Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 27, 2025

1. Data We Collect

a) User-Provided Data:

  • Current mood
  • Target vibe
  • Music preferences/genres
  • Current activity

b) SoundCloud Track Metadata (via API):

    Display Purposes:

    • Title, artist, artwork URL, duration

    Functional:

    • Track ID, permalink URL
    • Streamability status

    Attribution:

    • Uploader's public profile (username, avatar, name)

    🚫 We Never Store: Audio files, stream URLs, or downloadable content.

    2. How We Use Data

    • Generate "vibes" via Claude AI based on your inputs
    • Use your feedback to improve the AI prompt generation for better recommendations
    • Fetch tracks from SoundCloud's API using AI-generated search queries
    • Display playlists with proper creator attribution

    3. Data Sharing

    We only share data with:

    • SoundCloud's API: To search/stream tracks (their terms)
    • Anthropic (Claude AI): Processes user inputs
    • Vercel Analytics: Anonymous usage statistics

    4. Data Retention

    • Track metadata auto-deletes after 24 hours (session cache)
    • Account data persists until user deletion request

    5. Security Measures

    • Encryption: HTTPS for all data transfers
    • API Security: SoundCloud client credentials are server-side only
    • Database Protection: Regular audits + access controls

    6. International Data Transfers

    • SoundCloud data may be processed globally (we use GDPR-compliant safeguards)

    7. Children's Policy

    • Track metadata auto-deletes after 24 hours (session cache)
    • Account data persists until user deletion request

    🚫 Not for users under 13. We <b>do not</b> knowingly collect their data.

    8. Policy Updates

    • Registered users notified via email
    • All users see in-app alerts for material changes

    9. Your Rights

    • GDPR/CCPA: Request access, correction, or deletion of your data

    10. Contact Us

    For data requests or questions:

    📧 contact@vibeshiftapp.com