Guitar Chord Finder ("we", "our", "us") respects your privacy. This page explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. Our goal is to keep data collection minimal while offering a fast, useful tool.

What we collect

• Usage data: Anonymous or aggregated information about how the site is used (e.g., page views, device type) to improve performance and features.
• Cookies/local storage: Small files to remember preferences (e.g., hand orientation, last chord query) and to support analytics/ads if enabled.
• No audio uploads: We do not access your microphone or store audio.

Cookies

We use strictly necessary cookies for basic site functionality and preference cookies for optional features. If advertising or analytics is enabled, their cookies may be set as described below.

Google Analytics (GA4)

We may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. GA4 collects usage data using cookies or similar technologies. Data is processed under Google’s Privacy Policy.

• IP anonymization is enabled where supported.
• We do not combine analytics data with personally identifying information.

Opt‑out options: use the Google Analytics Opt‑out Add‑on or adjust your browser settings to block analytics cookies.

Google AdSense & Advertising

We may display ads through Google AdSense. Google and its partners use cookies to serve ads based on your visits to this and other sites. You can manage ad personalization at the Google Ads Settingsand review Google’s Advertising Policy.

Legal bases & regional rights

If you are in the EEA/UK, we rely on consent for analytics/advertising cookies and legitimate interests for essential processing (e.g., site security). You have the right to withdraw consent at any time. If you are in California, you may exercise your rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information for cross‑context behavioral advertising. To submit a request, contact us using the details below.

Data retention

Preference cookies typically persist until you clear them or they expire automatically. Aggregated analytics data may be retained for up to 26 months unless required to keep longer for legitimate reasons (e.g., security, debugging).

Your choices

• Adjust browser settings to block or delete cookies.
• Use Google’s opt‑out tools linked above for analytics and personalized ads.
• Contact us to access, correct, or delete information where applicable by law.

Security

We use industry‑standard measures to protect data in transit and at rest. However, no method is 100% secure; use the service at your own discretion.

Children’s privacy

The site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes

We may update this policy to reflect changes in functionality or law. We will revise the date at the top of this page when updates are made.

Contact

Questions or requests: support@guitarchordfinder.net