Privacy Policy

Introduction

BANDANA is a free tool for indie bands and jam session hosts to manage scheduling, song libraries, set lists, and live sessions. This privacy policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding your data.

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you use BANDANA:

• Account information — your email address and display name when you sign up.
• Band and song data — bands, songs, set lists, events, recordings, and jam session information you create within the app.
• Usage data — anonymized analytics about how you interact with BANDANA, collected via Google Analytics.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how people use BANDANA so we can improve the experience. Google Analytics collects anonymized data such as pages visited, session duration, and general geographic region. It uses cookies stored in your browser to distinguish unique visitors.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, or by disabling cookies in your browser settings.

Authentication Cookies

When you log in, BANDANA stores a session cookie in your browser to keep you signed in. This cookie is essential for the app to function and is not used for tracking or advertising. It expires when you log out or after an extended period of inactivity.

How We Use Your Data

• To provide and maintain the BANDANA service.
• To improve the user experience based on anonymized usage patterns.
• To communicate with you about your account if necessary.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

Marketing Communications

From time to time, we may reach out via email to share new features, updates, or tips to help you get the most out of BANDANA. These communications are infrequent and always relevant to your use of the app.

You can unsubscribe from these emails at any time. We will never share your email address with third-party marketers.

Data Sharing

We only share data with service providers that help us operate BANDANA, such as our hosting and analytics providers. These providers are bound by their own privacy policies. We do not sell or rent your information to any third party.

Data Retention & Deletion

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. You can delete your account and all associated data at any time from your profile settings within the app. Once deleted, your account and data are permanently removed and cannot be recovered.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, please reach out using the feedback button (the lightbulb icon) found throughout the app. We're happy to help with any privacy-related questions or data requests.