Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 14, 2026 | Last Updated: February 14, 2026

Slophouse Studios LLC ("Frequency 43," "we," "us," or "our") operates freq43.com (the "Platform"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Google OAuth Data

When you sign in with Google, we receive:

Email address
Display name
Profile photo

We do not access your Google Drive, Gmail, calendar, or other Google services.

1.2 Account & Preference Data

Visualization presets and color schemes
Saved settings and configurations
Subscription tier and billing status

1.3 DIGR Marketplace Data

If you upload or purchase content:

Filenames and upload dates
License tier selections
Download counts and purchase history
Seller payout records and earnings

1.4 Stem Splitter Uploads

This is the only feature involving server-side audio processing.

Audio files you upload for stem splitting are temporarily sent to our servers
Files are processed using machine learning models
All uploaded audio is deleted within 24 hours of processing completion
We do not listen to, review, or use your audio for any purpose other than performing the requested stem split

1.5 Payment Data

Payments are processed by Stripe. We do NOT store:

Credit card numbers
Bank account numbers
Full payment credentials

Stripe provides us with transaction confirmations and limited billing details (last 4 digits, expiration date) for record-keeping.

1.6 Usage & Analytics Data

We collect:

Pages visited and features used
Session duration and frequency
Device type, browser, and operating system
IP address (for security and approximate geolocation by region)

2. Information We Do NOT Collect

      Audio processed in the Lab/Visualizer — All visualization and frequency analysis runs locally in your browser. No audio is transmitted to our servers.
Tab-captured audio — Audio captured from other browser tabs is processed in real-time locally. It is never recorded, stored, or transmitted to our servers.
Browsing history outside freq43.com
Precise GPS geolocation data
Contents of your Google account beyond basic profile information

    

3. How We Use Your Information

Purpose	Data Used
Account authentication & management	Google OAuth data, email
Platform functionality	Preferences, settings, subscription status
Stem splitting	Temporarily uploaded audio (deleted after processing)
DIGR marketplace operations	Content metadata, transaction records
Seller payouts & tax reporting	Earnings data, payout records
Analytics & improvement	Usage data, anonymized metrics
Communication	Email for account notifications, feature updates (opt-out available)
Security & fraud prevention	IP address, usage patterns

4. How We Share Your Information

We Do NOT:

Sell your personal data to third parties
Share your data with third parties for advertising purposes
Use your data for targeted advertising

We Share Data With:

Third Party	Purpose	Data Shared
Stripe	Payment processing	Transaction data, payout info
Hosting/Infrastructure	Platform operation	Encrypted platform data
ML Processing Services	Stem splitting	Audio files (temporarily)
Analytics Providers	Platform improvement	Anonymized usage data

Public Information:

DIGR seller profiles (display name, uploaded content) are publicly visible to other platform users
Download counts on DIGR content are visible

Legal Requirements:

We may disclose information when required by law, legal process, or government request.

5. Data Retention

Data Type	Retention Period
Account data	Until you delete your account
DIGR content	Until removed by you or DMCA takedown
Stem splitter uploads	Deleted within 24 hours of processing
Analytics data	26 months
Transaction/payout records	7 years (legal/tax compliance)

After Account Deletion:

Personal data removed within 30 days
DIGR content already downloaded by others persists in those users' local collections
Transaction records retained as legally required

6. Cookies & Tracking

Essential Cookies (Required)

Authentication cookies: Keep you signed in
Preference cookies: Store your visualization settings and theme

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

Track usage patterns to improve the Platform
EU users: Consent required before analytics cookies are set

We Do NOT Use:

Advertising cookies
Third-party tracking cookies
Cross-site tracking

7. Your Rights

All Users:

Access: Request a copy of your data
Deletion: Delete your account and associated data
Export: Download your data in a portable format
Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

California Residents (CCPA):

Right to know what data we collect and how it's used
Right to delete your personal information
Right to opt-out of sale of personal information — we do not sell your data
Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

EU/UK Residents (GDPR):

Lawful basis: Consent and legitimate interest
Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing
Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise any rights, contact: privacy@freq43.com

8. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
Encrypted database storage
Access controls and authentication
Regular security reviews

No system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but commit to protecting your data to the best of our ability.

9. International Data Transfers

Frequency 43 is based in the United States. If you access the Platform from outside the US, your data may be transferred to and processed in the US. By using the Platform, you consent to this transfer.

For EU/UK users: We rely on Standard Contractual Clauses for international data transfers where required.

10. Children's Privacy

Frequency 43 is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such data, we will delete it promptly. Contact us at privacy@freq43.com if you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information.

11. Third-Party Links

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Review their privacy policies before providing any information.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via email or Platform notification. Continued use after changes take effect constitutes acceptance.

13. Contact Us

Slophouse Studios LLC
Austin, Texas, USA

Privacy Inquiries: privacy@freq43.com
General Support: support@freq43.com
DMCA: dmca@freq43.com

This Privacy Policy is part of our Terms of Service.

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