1. The Short Version

WaveTrace uses the information you submit to run track searches, operate the service, keep it secure, improve the product, and reply if you contact us. We try to keep data collection limited and tied to running the service rather than broad personal profiling.

2. Who Controls Your Data

WaveTrace is the controller of the personal data described on this page.

• Controller: baseKamp Studios, Switzerland
• Email: hello@wavetrace.studio

3. What We Collect

Depending on how you use WaveTrace, we may collect:

• source links and other content you submit for analysis;
• basic account, admin, or contact details you provide, such as name and email;
• technical data such as IP address, browser type, device information, session identifiers, timestamps, and standard server logs;
• usage data about how the site and product features are used;
• cookie and similar technology data, where applicable.

4. Why We Use It

We use this data to:

• process submitted links and run track discovery jobs;
• display results and operate the service;
• maintain admin access and site security;
• understand product usage and improve the service;
• respond to messages, support requests, and feedback;
• prevent abuse, misuse, fraud, or technical failures;
• comply with legal obligations.

5. Legal Basis

Where EU/EEA/UK data protection law applies, we process personal data on one or more of the following bases:

• performance of a contract or steps requested before providing the service;
• legitimate interests in operating, securing, and improving WaveTrace;
• consent, where required, including for non-essential cookies or analytics;
• compliance with legal obligations.

6. Cookies And Tracking

WaveTrace uses necessary cookies and similar technologies required for core site functions, including session handling and admin access. If we use non-essential analytics or similar tools, they will be used only where the required consent has been obtained. You can also manage cookies through your browser settings, subject to technical limitations.

7. Sharing

We may share personal data only where needed to operate the service, for example with:

• hosting and infrastructure providers;
• storage, logging, analytics, security, and monitoring providers;
• email or support service providers;
• service providers involved in processing submitted source links or running analysis jobs;
• authorities or counterparties where required by law or to protect our rights.

We do not sell personal data.

8. International Transfers

Some service providers may process data outside Switzerland, the EEA, or the UK. Where that happens, we take reasonable steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place under applicable law.

9. Retention

We keep personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described above, including service operation, security, debugging, support, legal compliance, and abuse prevention.

In general:

• submitted job records and related processing data are kept for as long as needed to run the service and maintain service history;
• server logs, security logs, and technical records are kept for a limited period unless needed longer for security or legal reasons;
• contact requests and support messages may be kept as long as needed to reply and maintain a record of the request;
• data may be deleted earlier on request where applicable, or kept longer where required by law or legitimate necessity.

10. Your Rights And Choices

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to request access to your personal data, ask for correction or deletion, object to certain processing, request restriction, withdraw consent where processing is based on consent, and lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority.

11. Contact

For privacy-related questions, access requests, correction requests, deletion requests, or other data protection concerns, contact:

hello@wavetrace.studio

12. Changes

We may update this page from time to time. If we make material changes, we will post the updated version here with a revised effective date.