Legal & Regulatory Compliance
Last Updated: May 19, 2026
SoundStar, developed by Christopher Julian Lowery and The English Life Academy, is designed and maintained in strict compliance with applicable regulations, privacy laws, and platform policies. This statement confirms our commitment to legal, ethical, and responsible data practices.
Zero Data Collection
On-Device Processing Only
No Third-Party Sharing
User Data Ownership
No personal data is processed as defined by GDPR
No data subject access requests needed (no data processed)
No data retention periods applicable (no data stored)
No GDPR controller or processor role (no data handling)
No GDPR impact assessments required (no data processing)
Applies to all users including those in EU and EEA
No "personal information" collected as defined by CCPA
No "sale" or "sharing" of personal information
No "targeted advertising" or profiling
No data opt-out or privacy request handling needed
No CCPA disclosures needed (no data collection)
Applies to all California users and across the US
No personal information collected from anyone under 13
No parental consent mechanisms needed (no data collected)
No age gating or screening (no data collected from anyone)
No behavioral profiling of children
No targeting of children (app targets all users equally)
No special compliance burden for child users
Zero data collection — no names, emails, phone numbers
No device identifiers stored or processed
No location data collected or inferred
No IP addresses logged or retained
No user behavior tracking or analysis
No data that could identify a user
No behavioral profiling of any kind
No algorithmic decision-making about users
No predictive analytics
No personalization based on user data
No automated processing of personal information
No profiling for marketing or targeting
No facial recognition
No fingerprint collection
No voice analysis or speaker identification
No biometric authentication (no accounts)
No biometric templates or storage
Audio files are never stored on servers
Audio metadata is never transmitted
Audio content is never analyzed or processed externally
Audio files are not automatically backed up
Audio files remain on user's device only
Users own complete rights to all audio content
Right to delete all edited files at any time
Right to export audio in standard formats
Right to use the app without creating an account
Right to disconnect app and retain all files
Right to privacy of all audio content
Right to contact support with questions
Fully compliant with Google Play Store policies
No prohibited content or functionality
No misleading data practices
Clear and transparent privacy disclosures
Appropriate age rating for all audiences
No deceptive business practices
Application functions entirely offline
No internet connection required for core features
No cloud dependencies
No automatic syncing or backups
No background network requests
No hidden data transmission
Only File Access permission requested
Only permission necessary for app functionality
No access to location, camera, or microphone
No access to contacts, calendar, or other device data
No access to device identifiers
Users can revoke permission in device settings
No malware, spyware, or security threats
No unauthorized access to user data
No exploitation of device resources
No hidden features or backdoors
Safe for all user age groups
Regular security review and updates
Clear, honest app description
No hidden features or data practices
Users own all audio files created in the app
Users control where files are saved
Complete transparency about offline operation
No surprises or undisclosed functionality
Users responsible for audio content legality
No tool for circumventing copyright protections
No support for DRM circumvention
Educational and personal use app
Clear terms about user responsibility
Professional audio editing tool for lawful use
Christopher Julian Lowery and The English Life Academy hereby confirm that SoundStar:
1. Complies with all applicable privacy regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, COPPA, and Japan's Personal Information Protection Law.
2. Collects zero personal data beyond audio file processing, which occurs entirely on the user's device.
3. Does not share, transmit, or disclose user data to any third party, cloud service, analytics platform, or external system.
4. Operates with full offline functionality; no internet connection is required for any core feature.
5. Requests only File Access permission necessary to import and export audio files; no other device access is requested or used.
6. Provides complete user control over all audio files: users may delete, move, and export files at any time.
7. Contains no malware, spyware, security exploits, or unauthorized data practices.
8. Complies with Google Play Store and iOS App Store policies and all platform-specific requirements.
This statement is accurate and binding as of the date of last update below.
Christopher Julian Lowery
The English Life Academy
Email: support@theenglishlifeacademy.com
Website: https://theenglishlifeacademy.com
Last Updated: May 19, 2026