Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

At TheGuitarTuner.com, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website.

The Short Version

We don't collect your audio data. Your microphone audio is processed entirely in your browser and is never sent to our servers. We believe your practice sessions should stay private.

Information We Collect

Microphone Access

Our tuner requires access to your device's microphone to detect pitch. This audio data is:

• Processed locally in your web browser
• Never recorded or stored
• Never transmitted to our servers or any third party
• Only used while the tuner is actively running

Analytics Data

We may collect anonymous usage statistics to improve our service, including:

• Pages visited and time spent
• Browser type and device information
• Referring website
• General geographic location (country/region level)

This data is collected in aggregate and cannot be used to identify individual users.

Contact Information

If you choose to contact us through our contact form, we collect:

• Your name
• Email address
• Message content

This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is not shared with third parties.

Cookies

We use minimal cookies to:

• Remember your preferences (such as theme settings)
• Understand how visitors use our site (analytics)

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect some functionality.

Third-Party Services

We may use the following third-party services:

• Google Fonts — To provide beautiful typography
• Analytics providers — To understand site usage (anonymized data only)

Each of these services has their own privacy policies governing their use of data.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction of data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt out of analytics tracking

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.