Privacy Policy for Hum to Search

Introduction

Welcome to Hum to Search, an AI-powered music identification service that helps you discover songs by humming. At Hum to Search, your privacy is of utmost importance to us, and this privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our services.

Information Collection and Use

We collect the following types of data to provide you with a better experience while using Hum to Search:

1. Audio Data

   • What We Collect: Short audio recordings (3-10 seconds) when you use our humming recognition feature.
   • Purpose: To analyze the melody and identify the song you're looking for. Audio data is processed in real-time and not permanently stored on our servers.

2. Account Information (Optional)

   • What We Collect: If you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and any other information you provide.
   • Purpose: To save your search history and provide personalized features.

3. Usage Details

   • What We Collect: Information about how you use Hum to Search, including search frequency, songs identified, and features accessed.
   • Purpose: To analyze user engagement, improve our AI recognition accuracy, and enhance our services.

4. Device Information

   • What We Collect: Data regarding the devices you use to access Hum to Search, such as device type, operating system, browser type, and microphone capabilities.
   • Purpose: To optimize our services for different devices and ensure compatibility with various audio input systems.

5. Cookies

   • What We Collect: Small data files placed on your device that help us track user preferences and improve user experience.
   • Purpose: To enhance the functionality of our services and remember your settings.

6. Microphone Permissions

   • What We Collect: Access to your device's microphone when you grant permission.
   • Purpose: To capture your humming for song identification. We only access your microphone when you actively use the recognition feature.

Data Storage and Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously. The data we collect is stored securely on our servers, and we implement a variety of security measures including encryption and access controls to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties, except in the following circumstances:

• To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests from public authorities.
• To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others.
• To provide services through trusted third-party partners who assist us in operating our website or conducting our business, subject to confidentiality agreements.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "effective date" at the top of this policy. You are advised to review this privacy policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this privacy policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Service: Hum to Search Email: support@humtosearch.com

By using Hum to Search, you consent to our privacy policy and agree to its terms. Thank you for trusting us with your information!