Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 10, 2021

This privacy policy has been prepared by MusicPortal to affirm our strong commitment to protecting your personal data. The information below outlines how MusicPortal collects, uses, and safeguards your data when you access our website.

When you use our website, certain personal information may be collected from you. This Privacy Policy explains the types of data we collect, how we use it, with whom it may be shared, and your choices in managing your information.

This policy is in accordance with the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). By accessing our website, you agree to the practices described herein. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please refrain from using our services.

1. Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information:
When you use our website, we automatically receive certain technical data from your browser or device. This may include:
- Your IP address
- Date and time of access
- Your hardware, browser, and operating system details
- Language settings
- Clicks and pages you visit
We also work with third-party ad networks that may collect data using cookies or web beacons. For details on cookies and how to manage them, please see our Cookie Policy.

Additionally, we use Google Analytics to better understand how visitors interact with our website. Learn more or opt out here: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245

Voluntarily Provided Information:
When you contact us via our contact form, we may ask for your name and email address. This information is kept strictly confidential and is never sold, shared, or transferred to third parties.

2. How We Use Your Data

We may use your data for various legitimate business purposes, including:
- Improving our website’s functionality and performance
- Responding to your queries and feedback
- Tracking usage patterns and return visits
- Producing statistical and analytical reports

With your consent, we may also:
- Display relevant advertisements based on your activity
- Analyze the effectiveness of our ads and improve user experience using cookies and related technologies
We implement all appropriate safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or loss of your data.

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your data with:
- Trusted service providers and partners who help us operate our services. These parties are bound by confidentiality and cannot use your data for unrelated purposes.
- Legal authorities, where required to comply with laws or to protect rights, property, or safety.
- Potential buyers or investors if MusicPortal undergoes a merger, acquisition, or other corporate restructuring.
- Advertisers, in the form of aggregated or anonymized data, to help them deliver better content or ads.

4. Advertising

Advertising helps us provide our services free of charge. We may allow third-party advertising companies to collect data through cookies, web beacons, or similar tools. These companies may track your behavior across different websites to provide more relevant ads.

Our current advertising partner:
- Google AdSense – Privacy Policy

These partners may include web beacons in the ads displayed on MusicPortal, enabling them to store and access cookies and track your activity across platforms.

We prefer using advertisers who are members of the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI), the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA), or equivalent bodies. To opt out of personalized ads, visit: https://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/. Note: opting out does not remove ads but makes them less personalized.

For full details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

5. Data Retention

MusicPortal retains your data only as long as necessary for service delivery and legal compliance. The retention period varies based on the type of data, reason for collection, and applicable legal requirements. We strive to minimize data storage and retain only what is necessary to fulfill legal or operational obligations.

6. Your Rights

You have rights under the GDPR and local privacy laws, including the right to:
- Confirm whether we hold your data
- Access, correct, or delete your data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Request data portability
- File a complaint with a data protection authority
You may also contact us if you believe your data is being misused or have questions about our data practices.

7. Minors

MusicPortal does not knowingly collect or process information from users under the age of 16. If you are under 16, please do not use our site or provide any information. Parents or guardians who believe their child has submitted personal data should contact us to have it removed.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When this occurs, MusicPortal relies on Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or other valid legal mechanisms to ensure your data is protected.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us.