🔒 Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters to us

Last Updated: February 1, 2026

Guitar Scribble ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website guitarscribble.com (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Your email address
• Your chosen username
• Password (stored securely using industry-standard encryption)

Google Sign-In

If you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from your Google account. We do not access your Google contacts, files, or any other Google data.

Profile Information

You may optionally upload a profile picture or select a preset avatar. Uploaded images are stored on our servers and displayed only within the Service.

User Content

We store the guitar tabs and related content you create using our Service, including:

• Tab titles and song information
• Tab content and notation data
• Creation and modification timestamps

Automatically Collected Information

When you access our Service, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website addresses

Microphone Access

Our Guitar Tuner tool may request access to your device's microphone to detect pitch for tuning purposes. Microphone audio is processed entirely within your browser and is never recorded, stored, or transmitted to our servers. You can deny or revoke microphone access at any time through your browser settings without affecting other functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
• Process and manage your account
• Store and display your guitar tabs
• Send important service-related communications
• Send marketing emails (with your consent)
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

3. Cookie Usage

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Essential Cookies: Maintain your login session and remember your preferences
• Analytics Cookies: Understand how visitors interact with our Service (via Google Analytics)
• Advertising Cookies: Display relevant advertisements (via Google AdSense, when applicable)
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may limit functionality of the Service.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

Brevo (Email Marketing)

We use Brevo to manage email communications. When you subscribe to our newsletter or create an account, your email address may be processed by Brevo in accordance with their privacy policy.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage patterns. Google may collect information about your use of our Service. See Google's privacy policy for more information.

Google AdSense

We may display advertisements through Google AdSense. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. See how Google uses information for advertising.

Payment Processors

For premium subscriptions, we use third-party payment processors (such as Stripe) to handle payment transactions. We do not store your complete credit card information on our servers. Payment processing is governed by the processor's privacy policy.

Affiliate Links

This site participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. When you purchase through our affiliate links, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.

Google Sign-In (OAuth)

We offer sign-in via Google OAuth 2.0. When you use this feature, Google shares limited profile information with us (name, email, profile photo). See Google's privacy policy. We do not receive your Google password.

5. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption of passwords and sensitive data
• Secure HTTPS connections
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Access controls for our staff

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your account information and user content for as long as your account remains active or as needed to provide you with our Service. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

Important: While we take reasonable measures to protect your data, Guitar Scribble is not responsible for data loss due to technical failures, security breaches, or other circumstances beyond our control. We recommend keeping local backups of any important tab content.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

For All Users

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and personal data
• Export: Request a copy of your tab data in a portable format

For EU/EEA Residents (GDPR)

• Right to restrict processing
• Right to object to processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to withdraw consent
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

For California Residents (CCPA)

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

8. Email Communications

We may send you:

• Service Emails: Account confirmations, password resets, security alerts, and important service updates. These are necessary for account operation and cannot be opted out of while maintaining an account.
• Marketing Emails: Newsletter, tips, feature announcements, and promotional content. You can opt out at any time. If you sign up using Google, you are automatically subscribed to our marketing emails and can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email or via our unsubscribe page.

To unsubscribe from marketing emails, click the unsubscribe link in any email or visit our unsubscribe page.

We send a verification email when you create an account to confirm your email address. This email contains a one-time verification link that expires in 24 hours.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to 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 and we will delete such information.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our Service, you consent to such transfers. We will take appropriate measures to ensure your information remains protected.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after such modifications constitutes your acknowledgment and acceptance of the modified policy.

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