Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

KameChords ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our chord sheet editor application. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Terms of Service.

2. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following types of information:

• Account Information: Email address and authentication credentials when you create an account
• User Content: Chord sheets, song titles, lyrics, and other content you create within the application
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the application, including features used and preferences set
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers for authentication and security purposes
• Local Storage: Preferences and session data stored locally on your device

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain the KameChords service
• To authenticate your account and ensure security
• To store and sync your chord sheets across devices
• To improve and optimize the application experience
• To communicate important updates about the service
• To respond to your support requests and inquiries

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption:

• Cloud Storage: Your chord sheets and account data are stored in secure cloud infrastructure (Supabase) with encryption at rest and in transit
• Local Storage: Some preferences and session data may be stored locally on your device using browser storage mechanisms
• Access Controls: Your content is private by default and only accessible to you when authenticated

While we implement robust security measures, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but continuously work to protect your data.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties except in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We use trusted third-party services (such as Supabase for database and authentication) that process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests
• Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public

Your chord sheets and song content remain private and are never shared with other users or third parties for marketing purposes.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: You can access and review your account information and content at any time
• Correction: You can update or correct your information through your account settings
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and all associated data by contacting us
• Export: You can export your chord sheets and data from the application
• Opt-out: You can opt out of non-essential communications

7. Cookies and Tracking

KameChords uses minimal tracking technologies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and basic functionality
• Local Storage: Used to store preferences and session data locally on your device
• We do not use third-party advertising cookies or tracking pixels

8. Children's Privacy

KameChords is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

9. International Users

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. By using KameChords, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Your continued use of KameChords after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with services. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or security purposes.