Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 18, 2025

Introduction

Vocal Division ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered stem separation service at vocaldivision.com.

Information We Collect

Audio Files

When you upload audio files to Vocal Division:

  • Files are temporarily stored on our servers during processing (typically 30-90 seconds)
  • All uploaded files and separated stems are automatically deleted after 24 hours
  • We do not permanently store, analyze, or use your audio files for any purpose other than separation
  • File names and metadata are not retained after deletion

Usage Data

We may collect anonymous technical information including:

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Approximate location (country/region only)
  • Pages visited and features used
  • Time and date of access

This data is collected through standard server logs and is used solely to improve our service and understand usage patterns. We do not link this data to individual users.

Cookies and Local Storage

Vocal Division uses browser local storage to remember:

  • Your theme preference (dark/light mode)
  • Language selection

No tracking cookies or third-party analytics are used. You can clear this data at any time through your browser settings.

Third-Party Services

Hosting

Vocal Division is hosted on Hugging Face Spaces. Audio processing occurs on Hugging Face infrastructure. Please review Hugging Face's Privacy Policy for information about their data practices.

Google AdSense (When Applicable)

If we implement advertising through Google AdSense:

  • Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits
  • You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings
  • Third-party vendors may also use cookies for ad personalization

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data:

  • HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
  • Automatic file deletion after 24 hours
  • No permanent storage of user-uploaded audio
  • Limited server access with authentication

However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access any personal data we hold about you (note: we retain minimal data)
  • Request deletion of your data (audio files auto-delete within 24 hours)
  • Opt out of analytics or advertising cookies
  • Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

Children's Privacy

Vocal Division is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

International Users

Vocal Division is operated from Turkey. If you access our service from outside Turkey, your data may be transferred to and processed in Turkey or other countries where our service providers operate. By using Vocal Division, you consent to this transfer.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of Vocal Division after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

For privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at:

GDPR Compliance

For users in the European Union, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Legal Basis: We process data based on your consent and our legitimate interest in providing the service
  • Data Minimization: We collect only essential data for service functionality
  • Right to Erasure: Audio files are automatically deleted within 24 hours; you may request immediate deletion
  • Data Portability: You can download your separated stems at any time during the 24-hour window

Summary

Vocal Division is designed with privacy in mind:

  • ✓ No account required
  • ✓ No tracking or analytics cookies
  • ✓ Audio files deleted within 24 hours
  • ✓ Minimal data collection
  • ✓ Open-source technology (Demucs)