Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

HumMatch ("we," "us," or "our") operates the hummatch.me website and service. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service. By using HumMatch, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Voice Data. When you use the hum test, we access your device microphone to capture audio samples. These samples are processed in your browser to detect pitch and vocal range. We do not store raw audio recordings on our servers. Only derived data (detected notes, frequency values, and vocal range) is retained for song matching.

Account Information. If you create an account, we collect your email address and generate a unique authentication token. This is used to manage your account, save playlists, and deliver premium features.

Payment Information. Premium subscriptions are processed through Stripe. We do not store your credit card number, CVV, or full payment details on our servers. Stripe handles all payment data in accordance with PCI-DSS standards. We receive only a transaction reference and subscription status from Stripe.

Usage Data. We collect anonymized analytics events (e.g., feature usage, page views, hum counts) to improve the service. This may include device type, browser type, and general geographic region.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To match your vocal range to songs in our catalog
• To manage your account and deliver premium features
• To process payments via Stripe
• To save your playlists and match history
• To improve and optimize the service
• To send transactional emails (e.g., welcome emails, account updates)
• To respond to support inquiries

4. We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We do not share your data with advertisers. Your voice data and personal information are used solely to operate and improve HumMatch.

5. Third-Party Services

Stripe. Payment processing is handled by Stripe, Inc. Their use of your data is governed by the Stripe Privacy Policy.

Hosting. Our service is hosted on Render.com. Data is stored on servers located in the United States.

6. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. Anonymized analytics data may be retained indefinitely to improve the service. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data from our systems within 30 days.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR and CCPA):

• Access. Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction. Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
• Deletion. Request deletion of your account and associated personal data.
• Portability. Request a machine-readable copy of your data.
• Opt-Out. Opt out of non-essential data processing or marketing communications.
• Do Not Sell. Under CCPA, you have the right to direct us not to sell your personal information. We do not sell personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Cookies & Local Storage

We use browser local storage to save your authentication token and preferences. We do not use third-party tracking cookies. Essential cookies may be used to maintain session state.

9. Children's Privacy

HumMatch is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.

10. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

11. 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. Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

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