Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you use TuneRef.

1. What We Collect

1.1 Information you provide

• •URLs, titles, and text you paste for analysis
• •Account/profile info (if you register): name, email, password (hashed)
• •Indie Connect data (if applicable): audio files or hashes, license info, social links, contact details
• •Support requests, feedback, survey responses

1.2 Information collected automatically

• •Device & browser information (user-agent, OS, screen size)
• •IP address, approximate location (city/country level, not GPS)
• •Usage data: pages visited, features used, search queries, timestamps
• •Cookies & local storage (see Cookie Policy)

2. How We Use Your Information

• •Provide the Service: Analyze tracks, show risk scores, suggest alternatives
• •Improve & Personalize: Fix bugs, enhance accuracy, remember your preferences
• •Communication: Send updates, respond to support requests, notify of service changes
• •Analytics: Understand usage patterns, popular features, user demographics
• •Legal & Safety: Prevent abuse, comply with laws, enforce Terms of Use

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share it in limited cases:

• •Service Providers: Hosting (Replit), analytics (Plausible/GA4), email (Resend), ads (Carbon Ads)
• •API Partners: YouTube, Spotify, MusicBrainz, Jamendo (only track metadata, not personal info)
• •Legal Obligations: If required by law, court order, or to protect rights/safety
• •Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or asset sale (with notice)

4. Your Rights

Depending on your location (GDPR, CCPA, etc.), you may have rights to:

• •Access, correct, or delete your data
• •Object to or restrict processing
• •Data portability (receive your data in a machine-readable format)
• •Opt-out of marketing/analytics cookies (via Cookie Policy)

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@tuneref.app.

5. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures (HTTPS, password hashing, secure servers). However, no method is 100% secure. Please use strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication if available.

6. Children's Privacy

TuneRef is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we discover we have, we will delete it promptly.

7. International Transfers

Your data may be processed in the United States or other countries. We ensure adequate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) for international transfers.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We'll notify you of significant changes via email or a prominent notice on the site. Continued use after changes means you accept the new policy.

9. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at privacy@tuneref.app.