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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 17, 2026

Welcome to Accordist (“Accordist,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use the Accordist website and related services (collectively, the “Service”).

By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide

When you create an account or use the Service, we may collect:

  • Username
  • Email address (if used for authentication)
  • Public profile information
  • User-generated content (such as ratings, reviews, notes, tags, or comments)

Any content you choose to make public may be visible to other users.

b. Information Collected Automatically

When you access the Service, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and device information
  • Pages visited and interactions
  • Date and time of access

We use PostHog to collect analytics data to understand how users interact with the Service and to improve functionality.

c. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies or similar technologies for:

  • Authentication and session management
  • Analytics and performance monitoring

We do not use cookies for personalized advertising at this time.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and operate the Service
  • Allow users to create accounts and post content
  • Improve and maintain the Service
  • Monitor usage and performance
  • Enforce our Terms and Community Guidelines
  • Protect against misuse or abuse

3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your data based on:

  • Consent (e.g., when you create an account)
  • Legitimate interests (e.g., analytics, security, improving the Service)
  • Contractual necessity (to provide the Service you request)

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share information:

  • With service providers (such as analytics or hosting providers) solely to operate the Service
  • If required by law or legal process
  • To protect the rights, safety, or integrity of Accordist or its users

5. Third-Party Services

The Service may rely on third-party services such as:

  • Authentication providers
  • Analytics providers (e.g., PostHog)
  • Hosting and infrastructure providers

These third parties process data according to their own privacy policies.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide the Service
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce agreements

User-generated content may remain visible unless deleted or anonymized as described below.

7. Account Deletion & Data Removal

You may delete your account at any time through your account settings.

Upon deletion:

  • Your personal account data will be deleted or anonymized
  • Your public content may be anonymized or removed
  • Aggregated or non-identifiable data may be retained for analytics

8. Your Privacy Rights

a. GDPR Rights (EEA Users)

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time

b. California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal data we collect
  • Request deletion of your personal data
  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data

(Note: We do not sell personal data.)

9. Children’s Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

10. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. International Users

Your information may be processed and stored in the United States or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.

By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of information to these locations.

12. Future Advertising

We may introduce advertising in the future. If we do, this Privacy Policy will be updated to reflect how data is used in connection with advertising.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date will be revised accordingly.

Continued use of the Service after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact

If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

Email: [email protected]