This Privacy Policy explains how LandChords (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information about you when you use our website and web application (the “Service”). We keep this policy as plain as possible because we believe you deserve to understand exactly what happens with your data.
Account information. When you create an account, we collect your email address and, if you sign in via Google, your Google profile name and profile photo. We store a hashed representation of your password; we never store it in plain text.
Song data. We store the songs, chord progressions, lyrics, section structures, and vocal layer metadata you create in the app. This data is associated with your account and stored in our database.
Audio recordings. If you are a Pro subscriber and record vocal takes in Vocal Studio, the audio files are uploaded to and stored in our cloud storage to enable multi-device access. For Free-plan users, recordings are processed locally in your browser and are not uploaded to our servers. All recordings belong to you.
Usage information. We collect basic technical data to operate the Service: browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and approximate timezone. We do not use fingerprinting techniques.
Communications. If you contact us by email, we retain those communications to assist you and improve the Service.
We do not sell your personal data. We do not use your song content, lyrics, or recordings to train machine learning models without your explicit consent.
If you are in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we process your data under the following legal bases:
We share your information only in these limited circumstances:
Your song content, lyrics, and recordings are not shared with other users by default. If you use the Song Sharing feature, a mixed audio file of your song (and optionally chord structure, lyrics, and artist metadata you choose to provide) is uploaded to public cloud storage and accessible to anyone with the share link. Share links are revocable at any time; revoking a link deletes the associated audio file. No account information is revealed to viewers of a shared link.
LandChords offers AI-powered songwriting tools. Most tools are available to all users subject to daily usage limits; Pro subscribers receive higher limits. Analyze Song is available to Pro subscribers only.
What data is sent. The following tools transmit content to Google’s Gemini API. No audio recordings are sent to Gemini.
Word Tools (Rhyme & Thesaurus). English rhyme lookups are powered by the Datamuse API — only the single word you type is sent, not your lyrics or song content. For non-English languages and thesaurus lookups, a single word is sent to Google Gemini.
Google as a sub-processor. AI requests are processed by Google Gemini. Your use of AI features is also subject to Google’s Privacy Policy.
Data retention for AI requests. We do not persistently store song content sent to Gemini beyond standard server-side request logs retained for a limited operational period. Google’s own handling of API requests is governed by its privacy policy linked above.
Training. We do not use your lyrics, chords, or song content to train any machine learning models.
To protect our sign-up and sign-in forms from automated abuse, we use Cloudflare Turnstile, an invisible bot-detection service. Turnstile runs a challenge in the background when you interact with an auth form — no checkbox or puzzle is shown. As part of this process, Cloudflare may collect browser and device signals (such as user-agent, IP address, and interaction patterns) to distinguish humans from bots.
Cloudflare's handling of this data is governed by the Cloudflare Turnstile Privacy Addendum. By using LandChords, you acknowledge that bot-protection checks are processed by Cloudflare in accordance with that policy.
LandChords uses browser localStorage to remember your session and preferences (such as the last-opened song). We use minimal, functional cookies required for authentication. We do not use third-party advertising cookies or cross-site tracking.
We retain your account data and song content for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data and song content within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or accounting purposes. Audio recordings stored in cloud storage are deleted within the same timeframe.
We use industry-standard measures to protect your data: encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS), access controls, and regular security reviews. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. We will notify you promptly if a data breach affects your personal information as required by law.
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
To exercise any of these rights, email us at privacy@landchords.com. We will respond within 30 days.
California residents. The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) gives you the right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used or disclosed. We do not sell personal information as defined under the CCPA. To exercise your CCPA rights, use the contact address above.
The Service is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
Your data may be stored and processed in countries other than where you live. Where we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (such as standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission) to protect your information to the same standard described in this policy.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated by email or by a prominent notice in the Service at least 14 days before they take effect. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page always reflects the most recent revision.
LandChords is the data controller for personal data processed under this policy.
Questions, concerns, or data requests? Email us at privacy@landchords.com. We aim to respond within 5 business days.