Privacy Policy

Effective as of 04/07/2025

Contents

1. Overview

Hummify ("we", "us", or "our") provides a file versioning platform designed for professionals and teams working with audio and related media. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal information when you use our website, platform, or related services ("the Service").

2. Information We Collect

  • Contact data: Name, email address.
  • Profile data: OAuth profile picture, organization name (if applicable).
  • Communication data: Messages or support interactions you send to us.
  • Comment data: Any comments or annotations you create in the app, including text, timestamps, and associated file or version references.
  • Usage data: Page views, session duration, and interaction events within the app.
  • Technical data: IP address, browser type and version, device OS, screen resolution, and error logs.
  • User-generated content: Uploaded files and versioning metadata (e.g., filenames, version notes).

3. Sources of Personal Data

We collect personal data from a variety of sources depending on how you interact with the Service:

  • Directly from you: When you register, sign in, upload files, leave comments, or otherwise use the Service.
  • Via OAuth providers: When you sign in with Google (or another provider), we receive your basic profile information.
  • From our service providers: Such as cloud and analytics platforms that help us run and monitor the Service.
  • Automatically through your device: Through cookies, web beacons, and server logs when you access our site or app.

4. Use of Your Data

We use your personal information to operate, secure, and improve the Service, including:

  • Service operation: Authenticating you via OAuth and managing your account and project workspaces.
  • Collaboration: Displaying your name, comments, and shared files to teammates in your projects.
  • Support: Responding to your inquiries and troubleshooting issues.
  • Analytics: Monitoring usage patterns and performance to diagnose problems and plan improvements.
  • Legal compliance: Meeting audit, tax, and regulatory requirements.

5. No Sensitive Data

We do not intentionally collect or process sensitive personal information (such as data relating to racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, health, or biometric identifiers). Please do not upload or provide such data via the Service.

  • Contractual necessity: To provide services you request.
  • Legitimate interests: To operate, secure, and improve our service.
  • Consent: Where required (e.g., optional cookies).
  • Legal obligation: Where the law requires us to retain or disclose data.

7. Data Storage and Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide services to you.
  • Comply with legal obligations.
  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements.

When no longer required, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Sharing Your Information

We share personal information only when necessary to deliver the Service, comply with the law, or support our business:

  • Service providers: Cloud hosts, database and email vendors, and analytics platforms under strict data-processing agreements.
  • Professional advisors: Lawyers, auditors, and consultants who assist with legal, financial, or technical matters.
  • Authorities: When required by court order, subpoena, or other legal process.
  • Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be part of the transferred business.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

9. International Transfers

Your personal data may be processed in countries outside your region. When doing so, we use safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or other valid transfer mechanisms approved under GDPR/UK GDPR. Where we transfer your data to countries without an adequacy decision (e.g., the United States), we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses or other appropriate safeguards permitted under GDPR/UK GDPR.

10. Security of Your Information

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including encryption, secure access controls, and monitoring. No system is completely secure, but we take reasonable steps to minimize risk.

11. Your Rights and Choices

  • Access a copy of your data.
  • Correct any inaccurate information.
  • Request deletion of your personal data.
  • Withdraw your consent (where applicable).
  • Object to or restrict processing.
  • Request data portability to another provider.

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@hummify.co.uk. We may need to verify your identity before responding. In some cases, we may decline requests where permitted by law.

12. Children's Access

Our Service is intended for users aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a child has provided us with data, please contact us and we will delete it.

13. Third-Party Services and Integrations

We may link to or integrate with third-party services (such as Google). These services are governed by their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may revise this policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we'll notify you through the Service or by other appropriate means. The effective date will always be listed at the top of this page.

15 Contact Information

If you have questions about this policy or your personal data, contact us at:

Email: contact@hummify.co.uk

16. Regional Information for UK and EU Users

If you are located in the UK or EU, the following additional rights and protections apply:

  • Your personal data will be controlled by Hummify.
  • You may contact your local Data Protection Authority to lodge a complaint.
  • Transfers outside the EEA or UK are safeguarded by appropriate legal mechanisms.

For more detailed information about your rights under GDPR or UK GDPR, you may contact your supervisory authority: