Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

App Usage Data

To improve your experience and app functionality, we collect:

• Usage Analytics: Daily/weekly active users, session duration, and feature usage
• Feature Interaction: Which chords you explore, progressions you create, and tuning preferences
• Performance Data: App crashes, loading times, and technical issues
• Conversion Tracking: Whether you interact with premium upgrade options

User Preferences

We store your app settings locally on your device:

• Tuning preferences (Standard, Drop D, Open G, etc.)
• Theme and display preferences (light/dark mode, accent colors)
• Saved chord progressions and favorites
• Custom tunings you create

Subscription Information

For premium subscriptions, we work with:

• Apple App Store: Subscription status and purchase history
• Google Play Store: Subscription status and purchase history
• RevenueCat: Subscription management and analytics

We do not store your payment information directly.

How We Use Your Information

App Functionality

• Provide chord learning features and progression building
• Save your preferences and progress across sessions
• Deliver high-quality audio for chords and progressions
• Manage your premium subscription access

App Improvement

• Analyze usage patterns to improve features
• Identify and fix bugs and performance issues
• Understand which features are most valuable to users
• Optimize the user experience based on usage data

Analytics and Insights

• Track app performance and user engagement
• Monitor subscription conversion rates
• Understand user behavior patterns
• Generate anonymous usage statistics
• Analyze user flow completion and drop-off points
• Measure feature adoption and usage patterns
• Conduct A/B testing to optimize user experience

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We Do Not Sell Your Data

GuitarGuide does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Third-Party Services

We use the following services to provide our app functionality:

• Firebase Analytics: Anonymous usage analytics and crash reporting
• Event Tracking Services: (Mixpanel, Amplitude, PostHog, or similar) User flow analysis and behavior tracking
• RevenueCat: Subscription management and purchase validation
• Apple App Store: iOS app distribution and subscription billing
• Google Play Store: Android app distribution and subscription billing
• Data Analysis Platforms: (Google BigQuery, Supabase, or similar) Advanced analytics and data processing
• Customer Feedback Platforms: In-app feedback collection and user communication
• Marketing Analytics: Customer acquisition cost (CAC) and lifetime value (LTV) tracking

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or to:

• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect our rights and property
• Prevent fraud or security issues
• Protect user safety

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Encrypted data transmission
• Secure cloud storage for analytics data
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Limited access to user data on a need-to-know basis

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Control

• View and modify your app preferences within the app
• Delete saved progressions and custom tunings
• Manage your subscription through your app store account
• Opt out of analytics data collection (contact us)
• Request data export for your personal information
• Opt out of A/B testing and experimental features
• Unsubscribe from marketing communications

Data Deletion

You can request deletion of your data by contacting us. Note that some data may be retained for legal or security purposes.

Subscription Management

Manage your premium subscription through:

• iOS: Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions
• Android: Google Play Store > Subscriptions

Children's Privacy

GuitarGuide is suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

International Users

If you're using GuitarGuide from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where our servers are located.

Future Analytics and Data Collection

As GuitarGuide grows, we may implement additional analytics and data collection methods to improve the user experience:

Advanced Analytics (MVP Release Phase)

• Event Tracking: Detailed user flow analysis to identify onboarding drop-offs and feature adoption
• Qualitative Data: In-app feedback collection and optional email surveys
• Community Engagement: Discord or similar platform integration for user feedback

Mature Analytics (Growth Phase)

• Advanced Data Processing: Export analytics data to specialized platforms for deeper insights
• Marketing Analytics: Customer acquisition cost (CAC) and lifetime value (LTV) tracking
• A/B Testing: Experiment with different app features and user experiences
• Retention Analysis: Understanding what drives user engagement and subscription conversion

We will always notify users of significant changes to our data collection practices and provide clear opt-out options.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Sending a notification through the app
• Updating the "Last Updated" date below

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