Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy — The Guitar Tune


Website: https://theguitartune.com

Welcome to The Guitar Tune, your trusted online destination for accurate, easy, and free guitar tuning tools.
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and safeguard the personal information of users who visit or interact with our website and related tools.

We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected and transparent.
By using our website or any of our tools, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect minimal information from our users, and only for improving website functionality and user experience.
Here’s what we may collect:

a) Non-Personal Information

We may automatically gather general data about your interaction with the site, such as:

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Device type (mobile, tablet, desktop)
  • IP address (used only for analytics and approximate location)
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Referring URLs (how you found our site)

This information helps us understand how visitors use our website and what features need improvement.

b) Microphone Input

When you use the Online Guitar Tuner, your browser may ask for microphone access.
We only use this audio input locally within your browser to detect pitch and frequency in real time.
We never record, store, upload, or share your microphone input.

Your audio data never leaves your device.

c) Voluntary Data

If you contact us via email or a contact form, we may collect your name and email address solely to reply to your inquiry.
We do not share or use this data for marketing without your explicit consent.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the limited data we collect to:

  • Ensure smooth operation of our tuner and metronome tools
  • Improve site performance and stability
  • Analyze site traffic and popular pages (via analytics)
  • Identify and fix bugs or technical issues
  • Enhance user experience by optimizing layouts and responsiveness
  • Maintain security against malicious access or abuse

We do not sell, rent, or trade any of your information to third parties.

3. Microphone Permissions & Audio Data

Our tuner and pitch detection features require temporary microphone access.
This is handled through your browser’s built-in Web Audio API.

Key points:

  • You will always be prompted for permission before mic access
  • The access is used only while the tuner is active
  • The tuner processes sound waves locally and does not transmit them online
  • Once you close or refresh the page, microphone access ends automatically

If you deny access, you can still browse other parts of the site without using the tuner.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to personalize and improve your experience.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember preferences and analyze usage trends.

Types of cookies we may use:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for core site functionality.
  • Analytics Cookies: Used to measure website traffic and performance (e.g., Google Analytics).
  • Preference Cookies: Save user preferences such as tuning mode or dark/light theme.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings anytime, though some features may not work properly.

5. Third-Party Services

We may integrate third-party tools that assist in analytics or performance.
These may include:

  • Google Analytics – For anonymous traffic analysis
  • Cloudflare CDN – To optimize speed and security
  • Advertising or Affiliate Networks (if enabled in future)

Each third-party service has its own privacy policy. We encourage users to review them before interacting with their content.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any external websites linked from our platform.

6. Data Retention & Deletion

We retain only minimal information for as long as necessary to provide and improve our services.
Most analytical data is aggregated and anonymized, meaning it cannot identify individual users.

You may contact us anytime to request:

  • Deletion of any personal data (if provided voluntarily)
  • Removal from email communications
  • Clarification about what data we hold about you

Email us at: support@theguitartune.com

7. Children’s Privacy

Our services are safe for all audiences but are not directed toward children under 13 years old.
We do not knowingly collect or store data from minors.
If you believe a child under 13 has provided us information, please contact us immediately so we can remove it.

8. Data Security Measures

We take your data protection seriously.
Our security measures include:

  • HTTPS encryption on all pages
  • Regular malware scans
  • Secure hosting with firewalls and DDoS protection
  • Limited access to administrative systems

While no online service can guarantee 100% security, we do our best to ensure that your information is safe and handled responsibly.

9. Advertising and Affiliate Disclosure

Currently, The Guitar Tune does not display ads or use affiliate tracking.
If we introduce affiliate links or ad placements in the future, they will be clearly disclosed within our pages.

Any revenue generated will help maintain the site and keep tools free for users.

10. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA Compliance)

If you are located in the European Union (EU), United Kingdom (UK), or California (USA), you have certain legal rights:

  • Right to access the data we store about you
  • Right to request correction or deletion of your data
  • Right to object to data processing
  • Right to withdraw consent anytime

To exercise any of these rights, please contact: privacy@theguitartune.com

We respond to all valid requests within 30 days.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect new tools, technologies, or legal requirements.
All updates will be posted here with a new “Last Updated” date.
We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, feedback, or privacy concerns, please reach out to us:

The Guitar Tune Support Team
📧 Email: support@theguitartune.com
🌐 Website: https://theguitartune.com

We will do our best to respond promptly and help resolve your concerns.

13. Consent

By using The Guitar Tune, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with it.
If you disagree with any part of the policy, please discontinue use of the website and its services.

Summary

  • We respect your privacy.
  • We do not store or record your microphone audio.
  • We use minimal cookies and analytics.
  • We never sell your data.
  • You have full control over your privacy preferences.

Thank you for trusting The Guitar Tune — your partner in perfect sound and precision tuning.