Plumb — Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 2026 Effective upon purchase or first use
Terra Echo Studios LLC ("we," "us," or "our") operates the Plumb desktop application ("Software"). This Privacy Policy explains what information the Software accesses, what information we collect through our website and store, how we use it, and your rights with respect to that information.
The short version: Plumb analyzes your audio entirely on your computer. Your audio files, measurements, and reports never leave your device. We collect very little information and we do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
1. Who This Policy Applies To
This Privacy Policy applies to:
- Users who download and use the Plumb desktop application;
- Visitors to our website at https://terraechostudio.com;
- Customers who purchase Plumb through our Gumroad storefront.
2. Information the Plumb Application Accesses
Audio Files
Plumb reads audio files that you explicitly select and open within the application. These files are analyzed entirely on your local machine and are never uploaded to, transmitted to, or accessed by any server operated by us or any third party. Reports and exports you create are written to the location on your local machine that you choose.
We have no access to your audio files, your measurements, or your reports at any time.
Local Application Data
The application stores the following data locally on your machine only:
- Layout and preferences — your module arrangement, hidden modules, and custom workspace presets, stored locally so your setup persists between launches. This data never leaves your device.
No Network Activity
Plumb makes no network requests during installation or use. It is fully self-contained, requires no account, and operates entirely offline.
No Telemetry, Analytics, or Crash Reporting
The Software does not collect or transmit:
- Usage analytics or telemetry of any kind
- Crash reports or error logs
- Performance metrics
- Information about files you analyze
- Any behavioral or usage data
We simply do not know how you use the application, and we designed it that way intentionally.
3. Information We Collect Through Our Website
When you visit https://terraechostudio.com, standard web server logs may record:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time of visit
- Referring URL
This information is used solely for maintaining the security and operation of our website and is not linked to any personal identity. We do not use tracking cookies for advertising purposes.
4. Information Collected Through Gumroad (Purchases)
Plumb is sold through Gumroad, Inc. ("Gumroad"), a third-party e-commerce platform. When you purchase Plumb:
- Gumroad collects and processes your payment information (credit card, PayPal, etc.), email address, and any other information required to complete the transaction.
- We receive from Gumroad only your email address and purchase confirmation, which we use to fulfill your order and provide customer support.
- We do not receive or store your payment card information at any time. Gumroad acts as the merchant of record and handles all payment processing.
Your purchase data is subject to Gumroad's Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review it.
What We Do With Your Email Address (From Gumroad)
If Gumroad provides us with your email address as part of the purchase process, we may use it to:
- Send you your license confirmation and download link;
- Notify you of major Software updates (infrequently, and only if you have not opted out);
- Respond to support requests you initiate.
We do not add your email address to any marketing list without your explicit consent, and we do not share it with third parties.
5. How We Use Information
We use the limited information we collect to:
- Fulfill purchases and deliver the Software;
- Provide customer support when you contact us;
- Maintain the security and operation of our website;
- Comply with applicable legal obligations.
We do not:
- Sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party;
- Use your information for targeted advertising;
- Profile you or track your behavior across websites or applications;
- Use your audio files, measurements, or reports for any purpose whatsoever — we never receive them.
6. Data Retention
- Purchase records — We retain purchase confirmation records (your email and transaction ID from Gumroad) for as long as necessary to fulfill our legal and accounting obligations, typically up to seven (7) years.
- Support communications — If you contact us for support, we retain that correspondence for up to two (2) years.
- Local application data — This lives on your machine. You can delete it at any time by removing the application and its associated data from your system.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the limited personal information we hold:
- Customer email addresses from Gumroad are stored in secure systems with access limited to authorized personnel only.
- We do not store payment card information.
- All data transmitted between you and our website uses HTTPS encryption.
No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we are committed to protecting your information using industry-standard practices.
8. Third-Party Services Summary
| Service | Purpose | Their Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Gumroad | Payment processing and order fulfillment | gumroad.com/privacy |
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services. We encourage you to review their policies.
9. Children's Privacy
The Software is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at Terraechostudios@gmail.com and we will delete it promptly.
10. International Users
Terra Echo Studios LLC is based in the State of North Carolina, United States. If you are accessing the Software or our website from outside the United States, please be aware that any information you provide may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.
By using the Software or our website, you consent to such transfer and processing.
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom: To the extent the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or UK GDPR applies to our processing of your personal information:
- Our legal basis for processing your email address (received from Gumroad) is the performance of a contract (fulfilling your purchase) and legitimate interests (providing customer support).
- You have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, or port your personal data, and to object to processing. Contact us at Terraechostudios@gmail.com to exercise these rights.
- You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Because Plumb analyzes all audio locally on your device and transmits no audio data to us or any server, the GDPR's requirements with respect to audio processing do not apply to our operations.
11. Your Rights and Choices
Regardless of your location, you may:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you;
- Request correction of any inaccurate personal information;
- Request deletion of your personal information, subject to our legal retention obligations;
- Opt out of any marketing communications by contacting us at Terraechostudios@gmail.com or clicking "unsubscribe" in any email we send.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at Terraechostudios@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.
12. Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. Because Plumb is a desktop application with no in-app tracking, the Do Not Track signal is not applicable to the Software. Our website does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals, as there is no industry-wide standard for how they should be honored.
13. 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 of this page. If we make material changes that affect how we handle your personal information, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you (for example, by posting a notice on our website or sending an email to customers).
Your continued use of the Software or our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Terra Echo Studios LLC Email: Terraechostudios@gmail.com Website: https://terraechostudio.com
We take privacy concerns seriously and will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable time.
This Privacy Policy was drafted to accurately reflect the privacy practices of the Plumb desktop application as of the date above. It is not legal advice. If you have specific legal concerns, we recommend consulting a qualified attorney in your jurisdiction.
