Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 15, 2026

Introduction

tab.cafe ("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 guitar tablature creation and playback service.

Beta Notice: tab.cafe is currently in beta. By using our service, you acknowledge that the platform is under active development and may contain bugs, undergo changes, or experience interruptions. We are working to improve the service and appreciate your understanding.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Email address
  • Password (encrypted and never stored in plain text)
  • Profile information from Google (if you sign in with Google OAuth), including your name and email address

Content You Create

We store the guitar tabs, songs, and musical content you create using tab.cafe.

Usage Analytics

We use Vercel Analytics to collect anonymous usage data, including:

  • Page views and navigation patterns
  • Device type and browser information
  • General location (country/region level only)
  • Performance metrics

This data is anonymized and does not personally identify you.

Local Storage

If you use the scratchpad without an account, your work is saved locally in your browser and is not transmitted to our servers.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain your account
  • Save and sync your guitar tabs across devices
  • Authenticate your identity when you log in
  • Improve our service and develop new features
  • Understand how users interact with tab.cafe
  • Respond to your questions and support requests

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We only share your information with:

  • Supabase: Our database and authentication provider that securely stores your account information and tabs
  • Vercel: Our hosting provider that collects anonymous analytics data
  • Google: When you use Google Sign-In, Google provides us with your basic profile information according to their privacy policy

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. This includes:

  • Encrypted connections (HTTPS/SSL)
  • Secure password hashing
  • Industry-standard database security through Supabase

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your account and associated data
  • Export your tabs and songs at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your login session and improve your experience. Vercel Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous usage statistics. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Children's Privacy

tab.cafe is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@tab.cafe