Privacy & Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 31, 2026
Who We Are
artefactFX is an online service for detecting and cleaning AI-generated artifacts in music tracks. This policy explains how we handle your data and use cookies.
Data We Collect
We collect the minimum data necessary to provide our service:
- Account data — email address and authentication method (email or Google OAuth) when you register
- Audio files — temporarily stored during processing, automatically deleted after analysis or cleaning
- Processing logs — file names, AI detection scores, and timestamps to display your history
- Usage analytics — anonymous page views and interactions via Yandex.Metrika
How We Use Your Data
- To provide AI detection and cleaning services
- To maintain your account and processing history
- To improve our detection algorithms and service quality
- To analyze site usage patterns (anonymous, aggregated data only)
Data Retention
- Cleaned audio files — available for download for 7 days, archived for up to 30 days, then permanently deleted
- Upload files — deleted immediately after processing
- Processing logs — retained for account history until account deletion
- Account data — retained until you delete your account
Cookies We Use
| Cookie | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_token | Keeps you logged in | Essential | Session |
| theme | Remembers dark/light mode preference | Essential | Persistent |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preference | Essential | Persistent |
| _ym_uid / _ym_d | Yandex.Metrika analytics | Analytics | 1 year |
| _ym_isad | Yandex.Metrika ad blocker detection | Analytics | 2 days |
Third-Party Services
- Yandex.Metrika — website analytics (webvisor, heatmaps, session recording). Yandex Privacy Policy
- Google OAuth — optional sign-in method. Google Privacy Policy
- ACRCloud — audio fingerprinting for AI detection (audio data processed server-side, not shared publicly)
Your Rights
- Access — view your data in your account dashboard
- Deletion — delete your account and all associated data from Account → Settings → Danger Zone
- Cookie control — choose "Essential only" to disable analytics cookies
Managing Cookies
If you selected "Essential only", analytics cookies are not loaded. You can also clear cookies through your browser settings at any time. To reset your cookie preference, clear your browser's localStorage for this site.
Contact
For any privacy-related questions, contact us at support@artefactfx.com