Privacy Policy

Maniac Audio
Effective Date: January 2026  |  Last Updated: January 2026

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When you create an account, make a purchase, or contact us, we may collect:

(a) Full name
(b) Email address
(c) Billing address and country
(d) Payment information (processed securely by Stripe — we do not store credit card numbers)
(e) Order history and download records
(f) Any information you voluntarily provide in support communications

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

(a) IP address
(b) Browser type and version
(c) Operating system
(d) Pages visited and time spent on pages
(e) Referring website
(f) Cookies and similar tracking technologies

1.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

Our plugins do not collect, transmit, or send any data from your computer, DAW, or audio projects. The Software operates entirely offline after installation.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

(a) To process and fulfill your orders and deliver download links
(b) To manage your account and provide customer support
(c) To send order confirmations, receipts, and product updates
(d) To improve our website, products, and services
(e) To prevent fraud and unauthorized transactions
(f) To comply with legal obligations

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Third-Party Services

We use the following trusted third-party services to operate our business:

3.1 Stripe — Payment processing. Stripe handles all credit card and payment data securely. We do not have access to your full credit card number. Stripe’s privacy policy: stripe.com/privacy

3.2 WooCommerce — E-commerce platform for order management and digital product delivery.

3.3 Hostinger — Website hosting. Your data is stored on secure servers managed by Hostinger.

3.4 Google Analytics — Website analytics to understand visitor behavior. Data is anonymized where possible. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4. Cookies

4.1 Our website uses cookies to provide essential functionality, remember your preferences, and analyze site usage.

4.2 Types of cookies we use:

Essential Cookies — Required for the website to function (login sessions, cart contents). Cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies — Help us understand how visitors interact with our website. Can be disabled.

Functional Cookies — Remember your preferences and settings. Can be disabled.

4.3 You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

5. Data Storage & Security

5.1 Your personal data is stored on secure servers with appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

5.2 We use SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our website.

5.3 While we implement industry-standard security measures, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

5.4 We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.

6. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Right of Access — You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

Right to Rectification — You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

Right to Erasure — You may request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).

Right to Restriction — You may request that we restrict the processing of your data.

Right to Data Portability — You may request your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.

Right to Object — You may object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes.

Right to Withdraw Consent — Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@maniacaudiovst.com. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website and products are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

8. Email Communications

8.1 We may send you transactional emails related to your purchases (order confirmations, download links, receipts). These are not marketing communications and cannot be unsubscribed from.

8.2 If you opt in to our newsletter or promotional communications, you may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email or by contacting us directly.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR-compliant data processing agreements with our service providers.

10. Changes to This Policy

10.1 We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws.

10.2 Updated versions will be posted at maniacaudiovst.com/privacy-policy with a revised “Last Updated” date.

10.3 We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of our website and products after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact

For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data:

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