PRIVACY POLICY
LAST UPDATED: JANUARY 2026
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Songster ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our music trivia game application. Please read this privacy policy carefully.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We may collect information about you in various ways, including:
Account Information
When you sign in with a social provider, we collect:
- Google: Your name, email address, and profile picture
- Discord: Your username, email address, and avatar
We do not store your passwords. Authentication is handled securely by Google and Discord through OAuth 2.0.
Anonymous Users
If you play without signing in, we create an anonymous account to track your game progress. This account uses a randomly generated identifier and does not contain any personal information. You can link your anonymous account to Google or Discord at any time to preserve your game history.
Game Data
- Game scores and statistics
- Tracks you've guessed correctly or incorrectly
- Artists, genres, and radio stations you've played
- Game session duration and frequency
- Number of attempts per track
Automatically Collected Information
- Device type and browser information
- IP address (for rate limiting and security)
- Usage patterns and interactions with the game
- Error logs and performance data
Analytics Data (With Your Consent)
If you consent to analytics cookies, we collect:
- Pages visited and navigation patterns
- Game events (starts, completions, scores)
- Session duration and frequency
- Referral sources (how you found us)
- General geographic location (country/region level)
This data is collected via Google Analytics 4 and is used in aggregate to improve the game experience. You can opt out at any time by rejecting cookies in our consent banner.
HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain the game experience
- Track your progress and display your statistics
- Link your accounts across authentication providers
- Improve and optimize our game
- Prevent abuse and ensure fair play
- Communicate with you about updates or changes
COOKIES AND CONSENT
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. We respect your privacy and will only use non-essential cookies with your explicit consent.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They include session cookies for authentication and security purposes.
Analytics Cookies
With your consent, we use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with our site. These cookies help us:
- Measure site traffic and usage patterns
- Identify popular features and content
- Improve the game based on user behavior
- Diagnose technical issues
Managing Your Consent
When you first visit Songster, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept or reject analytics cookies. Your choice is stored locally and remembered for future visits. You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser's local storage for this site.
THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
Google Analytics
With your consent, we use Google Analytics 4 to collect anonymous usage data. This service is governed by Google's privacy policy. Google Analytics uses cookies to track page views, session duration, and user interactions. We do not share personally identifiable information with Google Analytics.
Deezer
We use Deezer's API to provide music previews and track information. Your interactions with music content may be subject to Deezer's privacy policy.
Google Sign-In
When you sign in with Google, your authentication is governed by Google's privacy policy. We only access the information you authorize: your name, email address, and profile picture.
Discord
When you sign in with Discord, your authentication is governed by Discord's privacy policy. We only access the information you authorize: your username, email address, and avatar.
Neon Database
Your data is stored securely on Neon, a serverless PostgreSQL database provider.
ACCOUNT LINKING
If you sign in with multiple providers (e.g., both Google and Discord) using the same email address, your accounts will be automatically linked. This means your game history and statistics will be preserved regardless of which provider you use to sign in. When you link a new account, your profile information (name and avatar) may be updated to match the newly linked provider.
DATA STORAGE AND SECURITY
Your data is stored on secure servers with encryption at rest and in transit. We implement appropriate security measures including rate limiting, secure session management, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
YOUR RIGHTS
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Opt out of data collection by not signing in
- Accept or reject analytics cookies via our consent banner
- Revoke access to Google or Discord through their respective account settings
To request data deletion, please contact us through the support channels listed below.
DATA RETENTION
We retain your account and game data for as long as your account is active. Anonymous account data may be periodically purged after extended periods of inactivity. If you request account deletion, we will remove your personal data within 30 days.
CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Songster is not intended for children under 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.
CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
CONTACT US
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at privacy@songster.cloud.