/download work where Android requires it.
How We Use Data
- To create, join, display, and manage watch-party rooms.
- To synchronize playback and participant readiness.
- To deliver chat, reactions, and optional voice chat.
- To show profile, friends, stored videos, history, and likes features.
- To diagnose failures, improve reliability, and prevent abuse.
Sharing
Rave shares room-related information with participants in the same room so the service works. Rave uses service providers such as Firebase, Google Sign-In, hosting infrastructure, and real-time voice infrastructure to operate the app. We do not sell your personal data.
Security
We use HTTPS for backend communication and keep sensitive backend keys out of the Android app. No internet service can be guaranteed perfectly secure, but we work to protect Rave data using reasonable technical and organizational safeguards.
Retention And Deletion
Local app data can be removed from the app or by uninstalling Rave. Account deletion can be requested from the Account Deletion page. Some records may be retained where required for security, abuse prevention, legal compliance, dispute resolution, or service integrity.
Children
Rave is not directed to children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information to Rave, contact us so we can review and delete it where appropriate.
Changes To This Policy
We may update this policy as the app changes. The updated policy will be posted at this URL with a new "Last updated" date.
Contact
For privacy questions or account deletion requests, contact support@dropgb.com.