Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 14, 2024
At Fret Not, your privacy is our priority. This Privacy Policy explains how the Fret Not mobile application ("App") collects, uses, and protects your information.
Information We Collect
Data You Provide
When you use Fret Not, you may provide the following information:
- Song Information: Titles, artists, chords, capo positions, notes, and other song-related data you manually enter or import from Spotify.
- Lists and Favorites: Custom lists you create and songs you mark as favorites.
- Tab Links: URLs to guitar tabs you save for reference.
Automatically Collected Information
The App does not automatically collect any personal information, analytics, or usage data. We do not use tracking technologies, cookies, or third-party analytics services.
How We Use Your Information
Local Storage
All data you enter into Fret Not is stored locally on your device using iOS UserDefaults. This data never leaves your device unless you enable iCloud Sync (see below).
iCloud Sync (Optional)
If you choose to enable iCloud Sync:
- Your song data, lists, and favorites are synchronized to your personal iCloud account using Apple's NSUbiquitousKeyValueStore.
- This data is stored in your own iCloud storage and is not accessible to us or any third parties.
- Syncing occurs automatically between your devices signed in to the same iCloud account.
- You can disable iCloud Sync at any time through your device's iCloud settings.
Microphone Access
The App requests microphone permission solely for the guitar tuner feature:
- Audio captured by the microphone is processed in real-time on your device to detect guitar pitch.
- Audio is never recorded, stored, or transmitted off your device.
- You can revoke microphone access at any time through your device's Settings.
Spotify Integration
When you use Spotify features in the App:
- The App communicates with Spotify's API through our secure backend server (hosted on Netlify) to search for songs and import playlists.
- We only access publicly available Spotify catalog data (song titles, artists, album art) that you choose to import.
- We do not access your Spotify account, listening history, or personal data.
- No Spotify authentication tokens or credentials are stored in the App or on our servers.
- The backend server only stores API credentials required to communicate with Spotify on behalf of the App.
Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties. The only data transmission that occurs is:
- To iCloud: If you enable iCloud Sync, your data syncs to your personal iCloud account (managed by Apple).
- To Spotify API: When searching for songs or importing playlists, song metadata is retrieved from Spotify's public catalog through our secure backend.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures:
- All data is stored locally on your device using iOS's secure storage mechanisms.
- iCloud Sync uses Apple's encrypted storage and transmission protocols.
- Communication with our Spotify backend uses HTTPS encryption.
- We do not maintain any servers that store your personal data.
Children's Privacy
Fret Not is suitable for users of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. The App does not require user accounts or personal information to function.
Your Rights
You have full control over your data:
- Access: All your data is accessible within the App.
- Delete: You can delete individual songs, lists, or all data by deleting the App.
- Export: Your data is stored in standard formats on your device and iCloud (if enabled).
- Opt-Out: You can disable iCloud Sync or microphone access at any time through device Settings.
Third-Party Services
Spotify
When using Spotify features, you interact with Spotify's services subject to their Privacy Policy.
Apple iCloud
If you enable iCloud Sync, your data is stored in your iCloud account subject to Apple's Privacy Policy.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Data Retention
Your data is retained locally on your device and in your iCloud account (if sync is enabled) until you delete it. We do not store any of your data on our servers.
International Users
Fret Not is available worldwide. Your data is stored on your device and optionally in your iCloud account, which may be stored in data centers in various locations depending on your Apple ID region.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:
Summary
In short:
- ✅ Your data stays on your device (and your personal iCloud if you choose)
- ✅ Microphone is only used for the tuner and audio never leaves your device
- ✅ No tracking, no analytics, no ads
- ✅ We don't sell or share your data with anyone
- ✅ You can delete all your data by deleting the app
We built Fret Not to be a private, personal songbook. Your songs are yours, and yours alone.