Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Tone Generator ("we", "our", or "us") operates tonetool.org. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website and services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Email address: When you purchase a Pro license, your email is collected by Creem (our payment processor) and used by us to send your license key via Resend.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage data: Pages visited, time spent, clicks — via Google Analytics 4
• Device data: Browser type, screen size, operating system — via Google Analytics 4
• Cookie data: See our Cookie Policy

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

• We do not collect or store audio you generate. All audio processing happens locally in your browser.
• We do not require account registration.
• We do not collect payment information directly (handled by Creem).

3. How We Use Your Information

4. Third-Party Services

5. Cookies and Local Storage

We use cookies and browser localStorage to provide and improve our service. See our Cookie Policy for details.

Local Storage Items

In addition to cookies, we store the following data in your browser's localStorage:

• tonegen_license — Your Pro license key (if purchased)
• tonegen_pro — Your Pro subscription status
• tonegen_cookie_consent — Your cookie consent preferences
• tonegen_volume_warning_dismissed — Whether you dismissed the volume warning
• tonegen_highfreq_warning_dismissed — Whether you dismissed the high frequency warning

These items are stored locally on your device and are not transmitted to our servers. You can clear them at any time through your browser settings.

6. Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)

• Access: Request a copy of your data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interest
• Withdraw consent: Disable cookies at any time via the cookie banner

To exercise these rights, contact us at: [email protected].

7. Data Retention

• Analytics data: 14 months (GA4 default)
• License records: Retained for the duration of your subscription or lifetime access
• Email addresses: Retained for license delivery and support purposes

8. International Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States by our service providers (Google, Creem, Resend). These transfers are protected by standard contractual clauses where required by law.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. Changes will be posted here with an updated date. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.