Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 3, 2026

TransferTunes ("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.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Email address, username, and profile information when you create an account
• Music Platform Connections: OAuth tokens and permissions when you connect YouTube, Spotify, Tidal, or other music platforms
• Communication Data: Messages, feedback, and support requests you send to us

1.2 Information from YouTube API Services

When you connect your YouTube account, we access and collect:

• Your YouTube playlists and liked videos
• Video metadata (titles, artists, genres) for music discovery
• Your YouTube channel information (name, profile picture)
• Playlist creation and modification permissions (only when you explicitly request playlist creation)

Important: We only access YouTube data necessary to provide our music discovery and playlist transfer services. We do not access, store, or share any YouTube content beyond what is required for these features.

1.3 Information from Other Music Platforms

• Spotify: Your playlists, listening history, saved tracks, and profile information
• Tidal: Your playlists, favorites, and profile information
• Apple Music: Your library, playlists, and listening preferences (when supported)

1.4 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on the service
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address
• Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session and improve our service (see Section 5)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide Our Services: Enable music discovery, playlist transfers, and recommendations
• Personalization: Customize your experience based on your music preferences
• Analysis: Understand usage patterns to improve our algorithms and features
• Communication: Send service updates, feature announcements, and respond to your requests
• Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
• Legal Compliance: Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service

3. How We Share Your Information

3.1 Information We Share

We share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Music Platforms: We share authentication tokens with YouTube, Spotify, and other connected platforms to access your music data on your behalf
• Service Providers: We work with third-party service providers (hosting, analytics, email) who process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental request
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity

3.2 Information We Do NOT Share

• We do not sell your personal information to third parties
• We do not share your YouTube data with advertisers or marketing companies
• We do not use your music listening data for advertising purposes

4. Data Retention and Deletion

4.1 How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. When you delete your account or revoke platform connections, we delete or anonymize your data within 30 days, except where we're required to retain it for legal purposes.

4.2 YouTube Data Retention

YouTube API data (playlists, video metadata, user information) is refreshed/updated daily and automatically deleted when you disconnect your YouTube account. We do not retain YouTube data longer than necessary to provide our service.

4.3 How to Delete Your Data

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

TransferTunes stores, accesses, and collects information on or from users' devices through cookies and similar technologies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and core functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use our service
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
• Authentication Tokens: OAuth tokens stored to maintain your platform connections

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

6. Third-Party Services and Links

Our service integrates with and links to third-party platforms (YouTube, Spotify, Tidal) and may contain affiliate links to retailers (Amazon, Crutchfield, etc.). These third parties have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encryption, secure authentication, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

TransferTunes 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. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your information
• Withdraw Consent: Revoke previously granted permissions

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@transfertunes.com.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of TransferTunes after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

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