Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 10, 2021

MusicPortal is dedicated to protecting your privacy and has developed this privacy policy to clearly outline our data practices. The following explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information on the MusicPortal website.

When you interact with our website, you may provide us with certain personal information. This Privacy Policy describes the types of data we gather, how we use and manage it, the parties with whom it may be shared, and your rights regarding your personal information.

This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union. By continuing to use our site, you agree to the terms laid out here. If you disagree with any part of this policy, we advise against using our website.

1. Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Data

Whenever you use our services, your browser or device automatically sends us data, which may include:
- Your IP address
- Date and time of your visit
- Browser type and operating system
- Language preferences
- Pages viewed and your interactions with the site
We may also partner with advertising providers who use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to gather usage information. More details are available in our Cookie Policy.

Additionally, we utilize Google Analytics to better understand user engagement. For more about this and opting out, visit: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245

Voluntarily Provided Data

If you choose to reach out to us via our contact form, we may collect your name and email address. This data is treated confidentially and is never sold, traded, or shared with third parties.

2. How We Use Your Information

We process personal information for purposes permitted by data protection laws, such as:
- Enhancing and optimizing our website performance
- Responding to your inquiries and feedback
- Monitoring usage trends and site activity
- Generating reports and analytics for internal or partner use
With your consent, we may also:
- Deliver personalized advertisements based on your activity
- Evaluate and improve advertising effectiveness using cookies and similar tools
All data is processed securely to prevent unauthorized access, modification, or loss.

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your data with the following parties:
- Service providers and business partners under strict confidentiality
- Government authorities, to comply with legal requirements or protect safety and rights
- Other entities involved in corporate restructuring (mergers, acquisitions, bankruptcy, etc.)
- Advertisers, in an aggregated or anonymized form, as explained in the Advertisement section

4. Advertising Practices

Advertising supports our ability to offer free content and enhance the user experience. We permit select third parties to use cookies and tracking technologies across our services to analyze behavior, measure ad effectiveness, and deliver relevant ads.

Current advertising partner:
- Google AdSense – Privacy Policy

These partners may include their own or third-party web beacons within ads on MusicPortal, allowing them to set or read cookies and gather data on user interactions.

We prefer advertisers who adhere to standards set by organizations like the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) and the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA). You can opt out of targeted ads here: https://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/. Note: You will still see ads, but they won’t be tailored to your preferences.

Refer to our Cookie Policy for more details.

5. Data Retention

MusicPortal retains information only for as long as necessary to provide services and comply with legal obligations. Retention periods vary depending on the nature of the data, purpose of collection, and applicable legal standards. We aim to minimize data retention and store only what is essential.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to access, update, correct, delete, or restrict the use of your personal data, as well as the right to object to data processing and request data portability under applicable laws, including GDPR Articles 15 and onward.

If you have concerns or objections regarding MusicPortal's handling of your data, please contact us. You also have the right to file a complaint with a data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated.

7. Children’s Privacy

MusicPortal does not target or knowingly collect information from individuals under the age of 16. If you are under 16, you may not use our site or submit any data. If we learn that we’ve unintentionally collected information from a child under 16, we will promptly delete it. Parents or guardians who become aware of such collection are encouraged to contact us.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA). In such cases, MusicPortal relies on the European Commission’s standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions to ensure lawful and secure data transfer.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or how we handle your information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.