tonecat
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Privacy Policy

Effective date: September 2, 2025

ToneCat (“ToneCat,” "we," "us," or "our") collects some Personal Data (“data”) from its users. We value privacy and transparency when it comes to user data, so we take our responsibility to you very seriously. This privacy statement describes how and why we might collect, store, use, and/or share ("process") your information when you use our services (“Services”), such as when you:

Data Controller: ToneCat operates as the data controller for personal information collected through our Services.

Questions or concerns? Reading this Privacy Policy will help you understand your privacy rights and choices. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services. If you still have any questions or concerns, please contact us at support@tonecat.io.


TABLE OF CONTENTS

  1. What data do we collect?
  2. How do we use your data?
  3. How do we store your data?
  4. When and with whom do we share your data?
  5. What are your data protection rights?
  6. Cookie Policy and Tracking Technologies
  7. Is your information transferred internationally?
  8. How long do we keep your information?
  9. How do we keep your information safe?
  10. Do we collect information from minors?
  11. Changes to our Privacy Policy
  12. How can you contact us?

1. What data do we collect?

User provided data: ToneCat collects the following data if/when you provide it directly to us:

Additional Data Not Collected: The following data is created and stored in your browser’s local storage, but is NOT collected by ToneCat:

Data automatically collected: Some information — such as your Internet Protocol (IP) address and/or browser and device characteristics — is collected automatically when you visit our site. Some of this information is tracked by our web hosting provider (Hostinger), and through Google Analytics. You can opt out of allowing us to collect this information either by not using our Services, or limit access by turning off analytics related cookies by clicking here on Manage Cookies (also found in the footer of every page of our site). Read more about Google Analytics tracking in the Cookies section of this Privacy Policy.

Sensitive Information: We do not process sensitive information.

If you believe a certain data type is missing from the lists above, please contact us and we will answer any questions and update the Privacy Policy where necessary.

2. How do we use your data?

We use your data for the following reasons:

Legal Basis for Processing: We process your personal information based on:

3. How do we store your data?

ToneCat securely stores your data (email address) within our web host’s (Hostinger) database. In the future, we plan to securely store your data (email address, username, user presets) using PostgreSQL on Supabase as we begin to phase in basic user accounts, at which time we will update this section (and other relevant sections) of this Privacy Policy. Currently, any usernames and presets data are not stored on our servers, and are only saved in the local storage of your device’s browser.

4. When and with whom do we share your data?

We share data only with:

5. What are your data protection rights?

ToneCat would like to make sure you are fully aware of all of your data protection rights. Every user is entitled to the following:

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@tonecat.io. We will respond within 30 days of receiving your request. If you're unsatisfied with our response, you may file a complaint with your local data protection authority.

6. Cookie Policy and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to maintain site functionality, security, and to analyze website usage through Google Analytics. The types of cookies are:

Google Analytics: Our analytics service collects non-personally identifiable information including IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, and usage patterns. This helps us understand site performance and improve user experience. For information on Google Analytics' Privacy Policy, visit: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=en

Your Cookie Choices: We operate on an opt-in basis for analytics tracking. Upon your first visit, you'll see a cookie consent popup with these options:

You can modify your cookie preferences at any time using the "Manage Cookies" link found in the footer of every page.

7. Is your information transferred internationally?

Our services use infrastructure and third-party providers based in the United States. Regardless of your location, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the US by us and our service providers under appropriate data protection safeguards.

8. How long do we keep your information?

We retain personal information as follows:

9. How do we keep your information safe?

In Short: We aim to protect your personal information through a system of organizational and technical security measures.

We have implemented appropriate and reasonable technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process. However, despite our safeguards and efforts to secure your information, no electronic transmission over the Internet or information storage technology can be guaranteed to be 100% secure, so we cannot promise or guarantee that hackers, cyber-criminals, or other unauthorized third parties will not be able to defeat our security and improperly collect, access, steal, or modify your information. Although we will do our best to protect your personal information, transmission of personal information to and from our Services is at your own risk. You should only access the Services within a secure environment.

10. Do we collect information from minors?

In Short: We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 and operate as a general audience website.

Our General Audience Services: ToneCat operates as a general audience music tools website intended for musicians of all skill levels. We do not direct our services toward children under 13, nor do we knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.

Educational Use: We recognize that music teachers may direct students to use our tools for educational purposes. If you are an educator, you are responsible for obtaining any necessary parental permissions before directing students under 13 to use our Services.

If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete such information promptly. If you believe we may have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at support@toncat.io.

Age Restrictions: While our Services are designed for general audiences, users under 18 should obtain parental permission before providing any personal information or creating accounts connected to our Services, as they should do with any websites requesting their personal information.

11. Changes to our Privacy Policy

In Short: We may update this policy as needed and will notify you of material changes through appropriate channels.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, legal requirements, or other factors. The updated version will be indicated by a revised "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

Material Changes: For significant changes that materially affect how we collect, use, or share your personal information, we will provide notice through one or more of the following methods:

Changes will take effect 30 days after we post the updated policy, unless we specify a different timeframe or applicable law requires immediate implementation.

Your continued use of our Services after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the revised policy. If you disagree with any changes, you may discontinue use of our Services and contact us to delete your account and personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.

12. How can you contact us?

If you have any questions about ToneCat’s Privacy Policy or your data on our platform, please do not hesitate to contact us at support@tonecat.io.

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