Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 10, 2021

This Privacy Policy outlines how MusicPortal collects, uses, and protects your information. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and providing transparency regarding our data practices.

By accessing or using our website, you may share certain personal data with us. This Privacy Policy explains the types of data we collect, how we use it, who we may share it with, and the choices available to you regarding your information.

This policy complies with the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). By continuing to use our website, you agree to the terms described here. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our site.

1. Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

When you access MusicPortal, your device automatically shares certain information with us, including:
- IP address
- Access date and time
- Browser, software, hardware, and OS details
- Language settings
- Your interactions, such as pages viewed and clicks
We also work with third-party advertisers who may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tools to collect data. See our Cookie Policy for details.

We use Google Analytics to better understand how visitors use our site. Learn more or opt-out at: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245

Information You Provide

When you contact us through our website, we may request your name and email address. This information is kept confidential and is not sold or shared with third parties.

2. How We Use Your Information

Depending on how you interact with us, we may process your data for the following purposes:

For legitimate business purposes:
- Improve and analyze website functionality
- Respond to inquiries or feedback
- Monitor site usage and track return visits
- Grow and manage our business
- Generate aggregate and anonymous reports for internal or partner use

With your consent:
- Serve relevant advertising based on your usage of MusicPortal and similar platforms
- Measure ad performance and improve services using cookies or similar technologies
All data is processed securely to prevent unauthorized access, sharing, or modification.

3. Data Sharing

We may share your information with:

- Trusted service providers and business partners who perform services on our behalf
- Legal authorities, when required to comply with laws, enforce our policies, or protect rights
- Other entities in case of merger, acquisition, or similar corporate transactions
- Advertisers and third parties in an aggregated or anonymized form

For more details, see the Advertisement section.

4. Advertising

Advertising helps us keep our content free and our website sustainable. Third-party advertising partners may use cookies and similar technologies to collect usage data and provide targeted ads.

We currently partner with:

Google AdSense – See their Privacy Policy for more info.

Advertisers may place web beacons and cookies to collect data on your browsing activity across services. We prefer using partners that comply with Network Advertising Initiative (NAI), Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA), or similar standards. You can opt out at: https://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/

See our Cookie Policy for additional information.

5. Data Retention

MusicPortal retains your personal data only as long as necessary to provide services and fulfill legal obligations. Retention periods vary depending on data type, purpose, and applicable legal requirements. We aim to follow principles of data minimization and safe storage.

6. Your Rights

You may exercise your rights under the GDPR and other data protection laws at any time, including:

- Requesting access to your data
- Reviewing and updating your personal information
- Requesting data correction, deletion, or anonymization
- Limiting or objecting to certain data uses
- Receiving a copy of your data
- Filing a complaint with a data protection authority if you believe your rights are violated

If you have concerns about how MusicPortal handles your data, please contact us.

7. Children’s Privacy

MusicPortal is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you are under 16, please do not use this website. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided information should contact us to request deletion.

8. International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where necessary, MusicPortal uses standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission and other safeguards to ensure lawful data transfer.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out using the contact information provided on our website.