1. Introduction

Welcome to Guitar Tool Hub ("we," "our," or "the Site"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your information.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Tool Inputs: The chord diagrams, fingering patterns, and any other data you enter into our tools are processed entirely in your browser using JavaScript. This data:
  • Never leaves your device
  • Is not transmitted to our servers
  • Is not stored in any database
  • Disappears when you close your browser or clear the input field
  • May be cached temporarily in your browser for convenience (you control this)
• Feedback: If you submit feedback through our feedback form (powered by Formspree), we collect your email address (if provided) and the content of your message.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Analytics Data (Vercel Analytics): We use Vercel Analytics to understand how users interact with our tools. This may include:
  • Page views and navigation patterns
  • Device type and browser information
  • Geographic location (country/region level only)
  • Referral sources
  • Performance metrics (page load times)

2.3 Account Information (Future Paid Features)

When we introduce paid features requiring accounts, we may collect:

• Email address: For account access and communication
• Payment information: Processed securely by our payment provider (we do not store full credit card details on our servers)
• Account preferences: Your personalized settings
• Feature usage data: Which tools and features you use

Important: We will never store your chord diagrams, fingering patterns, or any creative content in our database. Your musical content remains private and exists only in your browser's cache, which you control.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Operation: To provide and maintain our guitar tools and functionality
• Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve the site's features and performance
• Communication: To respond to your feedback and inquiries
• Technical Issues: To diagnose and fix technical problems
• Account Management: To manage paid subscriptions and deliver premium features (when available)

We do not use your data for advertising purposes or share it with advertising networks.

4. Data Storage and Processing

• Local Processing: All tool functionality happens in your browser. Your inputs and diagrams are not transmitted to or stored on our servers.
• Third-Party Services:
  • Vercel: Hosts our application and processes analytics data according to their privacy policy
  • Formspree: Processes and stores feedback form submissions according to their privacy policy
  • Payment Processor (future): When implemented, we will use a secure payment processor (such as Stripe) that complies with PCI-DSS standards

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use minimal cookies and tracking technologies:

• Vercel Analytics: Uses privacy-friendly analytics that do not track individual users across websites and do not use cookies for tracking purposes
• Essential Cookies: May be used to maintain basic functionality of the application and remember your preferences
• Browser Cache: Your browser may temporarily cache your chord diagrams and inputs for your convenience—this is controlled by you and can be cleared at any time

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With Vercel, Formspree, and our payment processor (when implemented), as necessary to operate the service
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition (users would be notified in advance)

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights:

• Access: Request information about what data we have collected about you
• Deletion: Request deletion of your feedback submissions or account data
• Opt-Out: Use browser settings to block cookies or use ad blockers to prevent analytics tracking
• Browser Privacy: Your chord diagrams and inputs remain in your browser and can be cleared by closing the browser or clearing your browser data
• Account Control: Delete your account and associated data at any time (when accounts are available)

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at victoriakobayashi553@gmail.com so we can delete it.

9. Data Security

We implement the following security measures to protect your information:

• HTTPS Encryption: All data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard SSL/TLS
• Secure Hosting: Infrastructure provided by Vercel with enterprise-grade security
• Minimal Data Collection: We collect only what's necessary to operate the service
• Local Processing: Your tool inputs never leave your device
• No Sensitive Storage: We don't store credit card information or your creative content
• Regular Updates: We maintain up-to-date security patches and monitoring

However, no internet transmission method is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data using commercially acceptable means, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. International Users

Our service is hosted on Vercel's global infrastructure. By using our service, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection laws.

12. Data Retention

We retain different types of data for different periods:

• Tool Inputs: Not stored on our servers; only cached temporarily in your browser under your control
• Feedback Submissions: Retained for 2 years or until deletion is requested
• Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized; retained indefinitely for service improvement
• Account Data (future): Retained while your account is active and for 30 days after account deletion for backup purposes
• Payment Records: Retained as required by law and financial regulations (typically 7 years)

13. Your Enhanced Privacy Rights

For EU Residents (GDPR)

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to data portability
• Right to restrict or object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent at any time

For California Residents (CCPA)

• Right to know what personal information we collect and how it's used
• Right to delete your personal information
• Right to opt-out of any sale of personal information (note: we do not sell data)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

For All Users

• Right to opt-out of analytics tracking via browser settings
• Right to request deletion of feedback submissions
• Right to access any data we have about you
• Right to clear your browser cache containing your tool data

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at victoriakobayashi553@gmail.com

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. For significant changes, we may also notify you via email (if you have an account). We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

• Email: victoriakobayashi553@gmail.com
• Feedback Form: guitartoolhub.com/feedback
• DMCA/Copyright: victoriakobayashi553@gmail.com

16. Copyright Notice

These tools are provided for personal practice and educational use. Users are responsible for respecting copyright laws. Do not sell, publicly distribute, or perform copyrighted material without proper authorization from the copyright holders. See our Terms of Use for more information.