---
title: "ChordMuse Privacy Policy"
description: "Learn how ChordMuse protects your privacy and keeps your data safe."
url: https://www.chordmuse.app/privacy-policy
---

# ChordMuse Privacy Policy

## Introduction
ChordMuse is a music app designed to help you discover and create chord progressions. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how our app works.

## Data Collection and Usage
### What We Collect
ChordMuse may access the following on your device:
- **Microphone/Audio Recording**: For audio analysis features for guitar tuning and session recording
- **Device Storage**: To save your chord progressions and app preferences
- **Network Access**: To download chord libraries and app content

### How We Use Your Data
- **Audio Recording**: Used only for real-time key detection and analysis within the app for tuning and recording your sessions
- **Saved Progressions**: Stored locally to remember your favorite chord sequences
- **App Preferences**: Saved locally to maintain your settings and preferences

## Your Privacy is Protected
### Data Stays on Your Device
All audio recordings remain on your device - we never upload or transmit audio data.

You may choose to export data and have it backed up as you wish.

Your saved chord progressions are stored locally - they never leave your device until you choose to do so.

App settings and preferences are kept private - stored only on your device.

### No Personal Information Required
- No account creation required
- No personal information collected
- No user tracking or analytics
- No advertising or data sharing

## You Have Control
- Delete any saved progressions at any time
- Clear app data through your device settings
- Revoke microphone permissions in your device settings
- Uninstall the app to remove all data

## Permissions Explained
### Microphone Access (RECORD_AUDIO)
- **Purpose**: Detect chords from audio input (guitar, piano, etc.)
- **Usage**: Audio is processed in real-time on your device only
- **Storage**: Audio is not saved or stored anywhere
- **Transmission**: Audio never leaves your device

### Internet Access
- **Purpose**: Download chord libraries and app updates
- **Usage**: Only for app functionality, no personal data transmitted
- **Optional**: App works offline after initial setup

### Storage Access
- **Purpose**: Save your chord progressions and app settings
- **Usage**: Store your personal chord collections locally
- **Control**: You can delete saved data anytime

## Data Security
- All data processing happens locally on your device
- No cloud storage or external servers involved
- No data transmission to third parties
- No user accounts or login systems

## Children's Privacy
ChordMuse does not knowingly collect any information from children under 13. The app is designed to be safe for users of all ages, with no data collection or online features that could compromise privacy.

## Third-Party Services
ChordMuse does not integrate with any third-party analytics, advertising, or data collection services. The app operates independently on your device.

## Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in the app and on this page. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

## Your Rights
You have the right to:
- **Access**: Review what data is stored locally on your device
- **Delete**: Remove any saved progressions or app data
- **Control**: Manage app permissions through your device settings
- **Transparency**: Understand exactly how the app works

## Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or ChordMuse:
- **Email**: privacy@chordmuse.app
- **Developer**: ChordMuse app developed by Webfascia Digital Solutions

## Summary
ChordMuse respects your privacy by design:
- 🔒 All data stays on your device unless you choose to export and save it elsewhere or if you have chosen cloud backups like Google Drive and iCloud. 
- 🎵 Audio is processed locally, never uploaded unless you choose to export and save it elsewhere
- 💾 Your progressions are yours alone
- 🚫 No tracking, no ads, no data sharing
- ✋ You have complete control over your data

This privacy policy is effective as of the date listed above and applies to all users of ChordMuse.

## About ChordMuse

ChordMuse is a growing family of apps built for musicians who practise. Each one does a single job properly — writing, timing, learning and recording — and they all work offline, with no account needed to get started.

Developer tools from ChordMuse: [ChordMuse Developers](https://developers.chordmuse.app), [IconMuse](https://icons.chordmuse.app).

- [ChordMuse Privacy Policy](https://www.chordmuse.app/privacy-policy.md)
- [Terms of Service](https://www.chordmuse.app/terms.md)
- [Copyright](https://www.chordmuse.app/copyright.md)
- [Support](https://www.chordmuse.app/support.md)