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Last Updated: February 16, 2026

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Melogen ("we," "us," or "our") is operated by an independent developer. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our web application at melogen.app (the "Service").

By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.

Information We Collect

1. Account Information

Email address — used for authentication (Magic Link sign-in), subscription management, and service communications.

Payment information — processed through Lemon Squeezy. We do not store your credit card details. We receive your email and order ID for subscription verification.

2. Musical Content Data

When you use the Service to import, edit, or export music, we collect:

  • Exported MIDI files — When you export music as MIDI, a copy is collected and stored on our servers.
  • Imported AI-generated content — Musical content you import from AI language models (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, etc.).
  • Editing activity — Modifications you make within the piano roll editor.

Important: By using the Service, you consent to the collection of your musical content data, including exported MIDI files. This collection is integral to the Service and cannot be opted out of.

3. Usage Data

We automatically collect: browser type, pages visited, features used, access timestamps, referring website, and general location (country/region level).

4. Cookies

Authentication cookies — to keep you signed in. Preference cookies — to store your editor settings. We do not use third-party advertising cookies.

How We Use Your Information

Account Information

To authenticate your identity, manage subscriptions, send Magic Link sign-in emails, communicate service updates, process payments, and verify Pro status.

Musical Content Data

  • AI Model Training — To train and improve AI models for music generation. Your musical data may be used as training data.
  • Product Improvement — To analyze usage patterns and improve features, UI, and overall quality.
  • Anonymized Research — After removing personally identifiable information, data may be used for research in AI-generated music and computational musicology.

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We share data with: Lemon Squeezy (payment processing), Resend (authentication and service emails), Vercel and Supabase/AWS (hosting and infrastructure), and as required by law. Anonymized musical data may be shared for research purposes.

Data Retention

  • Account data — retained while your account is active.
  • Musical content data — retained indefinitely, including after account deletion. Data already incorporated into AI model training cannot be removed.
  • Usage data — retained for up to 24 months.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may request access, correction, deletion (note: anonymized musical data and data in AI training sets cannot be deleted), or data portability. Contact us at adamli0526@gmail.com.

Children's Privacy

The Service is not for users under 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect data from children.

International Transfers

Data may be processed in the United States and other countries where our providers operate.

Changes

We may update this policy and will post changes on this page. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

Terms of Service

1. Acceptance

By accessing or using Melogen at melogen.app (the "Service"), you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Melogen is a web-based tool that allows users to import AI-generated musical content, edit it in a piano roll interface, play it back, and export it as MIDI files. The Service offers both free and paid (Pro) tiers.

3. Accounts and Authentication

You must provide a valid email address to access Pro features. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account. You must not share your Magic Link or allow others to access your account.

4. Subscriptions and Payments

Pro subscriptions are processed through Lemon Squeezy. Pricing and features are as displayed at the time of purchase. Refund policies are governed by Lemon Squeezy's terms.

5. User Content and Data License

You retain ownership of the original musical ideas and compositions you create.

License Grant

By using the Service, you grant Melogen a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to: collect, store, and analyze all musical content you import, edit, or export through the Service, including MIDI files; use such data to train, develop, and improve AI models and algorithms for music generation; use such data for product improvement, quality analysis, and feature development; and use anonymized versions of such data for research and publication purposes. This license survives termination of your account.

You acknowledge that: musical content data collection is integral to the Service; data incorporated into AI model training cannot be individually removed; and anonymized data may be retained and used permanently.

6. Acceptable Use

You agree not to: reverse engineer or decompile the Service; use the Service to infringe on any third party's intellectual property rights; attempt to bypass subscription restrictions or payment requirements; overload or interfere with the Service's infrastructure; or use automated tools to scrape or extract data from the Service.

7. Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, code, and branding, is owned by Melogen. Nothing in these Terms grants you rights to our trademarks, logos, or other brand features.

8. Third-Party Services

The Service integrates with third-party AI language models (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, etc.) for content import. We are not responsible for the content generated by these services or their availability.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Melogen shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service.

11. Termination

You may stop using the Service at any time. We may suspend or terminate your access for violation of these Terms. Upon termination, your license to use the Service ends, but our license to collected musical data persists as described in Section 5.

12. Changes

We may modify these Terms at any time. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which the operator resides, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website function properly and remember your preferences.

Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (Required)

CookiePurposeDuration
melogen_user_emailAuthentication — identifies your signed-in session30 days
sessionSession management for Pro featuresSession

These cookies are necessary for the Service to function. They cannot be disabled.

Functional Cookies

CookiePurposeDuration
editor_preferencesStores your piano roll editor settings1 year

Local Storage

We use browser Local Storage to save editor state, preferences, and temporary musical content for playback. Local Storage data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

Cookies We Do NOT Use

We do not use advertising or tracking cookies, third-party analytics cookies, or social media tracking pixels.

Managing Cookies

You can clear cookies through your browser settings. Note that clearing authentication cookies will require you to sign in again.

Contact

For questions about these policies, please contact: adamli0526@gmail.com