Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 30, 2025
Last Updated: April 12, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how information is collected, used, and protected in relation to the Audio Tags Editor macOS desktop application and its website.

1. Application: Audio Tags Editor

The Audio Tags Editor is a desktop application that runs entirely on your local macOS system. It is designed to respect your privacy:

  • Offline Use: The app does not require an internet connection for core functionality. An internet connection is only used when you explicitly request Shazam-based tag recognition (see Section 1.1 below).
  • No Data Collection: The app does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data, except as described in Section 1.1 when you choose to use Shazam recognition.
  • No User Accounts: You are not required to create an account or provide any personal information to use the app.
  • Local File Access: All audio file modifications happen only on your device. No audio file content is ever uploaded externally, except for the audio fingerprint sent to Shazam upon your explicit request (see Section 1.1).

1.1 Shazam Integration

Audio Tags Editor offers an optional feature that uses Shazam to automatically identify songs and fill in audio tags. This feature is only activated by explicit user action and is never used automatically in the background.

When you use this feature:

  • Audio fingerprint transmission: A unique audio fingerprint derived from your audio file is sent to Apple/Shazam servers to identify the song. The full audio file is not uploaded.
  • Device identifier: By default, requests are associated with a random, device-generated identifier that is not linked to your Apple Account.
  • IP address: Your IP address is collected by Shazam to help detect fraud or misuse of the service.
  • Data sharing: Shazam may share de-identified and aggregate information — such as the songs identified and approximate location — with partners including music labels and artists.

Audio Tags Editor has no control over the data practices of Shazam or Apple. For full details, please refer to Shazam's and Apple's privacy documentation:

1.2 Translations

The app is available in multiple languages. All translations provided in Audio Tags Editor are generated with the assistance of AI. While we strive for accuracy, translations may not be perfect. If you notice an error, please contact us using the details in Section 4.

2. Website

The website for Audio Tags Editor is informational and includes a contact form.

  • No Cookies: The website does not use cookies or tracking scripts.
  • Contact Form: If you contact us via the form, we collect your name, email address, and message. This information is used only to respond to your inquiry and is not shared with third parties.
  • Analytics: We collect anonymous statistics about website usage to improve performance and usability. No personally identifiable information is collected or stored.

3. GDPR Information

As a business established in the European Union, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

If you are an EU resident, you have the following rights:

  • Access to your personal data
  • Correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Restriction or objection to processing
  • Data portability
  • Right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

If you have provided us with personal information (e.g., via the contact form) and wish to exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.

4. Contact

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us using the contact form on our website.

Data Controller
Martin Novák
Czech Republic
Email: info@audiotagseditor.app