This privacy policy describes how MetalWake ("the app", "we", "our") handles information when you use it. MetalWake is published by Crivid AS, organisation number 937 567 308, registered in Norway.
Crash reports (Firebase Crashlytics)
When the app crashes, an automatic report is sent. This includes: the line of code where the crash happened, device model and Android version, app version, and a randomly generated installation ID — not linked to your name, email, phone number, or Google account.
Usage analytics (Firebase Analytics)
The app sends anonymous usage events: app opened, new session started, which screen is shown, and country code derived from IP address by Firebase. Firebase Analytics may also use your device's advertising ID. We do not collect alarm contents, track choices, alarm times, snooze frequency, or anything that identifies you personally.
In-app purchases
MetalWake offers an optional one-time MetalWake Pro purchase, which removes all ads. All tracks and alarms are free without it. The purchase is processed by Google Play. RevenueCat verifies your purchase status across reinstalls and receives only your anonymous app user ID, the product token issued by Google Play, and the country your Play account is in. RevenueCat does not receive your name, email, or payment details.
RevenueCat privacy: revenuecat.com/privacy · Google Play privacy: policies.google.com/privacy
Advertising
The free version of MetalWake shows banner ads served by Google AdMob, on the home screen and the alarm settings screen. Ads are never shown on the alarm, pre-alarm, or dismiss screens. Purchasing MetalWake Pro removes all ads.
To show ads, AdMob may collect your device's advertising ID, IP address, device and app information, and how you interact with ads. Google uses this to deliver ads, limit how often you see the same ad, measure performance, and prevent fraud.
If you are in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, the app asks for your consent with Google's consent form before any ad is requested. If you do not consent to personalised ads, you may still see non-personalised or limited ads. You can change your choice at any time in the app under About, Privacy choices. You can also reset or delete your advertising ID in Android's privacy settings.
AdMob / Google Ads privacy: policies.google.com/technologies/ads
The app requests: Notifications, Schedule exact alarm, Full-screen notifications, Vibration, Foreground service (media playback), Boot completed, Advertising ID, Internet (used only by Firebase, RevenueCat, and advertising), and Billing (required to offer the optional MetalWake Pro purchase).
We do not request: Microphone, Camera, Contacts, Location, Photos/media, Phone state, or Storage access.
Data is stored on Firebase servers operated by Google LLC. Crashlytics reports are retained for 90 days. Analytics events are retained for up to 14 months, then aggregated and anonymised. RevenueCat data is retained for as long as your purchase is valid.
MetalWake is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect any data that could identify a child.
If you are in the EEA, you have the right to request a copy of data we hold, request deletion, object to processing, or lodge a complaint with your local authority (Norway: Datatilsynet).
Crashlytics can be disabled by turning off "Send usage and diagnostic data" in your device settings. You can change your ad consent at any time in the app under About, Privacy choices, and reset or delete your advertising ID in Android's privacy settings. Buying MetalWake Pro removes all ads. Purchase verification only runs if you choose to buy MetalWake Pro. The alarms and all music work fully offline, no internet connection is required to wake up.
Crivid AS
Email: hellothere@crivid.com
Web: crivid.com
🔥 HELLFIRE — THE PRE-ALARM SYSTEM
Set MetalWake to begin a bright-screen pre-alarm before the actual alarm fires. The screen erupts in red and orange flames flickering behind a ceremonial bell while a countdown ticks down. Dismiss with a 3-second hold — most people are awake before the real alarm hits.
⚡ HELLQUAKE — ESCALATING VIBRATION
Five intensity levels from a low rumble to a full earthquake. Works through Do Not Disturb, lockscreen, and aggressive battery savers like OxygenOS, MIUI, and Samsung One UI.
🎸 17 ORIGINAL HEAVY METAL TRACKS
Every track is original — no licensing strings attached. Genres span thrash, doom, black metal, death metal, sludge, prog, and metalcore. Pick a track per alarm or hit RANDOM.
⏰ ALARM FEATURES THAT JUST WORK
Survives swipe-kill on aggressive Android skins. Restores after reboot. Multi-day repeat patterns (weekdays, weekends, custom). Customizable fade-in. Snooze with live countdown badge. Maximum 5 snoozes. 12H/24H toggle.
🛡 PRIVACY-FIRST
All tracks and unlimited alarms are free. A small banner ad keeps it free, never on the alarm screen; MetalWake Pro removes it for good. No microphone, contacts, or location access.
Your morning sets the tone for your day. Generic buzzers train your brain to associate waking up with annoyance. MetalWake flips that — your phone wakes you with the energy that matches the day you're about to have. Wake up. Burn it down.
MetalWake is part of the GenreWake series, a family of genre-specific alarm apps from Crivid AS — a small Norwegian software studio building tools we use ourselves every morning. Other GenreWake apps include ClassicalWake (orchestral), RapWake (hip-hop), with K-Pop, Country, Techno, 80s, and Grunge editions on the way.
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