Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when using our Service:

• Account Information: Name, email address, username, password, and profile information
• Music Listings: Songs, albums, playlists, reviews, ratings, and comments you submit
• Payment Information: Billing details and payment method information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
• Communications: Messages, feedback, and correspondence with us
• Profile Data: Profile picture, bio, music preferences, and listening history

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you access our Service, we automatically collect certain information:

Data Type	Examples
Device Information	Device type, operating system, browser type
Usage Data	Pages viewed, features used, time spent, interactions
Location Data	IP address, approximate geographic location
Cookies & Tracking	Cookies, web beacons, analytics data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes:

• Communication: Send you updates, newsletters, promotional materials, and service-related announcements
• Analytics: Analyze usage patterns to improve our Service and develop new features
• Security: Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, and security vulnerabilities
• Legal Compliance: Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
• Customer Support: Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 With Your Consent

We share your information when you explicitly consent to such sharing, such as when you choose to share your playlists publicly.

3.2 Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf:

• Cloud hosting and storage providers
• Payment processing services
• Email delivery and communication services
• Analytics and data analysis providers
• Customer support tools

3.3 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

3.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law or to:

• Comply with legal processes and law enforcement requests
• Protect our rights, property, or safety
• Prevent fraud or security issues
• Enforce our Terms of Service

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function properly
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use our Service
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our Service.

5. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and audits
• Access controls and authentication requirements
• Employee training on data protection
• Incident response and breach notification procedures

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services to you
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
• Maintain business records

When information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention policies.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those of your country. We take appropriate measures to ensure your information receives adequate protection in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending you an email notification (for significant changes)

Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to deletion of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

13. GDPR Rights (European Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the rights described in Section 5 above, as well as the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.