Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 10, 2021

At MusicPortal, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and share your personal data when you visit and interact with MusicPortal.

By using our website, you may provide us with certain personal information. This document explains what data we collect, how we process it, who we may share it with, and your rights concerning your personal information.

This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union. Your continued use of our website indicates your agreement to this policy. If you do not agree with any part of it, we recommend not using our website.

1. Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Data:

When you access our website, we automatically receive certain information from your browser or device, including:

• Your IP address
• Access date and time
• Browser type, version, and device information
• Operating system and language settings
• Pages visited and interaction history

We may also use third-party advertising partners that collect data through cookies and web beacons. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

We use Google Analytics to help us understand user behavior. Learn how it works and how to opt out here: Google Analytics.

Information You Provide:

If you contact us, we may collect your name and email address. This data is kept confidential and is never sold or shared without your permission.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data for various purposes, such as:

• Improving website functionality and performance
• Responding to inquiries and feedback
• Analyzing website usage and user trends
• Providing and optimizing advertisements (with your consent)

We ensure your data is securely processed and protected against unauthorized access or use.

3. Data Sharing

We may share your data with:

• Service providers and partners working on our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements
• Authorities when legally required or to enforce our rights
• Parties involved in mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring of MusicPortal
• Advertisers in the form of anonymized or aggregated data

4. Advertising

Ads help us maintain a free service. We work with advertisers (e.g., Google AdSense) who may use cookies and similar tools to personalize your experience. These tools may track your behavior across websites.

You can learn about ad preferences and opt-out options through the Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Choices. Please note that opting out does not stop ads, but they will be less personalized.

See our Cookie Policy for more details.

5. Data Retention

MusicPortal retains your personal data only as long as necessary to provide services and comply with legal obligations. We determine retention periods based on data type, processing purpose, and applicable laws, adhering to the principle of data minimization.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access, correct, or update your data
• Request data deletion or restriction
• Receive a copy of your data
• Object to or withdraw consent for data processing

If you believe your data has been mishandled, you may contact a data protection authority or reach out to us directly for clarification or resolution.

7. Children’s Privacy

MusicPortal is not intended for users under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you suspect a child has provided data, please contact us so we can remove it.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). In such cases, we use European Commission-approved Standard Contractual Clauses or rely on adequacy decisions to safeguard your information.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your interactions with MusicPortal, please contact us.