Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Guitar Practice Journal ("we," "our," or "the app"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our web application.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Email address and password when you create an account
• Practice Data: Practice sessions, goals, repertoire, and other data you input
• Audio Files: Any audio files you upload for practice (stored locally or in your cloud account)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: How you interact with the app, features used, and session duration
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device type
• Local Storage: Practice data stored in your browser's local storage (demo mode)

2.3 Permissions and Access

• Microphone Access: Required only for the Fretboard note recognition game feature. We do not record or store any audio from your microphone. The audio is processed locally in your browser for real-time pitch detection only.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the Guitar Practice Journal service
• Authenticate your account and enable cloud synchronization
• Save and sync your practice data across devices
• Send password reset and email verification emails
• Improve our service and develop new features
• Respond to your support requests

4. Data Storage and Security

• Cloud Storage: Account data is stored securely in Firebase (Google Cloud Platform)
• Local Storage: Demo mode data is stored only in your browser
• Encryption: All data transmission is encrypted using HTTPS
• Authentication: Passwords are securely hashed and never stored in plain text
• Email Service: We use SendGrid for transactional emails (password reset, verification)

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data. We share your information only in these circumstances:

• Service Providers: Firebase for authentication and data storage, SendGrid for email delivery
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights
• Your Consent: With your explicit permission

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Export your practice data
• Opt-out of non-essential communications

7. Data Retention

• Account Data: Retained while your account is active
• Practice Data: Retained until you delete it or close your account
• Demo Mode: Data stored only in your browser, cleared when you clear browser data

8. Children's Privacy

Guitar Practice Journal is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9. Changes to This Policy

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

10. Contact Us

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

General Inquiries: info@guitar-practice-journal.com
Support: support@guitar-practice-journal.com
Website: www.guitar-practice-journal.com

11. Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. These are necessary for the app to function properly. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.

12. Third-Party Services

Our app integrates with:

• YouTube: For video playback (subject to YouTube's privacy policy)
• Firebase: For authentication and data storage (subject to Google's privacy policy)
• SendGrid: For email delivery (subject to SendGrid's privacy policy)

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