Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to ACE-Step ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website acestep.org and use our AI music generation services.

By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, and other contact details when you reach out to us
• Account Information: If you create an account, we collect your username, email, and profile information
• Communication Data: Records of your correspondence with us, including support requests and feedback

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, click patterns, and interaction with our services
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
• Location Data: General location information based on IP address
• Cookies and Tracking: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies

2.3 Music Generation Data

When you use our AI music generation services:

• Input Text: Prompts and descriptions you provide for music generation
• Generated Content: Music files and audio outputs created through our service
• Usage Patterns: Frequency of use, feature preferences, and generation settings

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our AI music generation services
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries, provide customer support, and send updates
• Personalization: To customize your experience and provide relevant content
• Analytics: To analyze usage patterns and improve our website and services
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
• Marketing: To send promotional materials (with your consent where required)

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

4.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.

4.2 How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: To understand how visitors use our website
• Advertising Cookies: To deliver relevant advertisements (through Google AdSense)
• Preference Cookies: To remember your settings and preferences

4.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and services
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Consent: With your explicit consent for specific purposes
• Protection: To protect the rights, property, or safety of ACE-Step, our users, or others

5.1 Third-Party Services

Our website integrates with the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis
• Google AdSense: For advertisement serving
• GitHub: For code repository and community features
• Hugging Face: For AI model hosting and demo functionality

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Employee training on data protection practices

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Factors we consider in determining retention periods include:

• The nature and sensitivity of the information
• The purpose for which we collected the information
• Legal and regulatory requirements
• Our legitimate business interests

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: The right to request copies of your personal information
• Rectification: The right to request correction of inaccurate information
• Erasure: The right to request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: The right to request transfer of your information
• Objection: The right to object to certain processing activities
• Restriction: The right to request limitation of processing

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

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. We ensure that such transfers are subject to appropriate safeguards.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Sending you an email notification (if we have your email address)
• Displaying a prominent notice on our website

Your continued use of our services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 26, 2025, and applies to all information collected by ACE-Step.