Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 2, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Play Virtual Instruments ("we", "us", or "our"). We operate the website playvirtualinstruments.com, which provides free browser-based virtual instruments including piano, guitar, metronome, tuner, and song library tools.
This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our practices.
2. Information We Collect
We designed Play Virtual Instruments to minimize data collection. Here is what we collect and store:
2.1 Data Stored Locally on Your Device
Most of your activity data is stored locally in your browser using localStorage. This includes:
- Day streak and practice activity records
- Points earned through quizzes and activities
- Theme preference (light or dark mode)
- Install prompt dismissal status
This data never leaves your device. We cannot read or access it.
2.2 Information That May Be Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, your web browser automatically sends certain technical information, including:
- IP address (used for serving web pages, not tracked or logged by us)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring website addresses
- Date and time of visit
3. How We Use Information
We use the limited information described above solely to:
- Operate and maintain the website
- Provide and improve our virtual instrument tools
- Monitor aggregated, anonymized usage patterns to improve the user experience
4. Cookies and Local Storage
Our website uses browser localStorage to save your preferences and progress. This is not traditional cookie tracking — the data stays entirely on your device and is not transmitted to us or any third party.
We do not use advertising cookies, analytics tracking cookies, or any third-party tracking cookies.
5. Third-Party Services
We currently do not integrate third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking services. We use Google Fonts (fonts.googleapis.com) for typography, which may collect standard web request data as part of serving font files.
6. Audio and Microphone Access
Some features, such as the Guitar Tuner, request access to your device's microphone. This audio processing happens entirely in your browser using the Web Audio API. No audio data is recorded, transmitted, or stored on any server.
7. Data Retention
Since your activity data is stored locally on your device, it remains there until you clear your browser data or uninstall the web app. We do not maintain any user accounts or server-side databases.
8. Children's Privacy
Play Virtual Instruments does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone, including children under the age of 13. Our tools are designed to be used without requiring any personal data.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you can reach us at: