Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

Introduction

GrooveGrave ("we", "our", "the app") respects your privacy. This policy explains how we handle your data.

Data Collection

Data we DO NOT collect

GrooveGrave is designed with privacy in mind:

• No user accounts: No registration required
• No personal data: We don't collect your name, email or contact information
• No location: We don't access your geographic location
• No analytics or advertising tracking: We don't use cookies, analytics SDKs or advertising trackers
• No sharing: We don't sell or share any data with third parties

Data stored locally

The following data is stored only on your device:

• Your personal songs (lyrics and chords you enter yourself)
• Downloaded estimated harmony grids (chords, a short first-verse preview, the rest masked)
• Your books (including any cover photo you pick), practice streaks, badges and usage counters
• Your preferences (language, audio settings)
• Your premium purchase status

This data is not accessible by us.

Data transmitted to our server

When using the style search feature:

• A pseudonymous device identifier (SHA-256 hash of your device's vendor ID) is sent with each search and download, for rate-limiting and abuse prevention. It does not contain your name or contact details.
• Your search text (song title or artist) and the IDs of the grids you download are sent to www.undeadchords.com to retrieve estimated harmonies.
• Your account type (free or premium) is sent to apply the correct usage limits.

In-App Purchases

In-app purchases are handled by Apple through the App Store. We don't have access to your payment information. Please refer to Apple's Privacy Policy for more information.

User Content and Copyright

Content Provided by the App

The style search feature provides estimated harmonies (chord progressions) for practicing accompaniment in an artist's style. This content:

• Displays a short lyrics preview (first verse) as a short quotation to allow song identification
• Masks the rest of the lyrics with placeholder characters (░) to protect copyright
• Constitutes an educational estimation tool, not a reproduction of works
• Chord progressions are not copyrightable

User Responsibility

GrooveGrave is a digital notebook designed for musicians and composers who want a portable songbook on a tablet or phone to carry their own musical repertoire with them (original compositions, personal transcriptions for learning purposes, public-domain works, etc.). The app allows users to create and store their personal songs (lyrics and chords they enter themselves) locally on their device. Lyrics entered directly by the user in their songbook are exclusively the responsibility of the user who composes, transcribes or imports them.

The user is solely responsible for:

• Content they create or enter into the application (notably lyrics)
• Compliance with copyright and intellectual property laws
• How they use the personal songs they store

Disclaimer

GrooveGrave and its developers:

• Do not provide the full lyrics of copyrighted works (only a short identification extract is displayed as a short quotation)
• Are not responsible for content entered by users
• Do not verify or moderate personal user content
• Disclaim all liability for any copyright infringement by users

Personal and Educational Use

The application is intended for personal and educational use. Users are encouraged to:

• Only enter content they own the rights to or have permission to use
• Comply with copyright laws in their country
• Obtain necessary permissions for any commercial use

By using the application, you agree to assume full responsibility for the personal content you enter in it.

Children

GrooveGrave collects no personal information (no account, name, email or location) and can be used by people of all ages.

Changes

We may update this policy occasionally. Changes will be posted on this page.

Contact

For any questions about this privacy policy:

Email: groovegrave@shader.be