1. Introduction

Welcome to PaceTunes ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website (pacetunes.app) and mobile application (collectively, the "Service"). By using PaceTunes, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Running Preferences: Running pace (MPH), preferred music genre, and playlist length
• Custom Genre Input: If you select "Other" genre, the custom genre name you enter
• Spotify Account: When you choose to connect your Spotify account, we access your Spotify user ID and email address through Spotify's OAuth service

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Information about how you use the Service, including the playlists you generate
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type, and IP address
• Analytics: We use Google Analytics and similar services to understand how users interact with our Service

2.3 Third-Party Services

• Google Gemini AI: Your running preferences and genre selections are sent to Google's Gemini AI to generate personalized playlists
• Spotify: When you connect your Spotify account, we use Spotify's API to create playlists and search for songs

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To generate personalized running playlists based on your preferences
• To create and save playlists to your Spotify account (with your permission)
• To improve and optimize the Service
• To analyze usage patterns and trends
• To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
• To communicate with you about the Service
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Third-Party Service Providers

• Google Gemini: Your running preferences and genre selections are shared with Google to generate playlists
• Spotify: With your explicit consent, we share necessary information to create playlists on your Spotify account
• Google AdSense: Advertising data is shared with Google for ad personalization and delivery

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

4.3 Business Transfers

If PaceTunes is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Key points:

• Your Spotify access token is stored only in your browser session and is not persisted
• We do not store your Spotify password or any sensitive credentials
• Playlist preferences are temporarily stored in your browser's local state
• All data transmitted between your device and our Service is encrypted using HTTPS

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Maintain your session and preferences
• Analyze Service usage through Google Analytics
• Serve personalized advertisements through Google AdSense

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.

7. Third-Party Services

PaceTunes integrates with the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

• Spotify: Spotify Privacy Policy
• Google Gemini AI: Google Privacy Policy
• Google AdSense: Google Advertising Privacy

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your information:

• Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: You can update or correct your information at any time
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your information (note: this will prevent us from providing the Service)
• Spotify Disconnect: You can revoke PaceTunes' access to your Spotify account at any time through your Spotify account settings
• Opt-Out of Ads: You can opt-out of personalized advertising through Google's Ad Settings

9. Children's Privacy

PaceTunes is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• By visiting this page: pacetunes.app
• By opening an issue on our GitHub repository