Introduction
Welcome to M3U Maker. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our website at m3umaker.com.
By using M3U Maker, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Data We Collect
Account data
When you register, we collect your email address and a hashed version of your password. We never store your password in plain text.
Usage data
We automatically collect your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and playlist access timestamps for session management and security.
Uploaded content
M3U playlist files you upload are stored on our servers to provide the service. We do not inspect their contents beyond what is technically necessary to process them.
How We Use Your Data
- To provide and maintain our service
- To send transactional emails (e.g. password reset)
- To detect and prevent abuse or security incidents
- To clean up inactive accounts (files are deleted after 14 days of inactivity)
- To analyze usage patterns via Google Analytics
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics collects data such as your IP address, browser, and pages visited, and may store cookies on your device.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. Data collected is subject to Google's Privacy Policy.
Data Retention
| Data type | Retention period |
|---|---|
| Account data | As long as your account is active |
| Uploaded files | Deleted after 14 days of account inactivity |
| Session data | Deleted on logout or after prolonged inactivity |
| Server logs | Up to 30 days for security purposes |
Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or share your personal data with third parties, except:
- Google (Analytics — see section 4)
- Our hosting provider (Contabo) for infrastructure purposes
- When required by law
Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Union, you have the following rights:
Request a copy of the data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your account and associated data
Request your data in a machine-readable format
Object to processing of your data
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].
Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS), hashed passwords, and server-level access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Cookies
We use cookies for session management and analytics. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].