Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

BarSync ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and application (collectively, the "Service").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use BarSync. By accessing or using BarSync, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create a BarSync account, we collect the following information:

• Email address
• Username
• Password (encrypted)
• Profile picture (optional)
• Bio or profile description (optional)
• Social media links (optional)

User Content

We collect and store the content you upload to BarSync, including:

• Audio files (beats, tracks)
• Lyrics and textual content
• Project metadata and timing information
• Waveform data and markers

Technical Data

We automatically collect certain technical information about your interactions with BarSync:

• IP address and geolocation
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referral source
• Usage patterns and feature interactions

Payment Information

When you subscribe to BarSync, payment information is processed by Stripe, our third-party payment processor. We do not directly store your credit card information on our servers. We may store the last four digits of your card, card type, and billing address for accounting purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the BarSync Service
• Create and manage your user account
• Process subscription payments and billing inquiries
• Send you service-related announcements and updates
• Respond to your inquiries and customer support requests
• Personalize your experience and recommend features
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our Service
• Detect and prevent fraud, security issues, and abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Payment Processing

Payment processing for BarSync subscriptions is handled by Stripe. Stripe is a third-party payment processor that complies with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). When you enter payment information during subscription, it is transmitted directly to Stripe's secure servers.

BarSync does not store full credit card numbers on our servers. Your payment information is encrypted and processed in accordance with Stripe's privacy policy and security standards. For more information about Stripe's data practices, visit https://stripe.com/privacy.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

BarSync uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:

• Session Cookies: Used to maintain your login session and remember your preferences while using BarSync.
• Persistent Cookies: Allow us to remember you on future visits and personalize your experience.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with BarSync to improve our Service.

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings. You can disable cookies, though this may limit your ability to use certain features of BarSync.

6. Data Storage and Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

Your data is stored on secure servers operated by our hosting provider and is only accessed by authorized BarSync personnel for purposes of maintaining and improving the Service.

7. Your Data Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your account and associated data. We will delete your account and personal information upon request, except where we are required to retain it by law.
• Right to Correct: You can update or correct your account information at any time through your account settings.
• Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a portable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@barsync.app. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

8. Third-Party Services

BarSync may integrate with or use third-party services to provide and improve our Service:

• Stripe: Payment processing and subscription management
• Google Analytics: Website analytics and usage tracking (anonymized)
• Vercel: Application hosting and infrastructure

These third-party services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies before providing personal information. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services.

9. Children's Privacy

BarSync is not intended for children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete such information promptly.

Users between 13 and 18 may use BarSync with parental consent. Parents can contact us to request information about their child's use of BarSync or to request deletion of their child's account.

10. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted to this page, and we will notify you via email of significant changes. Your continued use of BarSync after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: