Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to Music Theory Practice ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website at music-theory-practice.com.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Account Information: If you choose to sign in with Google, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from Google. This is optional and only used to save your scores to leaderboards.
- Game Data: When signed in, we store your game scores, accuracy statistics, and timestamps on our servers to display on leaderboards.
- Usage Data: We may collect anonymous usage statistics such as pages visited, time spent on site, and interaction patterns to improve our service.
- Device Information: We may collect information about your device type, browser, and operating system for compatibility purposes.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain our music theory practice tools
- Display your scores on public leaderboards (using your display name)
- Track your personal progress across game sessions
- Improve and optimize our website and user experience
- Respond to your inquiries and provide support
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Google Firebase: We use Firebase for authentication (Google Sign-In) and database services. Firebase is operated by Google and subject to Google's Privacy Policy.
- Google AdSense: We display advertisements through Google AdSense. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising at Google Ad Settings.
- Amazon Associates: Our book recommendations may contain affiliate links to Amazon. Amazon has its own Privacy Notice.
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
- Essential Cookies: To remember your preferences (such as dark mode) and login status
- Analytics Cookies: To understand how visitors use our site
- Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to serve relevant advertisements
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect certain features of our site.
Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely using Google Firebase's infrastructure, which employs industry-standard security measures. Leaderboard scores are publicly visible (with display names only), while your email address is never displayed publicly.
We retain your account data for as long as your account remains active. You can request deletion of your data by contacting us.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt out of personalized advertising
- Use our site without signing in (scores won't be saved to leaderboards)
Children's Privacy
Our service is intended for users of all ages interested in learning music theory. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us through our About page.