Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 26, 2025

Overview

At MixDoctor, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our professional audio analysis application.

🔒 Your Privacy is Our Priority

All audio analysis is performed locally on your device. We do not upload your audio files to external servers, and your creative work remains completely private.

Information We Collect

📁 Audio Files

What we collect: Audio files you import for analysis (WAV, AIFF, MP3, M4A, CAF, FLAC)

Where it's stored: Locally on your device and optionally in your iCloud Drive

How it's used: For audio analysis only. Files never leave your device or iCloud account.

📊 Analysis Data

What we collect: Analysis results including frequency balance, dynamic range, stereo imaging data, and quality metrics

Where it's stored: Locally on your device with optional iCloud sync

How it's used: To display your analysis history and provide recommendations

🤖 AI Analysis Metadata

What we collect: Only metadata from audio analysis (technical measurements, not audio content)

Where it's sent: Anonymized metadata is sent to Claude AI (Anthropic) for generating mixing recommendations

What's NOT sent: Your actual audio files are never uploaded or transmitted

👤 User Account Information

What we collect: Email address (for subscription management), subscription status, and usage statistics

How it's used: To manage your Pro subscription, provide customer support, and send important service updates

How We Use Your Information

  • 🔍
    Audio Analysis

    Perform professional DSP analysis locally on your device

  • ☁️
    iCloud Sync

    Optionally sync your analysis data across your devices using your private iCloud account

  • 🎯
    AI Recommendations

    Send anonymized technical metadata to AI service for mixing suggestions

  • 💳
    Subscription Management

    Process and manage your Pro subscription through Apple's App Store

  • 📈
    Service Improvement

    Analyze anonymized usage patterns to improve app features and performance

Data Security & Privacy

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Local Processing

All audio file analysis happens on your device using Apple's Accelerate framework. Your audio files never leave your device.

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iCloud Encryption

When using iCloud sync, your data is protected by Apple's end-to-end encryption. Only you can access your synced analysis data.

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Metadata Only

AI analysis uses only technical measurements (LUFS, frequency data, etc.), never your actual audio content.

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No Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

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Data Deletion

You can delete your analysis history and audio files at any time directly from the app. Deletion is immediate and permanent.

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Secure Transmission

Any data transmitted to our servers or AI services uses industry-standard HTTPS/TLS encryption.

Third-Party Services

MixDoctor uses the following third-party services:

Claude AI by Anthropic

We use Claude Sonnet 4.5 to generate intelligent mixing recommendations. Only anonymized technical metadata (not audio files) is sent to Anthropic's API. For more information, see Anthropic's Privacy Policy.

Apple iCloud

Optional iCloud sync uses Apple's CloudKit framework. All data synced via iCloud is protected by Apple's encryption. For more information, see Apple's Privacy Policy.

Apple App Store

Subscription payments are processed through Apple's App Store. We receive only subscription status information. For more information, see Apple's Privacy Policy.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your data:

  • Access: View all your analysis data within the app
  • Export: Export your analysis reports (Pro feature)
  • Delete: Delete individual analyses or all data at any time
  • Opt-Out: Disable iCloud sync in app settings
  • Portability: Export your data in standard formats

Children's Privacy

MixDoctor is 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 to have that information deleted.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by:

  • Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Sending you a notification through the app (for material changes)

Your continued use of MixDoctor after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

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

GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

For users in the European Union, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). You have additional rights including:

  • Right to be informed about data collection and use
  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@mixdoctor.app.

CCPA Compliance (California Users)

For California residents, under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information is collected about you
  • Know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed and to whom
  • Say no to the sale of personal information
  • Access your personal information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

Note: MixDoctor does not sell your personal information to third parties.