Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 18, 2026
Overview
Screw Engine ("we," "us," or "our") operates the screwengine.com website and audio processing service. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our service.
Information We Collect
We collect the following personal information:
- Email address: provided when you sign in via magic link
- Payment information: processed securely through Stripe and PayPal (we do not store your full card number or PayPal password)
- Account data: your user ID, token balance, and purchase history
- Audio files: uploaded temporarily for processing, then automatically purged
How We Use Your Information
- Authentication: to verify your identity via magic link email
- Service delivery: to process your audio files and manage your token balance
- Payment processing: to complete purchases and issue receipts
- Communication: to send transactional emails (login links, purchase confirmations)
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect or process your data:
- Stripe – payment processing (Stripe Privacy Policy)
- PayPal – payment processing (PayPal Privacy Policy)
- Resend – transactional email delivery (Resend Privacy Policy)
- Cloudflare – hosting, CDN, and edge computing (Cloudflare Privacy Policy)
- Google Fonts – web fonts loaded from Google servers, which may log your IP address (Google Privacy Policy)
Cookies & Authentication
We use JSON Web Tokens (JWTs) for authentication. These tokens are stored in your browser and used to keep you signed in. We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or any third-party analytics cookies.
Data Retention
- Account data is retained for as long as your account is active
- Uploaded audio files are processed and automatically purged shortly after processing
- Magic link tokens expire and are cleaned up automatically
- Payment records are retained as required for financial and tax compliance
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your personal data
- Object to or restrict processing of your data
- Request a portable copy of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at wrecks@wrecksonthebeat.com.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure token-based authentication, and secure payment processing through PCI-compliant providers (Stripe and PayPal). However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at wrecks@wrecksonthebeat.com.