Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2, 2026

1. Introduction

StripSession ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered stem separation service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Email address
  • Name (if provided)
  • Profile picture (if provided via social login)
  • Authentication data from third-party providers (Google, etc.)

2.2 Audio Content

When you use our service:

  • Audio files you upload for processing
  • Separated stems generated from your audio
  • Metadata about tracks (title, artist, duration)

2.3 Usage Information

We automatically collect:

  • Device information (browser type, operating system)
  • IP address and approximate location
  • Pages visited and features used
  • Session duration and interaction patterns
  • Referring URLs

2.4 Payment Information

Payment processing is handled by Stripe. We do not store your full credit card number. We receive limited payment information such as the last four digits of your card, card type, and billing address.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide the Service — Process your audio files and deliver separated stems
  • Manage your account — Authenticate you, manage subscriptions, track usage
  • Improve the Service — Analyze usage patterns, fix bugs, develop new features
  • Communicate with you — Send service updates, respond to support requests
  • Process payments — Handle subscription billing and refunds
  • Ensure security — Detect fraud, abuse, and security threats
  • Legal compliance — Comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. Audio File Handling

We take your audio privacy seriously:

  • Processing — Audio files are processed on secure cloud servers and are not accessed by humans.
  • Storage — Uploaded files are temporarily stored during processing and automatically deleted afterward.
  • Caching — Separated stems may be cached to improve performance for repeated access. Cached content is periodically purged.
  • No Training — We do not use your audio files to train AI models.
  • Deletion — You can delete your tracks and stems from your library at any time.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Clerk (Authentication)

Handles user authentication and account management.

Stripe (Payments)

Processes subscription payments securely.

Replicate (AI Processing)

Provides the AI model for stem separation.

UploadThing (File Storage)

Stores uploaded audio files and processed stems.

PostHog (Analytics)

Helps us understand how users interact with the Service.

Sentry (Error Tracking)

Monitors errors and performance issues.

Vercel (Hosting)

Hosts our application infrastructure.

Each service has its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review them.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Keep you logged in
  • Remember your preferences
  • Analyze site usage and performance
  • Prevent fraud and abuse

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect Service functionality.

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information:

  • With service providers — Third parties that help us operate the Service
  • For legal reasons — When required by law, legal process, or government request
  • To protect rights — To enforce our terms or protect our users
  • In business transfers — In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

8. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (TLS), encrypted storage, secure authentication, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

9. Data Retention

We retain your data as follows:

  • Account data — Until you delete your account
  • Audio files — Deleted after processing (typically within 24 hours)
  • Stems in library — Until you delete them or close your account
  • Usage data — Typically 2 years for analytics
  • Payment records — As required by law (typically 7 years)

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Delete your data
  • Export your data
  • Opt out of marketing communications
  • Object to certain processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@stripsession.app

11. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

12. International Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place when transferring data internationally.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or prominent notice on the Service. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

14. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or concerns, contact us at:

StripSession Privacy Team

Email: privacy@stripsession.app