🔍 1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide better services to our users. The types of information we collect include:

Information You Provide:
  • Profile Information: Name, artist name, bio, contact details when creating music profiles
  • Content: Music files, images, playlist information, and portfolio items you upload
  • Communication: Messages you send us through contact forms or support requests
  • Account Data: Username, email address, and password (encrypted)
Information We Collect Automatically:
  • Usage Data: How you interact with our platform, pages visited, time spent
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers
  • Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs
  • Analytics: User behavior patterns to improve our services

⚙️ 2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Service Provision: Create and manage your music profiles
  • Platform Improvement: Analyze usage to enhance user experience
  • Communication: Send important updates, notifications, and support responses
  • Security: Detect and prevent fraudulent activities
  • Legal Compliance: Meet legal obligations and protect our rights
  • Marketing: Send promotional content (with your consent)
📧 Email Communications: We will only send you marketing emails if you have explicitly opted in. You can unsubscribe at any time.

🤝 3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Public Profiles: Information you choose to make public on your music profile
  • Service Providers: Third parties who help us operate our platform (hosting, analytics)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
  • Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
  • Consent: When you have given explicit permission
🛡️ Data Protection: All third-party service providers are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and data protection standards.

🔒 4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:

  • Encryption: Data transmission using SSL/TLS encryption
  • Access Controls: Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only
  • Regular Audits: Security assessments and vulnerability testing
  • Data Backup: Regular backups with secure storage
  • Incident Response: Procedures for handling potential security breaches

While we strive to protect your information, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but continuously work to improve our security measures.

🍪 5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

Types of Cookies:
  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic platform functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our site
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
  • Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to display relevant ads

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect platform functionality.

🎯 Google AdSense: We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to show ads based on your interests. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings.

🔗 6. Third-Party Services

Our platform integrates with various third-party services:

  • Google Analytics: Website analytics and user behavior tracking
  • Google AdSense: Advertisement serving and revenue generation
  • Cloud Storage: Secure file storage and content delivery
  • Social Media: Integration with social platforms for sharing
  • Payment Processors: Secure payment processing (if applicable)

These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them to understand how they handle your data.

👤 7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data we hold
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
  • Restriction: Limit how we process your data
  • Objection: Object to certain types of data processing
  • Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for data processing
✉️ Exercise Your Rights: To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@sportmusic.com

👶 8. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under 13 years of age. 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. We will take steps to remove such information and terminate the child's account.

For users between 13-18 years old, we recommend parental supervision when using our platform.

🌍 9. International Users

Our platform is accessible globally. If you are accessing our services from outside the United States, please note:

  • Your information may be transferred to and stored in the United States
  • We comply with applicable international data protection laws
  • We implement appropriate safeguards for international data transfers
  • You have the same rights regardless of your location

By using our platform, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

📝 10. Policy Changes

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

  • We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Significant changes will be announced on our platform
  • We may send email notifications for major updates
  • Continued use of our platform constitutes acceptance of changes

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

📞 11. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Sport Music Privacy Team
📧 Email: privacy@sportmusic.com
📧 General Support: support@sportmusic.com
🌐 Website: www.sportmusic.com
📍 Address: [Your Business Address]
📞 Phone: [Your Phone Number]

We will respond to your inquiries within 30 days of receipt.

🛡️ Your privacy matters to us. Thank you for trusting Sport Music with your information.