Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 20, 2026
Guess the Note ("we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our website and services available at: https://www.guess-the-note.com/
By using Guess the Note, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
Guess the Note does not require you to create an account or provide personal information to use the core features of the service.
If you contact us by email, we may collect:
- Your email address
- Any information included in your message
We use this information only to respond to your enquiry and provide support.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit Guess the Note, we may automatically collect limited technical information, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Usage information
- Approximate location based on IP address
This information is used to:
- Maintain and improve the website
- Understand how users interact with the service
- Monitor performance and security
We do not use this information to identify individual users.
2. Microphone Access and Audio Data
Guess the Note includes a Pitch Matching feature that may request access to your device microphone.
Microphone access is used only to analyse your pitch in real time and provide feedback during singing exercises.
We do not:
- Record your voice
- Store audio recordings
- Upload audio recordings to our servers
- Use microphone data to identify you
Audio processing occurs locally in your browser.
You can disable microphone access at any time through your browser settings.
3. Browser Storage
Guess the Note may use browser storage technologies, including local storage, to save:
- Practice settings
- Preferences
- Game progress
- Statistics
This information is stored on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.
You can remove this information by clearing your browser storage.
4. Analytics and Third-Party Services
We use third-party services to operate and improve Guess the Note.
These services may collect technical information about your use of the website.
Vercel
We use Vercel for website hosting and may use Vercel Analytics to understand website performance and usage.
Google Analytics
We may use Google Analytics to understand website traffic and user interactions.
Google Analytics may collect information such as:
- Pages visited
- Device information
- Browser information
- Approximate location
You can learn more about Google's privacy practices here:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
Zoho Mail
If you contact us by email, your message may be processed through Zoho Mail.
Buy Me a Coffee
If you choose to support Guess the Note through Buy Me a Coffee, payment and account information is handled by Buy Me a Coffee according to their privacy policy.
We do not store your payment information.
6. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide and maintain Guess the Note
- Improve features and user experience
- Understand website usage
- Respond to support requests
- Protect against abuse and security issues
We do not sell your personal information.
7. Data Retention
We keep personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
Examples:
- Support emails may be retained for as long as needed to resolve enquiries.
- Analytics data is retained according to the settings of the relevant analytics provider.
- Microphone audio is not retained.
Information stored locally in your browser remains on your device until you clear your browser storage.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect information processed through Guess the Note.
However, no method of transmission or storage over the internet is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Children's Privacy
Guess the Note is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children where parental consent is required under applicable laws.
If you believe we have collected personal information from a child inappropriately, please contact us and we will take reasonable steps to remove it.
10. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Requesting access to your personal information
- Requesting correction of inaccurate information
- Requesting deletion of your personal information
- Objecting to certain processing activities
To make a privacy request, contact:
We will respond to requests in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
11. Australia Privacy Act
Guess the Note operates from Australia and handles personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us.
If you believe we have not handled your personal information appropriately, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC):
12. International Users
Guess the Note may be accessed by users worldwide.
If you are located in regions such as the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or other jurisdictions with specific privacy laws, you may have additional rights regarding your personal information.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.