Privacy Policy
Your stories are sacred. Here's how we protect them.
At What's Your Beat, we're committed to protecting the personal and emotional stories you trust us with. This policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and how we keep it safe.
What We Collect
- Story submissions: Your email, occasion, personal stories, and song preferences from your request
- Contact info: Email for requests and donations
- Minimal analytics: Anonymized site usage data (pages visited, device type)
- Cookies: To improve your experience (optional, no tracking)
We do not require accounts or passwords—no unnecessary data collection.
How We Use Your Information
- Process your song request and deliver your audio
- Communicate with you about your order
- Improve our service based on feedback
That's it. We don't use your stories for marketing, profiling, or anything else without explicit permission.
How We Protect Your Data
- All sensitive data is encrypted at rest and in transit
- Access limited to our founder and primary song creator
- Your stories remain confidential unless you consent to sharing
- Third-party access only when essential (payment processors, analytics—anonymized)
Your story is between you and us. Period.
Data Retention and Deletion
We keep your information only as long as needed to fulfill your request. You can request deletion at any time.
Your Rights
- Delete your data anytime
- Withdraw consent for your story to be used in samples or previews
- Request information about what we store
Children and International Visitors
Children: We don't knowingly collect data from users under 16 without parental consent.
International: If you're outside Canada, your information may be transferred to and stored in Canada according to Canadian law.
Policy Updates
We may update this policy. Significant changes will be posted here with a new effective date. Continued use means you accept updates.
Last Updated: December 9, 2025
