On the Beat

Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 27, 2026

On the Beat ("On the Beat," "we," "us") is operated by Instruct LLC. This policy explains what information we collect when you use the On the Beat app and website, how we use it, and the choices you have.

Information we collect

Account information. When you create an account we collect your email address and the name you provide. Your password is handled by our authentication provider and stored only in hashed form; we do not have access to your plaintext password.

Content you create. We store the classes, playlists, preferences, and personalization choices you create so we can save your work and provide the service.

Music service connection. When you connect a music service such as Apple Music, you authorize that connection through the provider (for Apple Music, through Apple's MusicKit). We receive a token that lets the app play music on your behalf and we may store which provider you chose. We do not receive or store your music service password.

Subscriptions and purchases. Purchases and subscriptions are processed through Apple's App Store. We use RevenueCat, Inc. (revenuecat.com) as a service provider to manage subscription state and verify entitlements. RevenueCat receives and processes purchase-related identifiers (transaction identifiers, product identifiers, purchase timestamps) on our behalf. We do not receive your payment card details.

Diagnostics. We use an error-monitoring service (Sentry) to collect crash reports, performance data, and your account identifier and IP address so we can trace a fault to the session that hit it. Sentry also records a replay of a small sample of sessions, and of sessions where an error occurs, so we can see what led up to a problem. Text you type into fields is masked in those recordings. Sentry processes this data in the United States.

Push notifications. If you turn on notifications, we use OneSignal, Inc. as a service provider to deliver them. OneSignal receives a device push token, a device identifier, and your account identifier so a notification can reach the right person. We send notifications about songs you requested, classes that are ready, and occasionally news about new features. You can turn notifications off at any time in the app under Account, then Notifications.

Analytics and session replay. We use a third-party product-analytics service (PostHog) to understand how the app is used so we can improve it. This includes the pages and features you use and the actions you take (for example building, editing, and teaching a class), your device and browser type, a randomly assigned analytics identifier, and your account identifier and email so we can associate this activity with your account. We also use session replay, which captures a recording of your in-app screens to help us diagnose issues and improve the app. These recordings include text you type into fields, for example the class ideas and notes you write. Passwords are never recorded, and email and phone number fields are masked. This PostHog analytics data is processed and stored in the European Union; the separate diagnostics data described above is processed by Sentry in the United States. We do not use any of it to track you across other companies' apps or websites, and we do not sell it.

Technical information. Like most apps, we may collect technical data such as IP address, device type, and app version for security and reliability.

How we use information

  • To provide and operate the app, including saving and syncing your classes.
  • To generate class and playlist suggestions from the inputs you provide.
  • To maintain security, prevent abuse, and improve reliability and quality.
  • To communicate with you about your account or the service.

AI-generated content

On the Beat uses third-party AI providers to generate class and playlist suggestions. When you request a generation, the inputs you provide (such as class settings and prompts) are sent to that provider through our backend to produce a result. We do not send your password or payment information for this purpose.

Classes shared with other instructors

When you mark a class as taught, an anonymized version of it can appear on the Explore page so other instructors can see what is being taught. This includes a rewritten title and the list of songs from our catalogue. It does not include your name, your email, your location, your class notes, or anything that identifies you or your studio.

Titles are rewritten and screened before they are published. We do not publish your original class title.

You control this. You can turn off Share to Explore at any time in your account settings, which immediately removes your classes from Explore and stops future ones from appearing. Turning it back on restores them. Deleting a class, or deleting your account, also removes it from Explore.

Other instructors can report a shared class or hide classes from a given instructor. We review reports and remove content that does not belong on Explore.

How we share information

We do not sell your personal information. We share it only with service providers that help us run the app, and only as needed to provide the service: hosting, database, and authentication; application hosting and content delivery; error monitoring and diagnostics (Sentry); product analytics and session replay (PostHog); push notification delivery (OneSignal); AI generation providers; subscription management (RevenueCat); and Apple, when you connect and use Apple Music.

We may also disclose information if required by law, to protect rights and safety, or in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

Data retention and deletion

We keep your information for as long as your account is active. You can delete your account at any time from within the app under Account, then Delete account, which removes your account and associated content. Some limited records (for example, backups or security logs) may persist for a short period before being overwritten.

Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

International users

We operate from the United States, and your information may be processed there. Our product-analytics data is processed and stored in the European Union by our analytics provider. If you use the app, you understand your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or the European Union depending on the service involved.

Children

On the Beat is not directed to children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age required by your local law. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will delete it.

Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your personal information, or to object to or restrict certain processing. You can exercise the core of these rights directly through in-app account deletion, or by contacting us at the address below. We do not sell personal information.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will update the "Last updated" date above and, where appropriate, notify you in the app.

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