Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

ReGroove ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Spotify Account Information: When you connect your Spotify account, we collect:

• Your Spotify username and user ID
• Profile information (display name, profile picture)
• Email address (if provided by Spotify)
• Playlist data you choose to upload

Playlist Information:

• Song titles, artists, and metadata
• Playlist names and descriptions
• Creation and modification dates

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

Usage Data:

• Pages visited and features used
• Time spent on the Service
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• IP address

Cookies and Tracking Technologies:

• Session cookies for authentication
• Analytics cookies to understand usage patterns
• Preference cookies to remember your settings

2.3 Third-Party Data

• Data received from Spotify API in accordance with Spotify's Privacy Policy
• Authentication tokens for Spotify integration

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain the Service
• Enable Spotify playlist integration
• Display your public playlists to other users
• Generate song recommendations from playlists
• Improve and personalize your experience
• Communicate with you about the Service
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns
• Detect and prevent technical issues or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 Public Information

• Playlists uploaded without a connected Spotify account are public by default
• Public playlists can be viewed by all Service users
• Your Spotify display name may be visible on connected playlists

4.2 Third-Party Services

• Spotify: We share necessary authentication data with Spotify to enable integration
• Analytics Providers: We may use services like Google Analytics to understand usage
• Hosting Providers: Our Service is hosted on third-party servers

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to:

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

4.4 Business Transfers

If ReGroove is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale, your information may be transferred to the new entity.

5. Data Retention

• We retain your information as long as your account is active
• You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time
• Some information may be retained for legal or operational purposes
• Public playlists may remain visible unless explicitly deleted

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Opt-Out: Decline certain data collection practices
• Withdraw Consent: Revoke Spotify account connection

To exercise these rights, contact us at max.bauer.wd@gmail.com

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS)
• Secure storage of authentication tokens
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

ReGroove is not intended for users under 13 years of age. 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.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites (including Spotify). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. By using the Service, you consent to such transfers.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:

• Legal basis for processing (consent, legitimate interests)
• Right to data portability
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
• Right to object to processing

13. Cookies Policy

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use the Service
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling certain cookies may affect functionality.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending an email notification (if applicable)

Your continued use of the Service after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: