Privacy Policy for AudioWave
Last updated: January 10, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to AudioWave, the online Audio Waveform Generator designed to help you create beautiful visual representations of your audio files. At AudioWave (audiowaveform.org), your privacy is of utmost importance to us, and this privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our services.
This policy applies to all users of our service, including both free and premium subscribers.
Information Collection and Use
We collect minimal data to provide you with the best experience while using AudioWave:
1. Audio File Processing
- What We Collect: Audio files you upload are processed entirely in your browser and are never stored on our servers.
- Purpose: To generate waveform visualizations from your audio content.
- Retention: Audio files are not retained and are immediately discarded after processing.
2. Account Information (Premium Users)
- What We Collect: Email address, username, and authentication data when you create an account for premium features.
- Purpose: To provide account access, billing management, and premium feature availability.
- Retention: Account data is retained until account deletion or service termination.
3. Payment Information
- What We Collect: Payment processing is handled by secure third-party payment providers. We do not store credit card or payment information on our servers.
- Purpose: To process premium subscriptions and manage billing when payment features become available.
- Retention: Transaction records are kept by payment providers for accounting and legal compliance purposes.
4. Usage Analytics
- What We Collect: Anonymous usage statistics such as page views, feature usage, and general interaction patterns.
- Purpose: To understand how users interact with our service and improve the user experience.
- Retention: Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized.
5. Device Information
- What We Collect: Basic device information such as browser type, operating system, and screen resolution.
- Purpose: To optimize our service for different devices and ensure compatibility across platforms.
6. Cookies and Local Storage
- What We Collect: Small data files that store your preferences and settings locally in your browser.
- Purpose: To remember your waveform style preferences, authentication status, and improve your user experience across sessions.
Data Storage and Security
We prioritize the security and privacy of your data. AudioWave is designed with privacy in mind:
- No Server Storage: Your audio files are processed entirely in your browser using client-side technology and are never uploaded to or stored on our servers.
- Local Processing: All waveform generation happens locally on your device, ensuring your audio content remains private.
- Encrypted Connections: All communications with our website use HTTPS encryption to protect your data in transit.
- Secure Authentication: Premium accounts use industry-standard OAuth authentication through Google.
- Data Minimization: We only collect data necessary to provide and improve our service.
- Regular Security Updates: We regularly update our security measures and monitor for potential vulnerabilities.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties. The limited data we collect may only be shared in the following circumstances:
- Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests from public authorities.
- Safety and Security: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others.
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our service (e.g., payment processing, analytics).
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user data may be transferred as part of the transaction.
- Consent: With your explicit consent for specific purposes.
Third-Party Services
AudioWave integrates with several third-party services to provide our functionality:
Authentication Providers
- Google OAuth: For secure account creation and login
Payment Processing
- Third-party Payment Providers: For secure payment processing and subscription management when payment features become available
Analytics and Performance
- Anonymous Analytics: To understand usage patterns and improve service quality
These services may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We do not share personally identifiable information beyond what is necessary for service functionality.
Your Rights and Choices
You have several rights regarding your personal information and how we use it:
Data Access and Control
- Audio Files: Your audio files never leave your device and remain under your complete control
- Account Data: Premium users can access and update their account information at any time
- Local Storage: You can clear your browser's local storage to remove any saved preferences
- Cookies: You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect functionality
User Rights (Premium Users)
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Portability: Request your data in a portable format
- Objection: Object to certain types of data processing
Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@audiowaveform.org. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
Data Retention
- Audio Files: Not stored on our servers; processed locally and immediately discarded
- Account Data: Retained until account deletion or 3 years of inactivity
- Payment Records: Retained for 7 years for legal and accounting compliance
- Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained indefinitely
- Cookies and Local Storage: Controlled by your browser settings
International Data Transfers
AudioWave operates globally and may transfer data to countries outside your residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including:
- Standard contractual clauses with service providers
- Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
- Your explicit consent where required
Children's Privacy
AudioWave is not intended for 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 immediately.
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:
- Post the updated policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date
- Notify premium users via email for material changes
- Provide notice on our website for significant changes
Your continued use of AudioWave after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: support@audiowaveform.org Website: audiowaveform.org
For privacy-related inquiries, please include "Privacy Policy" in your email subject line.
By using AudioWave, you consent to our privacy policy and agree to its terms. Thank you for trusting us with your audio visualization needs!