Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 18, 2026

1. Who We Are

Mixtuby (mixtuby.com) is a free web application that lets you create and play YouTube music playlists. The service is operated from Romania.

2. Information We Collect

Account data (if you register): email address, name (optional), and profile picture (if using Google Sign-In).

Usage data: playlists you create, app settings, and preferences.

Analytics data (with your consent): Google Analytics 4 collects anonymized usage statistics such as pages visited, session duration, browser type, approximate location (country/city level), and device type. This data is processed by Google under their Privacy Policy.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your data under the following legal bases:

  • Contract performance — to provide your account and sync playlists
  • Consent — for analytics cookies (Google Analytics 4). You can accept or decline via the cookie banner.
  • Legitimate interest — for essential session cookies and security (rate limiting)

4. Cookies & Local Storage

Essential cookies (always active):

  • _mixmusic_session — Rails session cookie for authentication
  • remember_user_token — persistent login (if you check "Remember me")

Analytics cookies (require consent):

  • _ga, _ga_* — Google Analytics 4 (loaded only after you click "Accept")

Third-party cookies:

  • YouTube embedded player may set cookies when you play a video. These are governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
  • YouTube may set advertising cookies (e.g., for ad personalization, frequency capping, view counting). Mixtuby does not control these — they are managed by Google.

Local storage (not cookies, no consent needed):

  • mixtuby-theme — your dark/light theme preference
  • mixtuby-settings — player settings (crossfade, speed, etc.)
  • mixtuby-cookie-consent — your cookie consent choice
  • pwa_installed — PWA installation state

5. How We Use Your Information

  • Provide and maintain your account
  • Sync your playlists across devices
  • Send password reset emails when requested
  • Understand how the service is used (analytics, only with consent)
  • Protect the service from abuse (rate limiting)

6. Third-Party Services

  • YouTube Embedded Player — streams content directly from YouTube. We do not download or store any audio/video.
  • Google OAuth 2.0 — optional sign-in method. We receive your email and profile picture.
  • Google Analytics 4 — anonymized usage analytics (only with your consent).

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties. We may disclose information only if required by law.

8. Data Retention

  • Account data — kept until you delete your account
  • Session cookies — expire when you close your browser (or 2 weeks for "Remember me")
  • Analytics data — retained by Google for 14 months, then auto-deleted
  • Shared mixes — kept until deleted by creator or 90 days if anonymous

9. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation, you have the right to:

  • Access — request a copy of your personal data
  • Rectification — update or correct your information
  • Erasure — delete your account and all associated data (via Profile Settings)
  • Withdraw consent — decline analytics cookies at any time (clear localStorage or use browser settings)
  • Data portability — export your playlists
  • Lodge a complaint — with the Romanian Data Protection Authority (ANSPDCP) at dataprotection.ro

10. Children's Privacy

Mixtuby is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top will reflect any changes. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@mixtuby.com

Back to Mixtuby

App Guide

What is Mixtuby?

A free YouTube music mixer. Paste links or browse curated albums, build playlists with A-B loop on each track, and enjoy crossfade playback. No account required.

Quick Start

1

Add music

Search for songs directly, paste YouTube links, or scroll down and tap any curated album card. Preview tracks before adding — tap ▶ to listen, drag the seekbar to seek, then tap + to add to your playlist.

2

Play & customize each track

Press Play, then tap the settings icon on any track in your playlist to set its speed, A-B loop region, and volume. Tap Next to save and move to the next track.

3

Enjoy continuous playback

Tracks play with smooth crossfade. Your playlist, position, and settings auto-save — come back anytime and resume where you left off.

Search & Preview

The fastest way to build a playlist — search, listen, and add without leaving the page.

▶
Preview a track Tap ▶ on any search result to hear it instantly. The full track plays in the main player with a seekbar on the result row.
DRAG
Seek within preview Drag the seekbar on the previewing track to jump to any point. A time bubble shows the exact position.
+
Add to playlist Tap + to add the track to your playlist. Preview stops automatically. Switch between results freely — only the last tapped plays.
TIP
Quick playlist workflow Search → ▶ preview → + add → search again → repeat. When done, tap Start Mix. Your previewed and added tracks are ready to play with crossfade!

Hidden Gestures

These are not obvious from the UI — learn them to get the most out of Mixtuby.

HOLD
Skip 5s buttons Tap to skip 5 seconds. Hold down to skip 5s every 0.3 seconds continuously until you release.
TAP / HOLD
A: and :B markers Tap the A: or :B label to set it to the current playback time. Long press to type a specific time manually.
TAP
✂ Share a segment When A-B loop is active, a ✂ duration label appears above the progress bar. Tap it to share that exact segment with a link.
HOLD
Theme toggle (moon icon) Tap to switch dark/light. Long press to activate system theme (follows your device settings automatically).
SWIPE
Pull to refresh (mobile) Pull down from the top of the page on mobile to reload.
DRAG
Reorder & resize playlist Drag the handle on any track to reorder. Swipe left to remove. Drag the bottom edge of the playlist to resize its height.

Per-Track Settings

Tap the gear icon on any track in your playlist to open its settings. Each track can have its own:

  • Speed — 0.25x to 2x (great for practice or podcasts)
  • A-B Loop — set start/end points, loop count, and what happens after loop ends
  • Volume — override the global volume for this track

Tap Next in the dialog to save and jump to the next track — perfect for setting up an entire playlist quickly.

Settings Panel

Open Settings (gear icon in navbar) to find these options:

Sleep Timer Set a timer (15m to 120m) and music fades out automatically. A countdown badge appears in the player. Tap again to cancel.
Notifications Enable notifications to see the track name when a new song starts, even when Mixtuby is in the background.
Crossfade & Gapless Crossfade blends tracks together (1-30s). Turn it off and enable Gapless for instant track transitions with no overlap.
Stars Theme, Video Quality, Audio Mode Enable animated stars background, choose video quality (360p–1080p), or switch to Audio-only mode to save data.

Rubber Duck (DJ Quack)

Digital debugging companion from The Pragmatic Programmer. Enable in Settings → Rubber Duck. Tap the duck button to summon DJ Quack — 12 skins, animated affirmations, particle effects. Explain your problem to the duck and find the solution yourself.

Learn more about Rubber Duck →

Sleep & Relax

Science-based sleep aid. Enable in Settings → Baby Sleep Game. In Sleep Mode, tap Sleep → choose a playlist (Baby, Rain, 528Hz...) → set timer → Start. Ducks fall slowly, tap to catch with warm particle effects. Screen dims progressively. Based on Cognitive Shuffle, bilateral tapping, and progressive dimming.

Learn more about Sleep & Relax →

Keyboard Shortcuts (Desktop)

Space Play / Pause
M Mute
← → Seek ±10s
↑ ↓ Volume ±10
N Next track
P Previous track
S Shuffle
R Repeat mode
F Fullscreen
1-200 Jump to track # (type fast for multi-digit)

Example: Gym Playlist

1. Paste your favorite tracks or load a curated album
2. Tap each track's settings icon → set A-B loop on just the chorus → tap Next
3. Hit Play — only choruses play, one after another, with crossfade. Non-stop energy!
4. Set a sleep timer if listening in bed. Install as app for the best experience.

Works for gym, running, studying, cooking, driving — any activity where you want only the best parts.

Why don't I always see ads?

Ad display is controlled entirely by YouTube — based on the video owner's monetization settings, autoplay behavior, your region, and your YouTube account. Mixtuby does not block ads. They may appear at any time.

How do I listen with the screen locked?

Sign in with YouTube Premium. As of 2026, YouTube restricts background playback on third-party sites for non-Premium users. With Premium, Mixtuby unlocks background playback automatically — including lock-screen controls and Bluetooth headphone buttons.

You're offline

Playback requires an internet connection. Your playlist and position are saved — music will resume automatically when you're back online.