PRIVACY POLICY

FruityNest

Last Updated: September 5, 2026

1. INTRODUCTION

This Privacy Policy explains how FruityNest ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our application and services.

Data Controller: Stanislav Barantsov & Maryna Huz, a partnership trading as "FruityNest"

Postal address: FruityNest (Stanislav Barantsov & Maryna Huz) 5 Brayford Square London E1 0SG United Kingdom

Contact: contact@fruitynest.app

By using FruityNest, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

Email address and/or username: Used for authentication, license management, and important service messages
Password: Stored only in hashed form. We never store or have access to your plain-text password. If you sign in with Google, we receive only your email address from Google

2.2 License and Subscription Data

To operate the free trial and Pro subscription, we process:

Your subscription status and plan (Free, Trial, or Pro)
Trial activation and expiry dates
License activation events (which installations of the app are linked to your account)

2.3 Your Music Stays on Your Device

FruityNest communicates with FL Studio through the official FL Studio MIDI scripting interface, directly on your computer. Your FL Studio projects, presets, plugins, playlists and any other creative content never leave your device: none of it is uploaded to, collected by, or stored on our servers.

2.4 Sign-in and Technical Information

When you sign in or start the application, we record a sign-in / app-start event linked to your account. It contains:

The date and time of the event and its outcome (for example, a failed sign-in)
Technical information about your device and installation, including the application version
Your IP address and the country derived from it

We use these events to protect your account, to enforce the device limit of your license, and to help you when you contact support. We do not track which features you use inside the application.

2.5 Payment Information

Payments are processed by our merchant of record, Paddle (Paddle.com Market Limited, UK, and its affiliates, including Paddle.com Inc. for US customers):

Paddle handles the entire checkout, including payment card details, billing address, and applicable taxes
We do not receive or store credit card numbers, CVV codes, or full payment details
We only receive confirmation of successful payment and your subscription status
Paddle acts as an independent data controller for payment data; Paddle's privacy policy applies: https://www.paddle.com/legal/privacy

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use collected information for:

3.1 Service Provision

Creating and managing your account
Operating the free trial and verifying your license
Unlocking Pro features when you subscribe
Processing subscription payments (via Paddle)

3.2 Application Improvement

Analyzing usage patterns to improve features
Identifying and fixing bugs and errors
Developing new features based on user behavior

3.3 Communication

Sending important service updates and announcements
Responding to support requests
Notifying you about subscription status and renewals

3.4 Legal Compliance and Protection

Meeting legal requirements that apply to us (for example, keeping payment records for tax purposes)
Protecting FruityNest and its users against fraud, abuse and misuse of the Software

4. DATA STORAGE AND SECURITY

4.1 Storage Location

Your data is stored on servers of our hosting providers located in the United Kingdom and the European Union
Our servers store only account, license, and the technical data described in Section 2 — never your music projects or presets

4.2 Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures:

Passwords are stored only in hashed form
Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
Secure server infrastructure with regular updates
Access controls and authentication systems
Regular security monitoring

4.3 Data Retention

Account data is retained while your account is active
After account deletion, personal data is removed within 30 days
Some data may be retained longer for legal or security purposes (e.g., transaction records for tax compliance)

5. DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

5.1 Third-Party Services

We share limited data with:

Paddle (Merchant of Record / Payment Processing)

Purpose: Processing subscription purchases, renewals, invoices, and taxes
Data involved: Email address, country/tax location, subscription status; payment details are collected by Paddle directly
Privacy Policy: https://www.paddle.com/legal/privacy

Hosting providers

Purpose: Hosting our authentication and licensing servers and our database
Data involved: The account and technical data described in Section 2

5.2 We DO NOT:

Sell your personal data to third parties
Share your data for marketing purposes
Provide your information to advertisers
Use tracking cookies or third-party advertising networks

5.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by:

Valid legal process (court order, subpoena)
Government authorities when legally obligated
Protection of our rights, safety, or property
Investigation of fraud or security issues

6. ADVERTISING AND MARKETING

6.1 In-Application Promotions

FruityNest may display:

Promotional content for audio plugins
Educational course offerings
Other music production related services

6.2 No Third-Party Tracking

We do not use third-party advertising networks
No tracking cookies or behavioral advertising
Promotions are non-personalized and shown to all users equally

7. YOUR RIGHTS (GDPR & UK GDPR)

Under data protection laws, you have the right to:

7.1 Access

Ask what personal data we hold about you (your email address, subscription status and dates, linked devices and sign-in events) and receive a copy

7.2 Rectification

Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data

7.3 Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten")

Ask us to delete your account and personal data by emailing contact@fruitynest.app — we will confirm once it is done

7.4 Data Portability

Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Transfer your data to another service

7.5 Object to Processing

Object to processing of your personal data for specific purposes

7.6 Withdraw Consent

Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
Does not affect lawfulness of processing before withdrawal

To exercise these rights, contact us at: contact@fruitynest.app We will respond to your request within 30 days as required by GDPR.

8. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

If you are located outside the United Kingdom:

Your data may be transferred to and processed in the UK or other countries where our service providers operate
We ensure adequate safeguards are in place for international transfers
For EU users, we comply with GDPR requirements for international data transfers

9. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

FruityNest is not intended for users under 13 years of age (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, contact us immediately at contact@fruitynest.app for removal.

10. ANALYTICS AND COOKIES

10.1 Analytics

We do not use third-party analytics services and we do not track which features you use. The only statistics we keep are derived from the sign-in / app-start events described in Section 2.4 (for example, how many users run which application version and from which countries). These events are linked to your account and are kept as described in Section 4.3.

10.2 Cookies

The FruityNest desktop application does not use browser cookies
Authentication tokens are stored locally and securely on your device
Our website checkout is operated by Paddle, which may use cookies strictly necessary to process your purchase; see Paddle's privacy policy for details

11. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do:

We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top
Significant changes will be notified through the application or via email
Continued use of FruityNest after changes constitutes acceptance
You can always review the current policy at https://fruitynest.app/privacy

12. DATA BREACH NOTIFICATION

In the unlikely event of a data breach affecting your personal information:

We will inform the UK Information Commissioner's Office within 72 hours, as required by UK GDPR
We will notify affected users without undue delay
We will take immediate steps to mitigate the breach and protect your data

13. CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data:

Email: contact@fruitynest.app

Website: https://fruitynest.app

Postal address: FruityNest (Stanislav Barantsov & Maryna Huz) 5 Brayford Square London E1 0SG United Kingdom Response Time: We aim to respond within 5 business days

If you are not satisfied with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk

14. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING (GDPR)

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

Contract Performance: To provide the application, trial, and subscription you have signed up for
Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and prevent fraud
Consent: For optional features and communications (where applicable)
Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws (e.g., tax records)

15. AUTOMATED DECISION-MAKING

FruityNest does not use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal effects or similarly significantly affects users.

16. BUSINESS TRANSFERS

If FruityNest is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale:

Your personal data may be transferred as part of that transaction
We will notify you before your data is transferred
The new entity will be bound by this Privacy Policy

BY USING FRUITYNEST, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS PRIVACY POLICY.

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of England and Wales.