Last updated: December 2024
Our Commitment to Privacy
At SoundWave, we take your privacy seriously. This policy outlines how we handle information when you use our music discovery platform.
Information We Collect
Search Queries: When you search for music, we process your search terms to provide relevant results. These queries are sent to the Deezer API to retrieve music information.
Usage Data: We may collect basic usage information to improve the service, such as which features are used most frequently.
No Personal Information: SoundWave does not require user accounts, login credentials, or any personal identifying information to use the platform.
Third-Party Services
SoundWave integrates with the following third-party services to provide its functionality:
- Deezer API: Used to search and retrieve music data including tracks, albums, artists, and preview audio. Please refer to Deezer's Privacy Policy for information on how they handle data.
- LyricsOVH API: Used to fetch song lyrics. Your search queries are sent to this service to retrieve lyrics information.
Cookies and Local Storage
SoundWave may use browser local storage to temporarily cache search results and improve performance. This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers. You can clear this data at any time through your browser settings.
Data Security
All communications between your browser and SoundWave are encrypted using HTTPS. Since we don't collect or store personal information, there is no user data that could be compromised.
Audio Previews
The 30-second audio previews are streamed directly from Deezer's servers. We do not store, download, or redistribute any audio content. All preview playback is subject to Deezer's terms of service.
Children's Privacy
SoundWave does not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13. The service is designed to be used by anyone interested in discovering music, without requiring personal information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Your Rights
Since we don't collect or store personal information, there is no user data to access, modify, or delete. You can use SoundWave anonymously without creating an account or providing any personal details.
Contact
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle data, please feel free to reach out. Your privacy and trust are important to us.