Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Account Information: Name, email address, password, and profile details
• Artist Profile: Artist name, bio, social media links, avatar, and banner images
• Payment Information: Stripe account details for receiving payments (processed by Stripe)
• Content: Music files, cover art, song metadata, and descriptions you upload
• School Affiliation: Your educational institution for leaderboard features
• Communications: Messages, feedback, and support requests

2. Automatically Collected Information

When you use our platform, we automatically collect:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, songs played, and interaction patterns
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
• Log Data: IP address, access times, and referring URLs
• Analytics: Play counts, sales data, and engagement metrics

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process transactions and send related information
• Send transactional emails (purchase confirmations, account updates)
• Display your public artist profile and music
• Calculate rankings, badges, and leaderboard positions
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security issues
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience

4. Information Sharing

We share your information in the following circumstances:

• Public Profile: Your artist name, bio, social links, and music are publicly visible
• Service Providers: We use Stripe for payments, which has its own privacy policy
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in and remember your preferences
• Understand how you use our platform
• Improve our services based on usage patterns
• Prevent fraudulent activity

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not function properly without them.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. This includes encryption in transit (HTTPS), secure authentication, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

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

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing activities
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us through our Contact page.

8. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. We may retain certain information for legal compliance, dispute resolution, or to enforce our agreements. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

9. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable laws.

10. Children's Privacy

AI Music Hub is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

11. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

For users in the European Economic Area:

• We process data based on consent, contract performance, legitimate interests, or legal obligations
• You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
• We will respond to data subject requests within 30 days

12. CCPA Compliance (California Users)

California residents have additional rights under the CCPA:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our Contact page.