Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 10, 2021

This Privacy Policy outlines how MusicPortal collects, uses, and protects your personal information. By accessing and using this website, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described herein.

The following information is provided in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union. If you do not agree with our policies, please do not use our services.

1. Information We Collect

Automatically collected data:
When you access MusicPortal, your browser and device automatically send us data such as:
– IP address
– Access date and time
– Browser, device, and OS information
– Language preferences
– Pages visited and interaction data
We may also use cookies and web beacons through our advertising partners to collect this information. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for more details.

We use Google Analytics to better understand user interactions. You can learn more or opt out here: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245

Data you provide voluntarily:
If you contact us through our website, we may collect your name and email. This information is kept confidential and is not sold or shared.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for purposes allowed under data protection laws, including:

Legitimate business interests:
– To operate, evaluate, and improve our website
– To respond to your inquiries and feedback
– To analyze user behavior and trends
– To report aggregated, non-personal information

With your consent:
– To show personalized ads
– To improve the effectiveness of our marketing through cookies and similar technologies
We take appropriate security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access or disclosure.

3. Sharing Your Data

Your data may be shared with:
– Service providers working on behalf of MusicPortal under strict confidentiality agreements
– Legal authorities, when required to comply with laws or to protect rights and safety
– Third parties in the event of a business transaction such as a merger or acquisition
– Advertisers in aggregated or anonymized format, as detailed in the Advertisement section

4. Advertising

Advertising enables us to keep our service free. Third-party advertising partners may collect data across sites using cookies, web beacons, or similar tools. This data may be used to measure the effectiveness of ads or understand user behavior.

Our advertising partners include:
– Google AdSense – See their privacy policy for more information.

Advertisers may place cookies or web beacons on your device to track browsing across multiple sites. We prefer using partners that follow the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) or Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) codes of conduct. You can opt out via: https://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/

5. Data Retention

MusicPortal retains your information only as long as necessary to provide our services and meet legal requirements. Retention periods vary based on the nature of the data and applicable laws. We follow principles of minimization and secure storage.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, update, or request deletion of your data in accordance with GDPR (Articles 15 and onward). You may also request data portability, restriction of processing, or lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.

If you believe MusicPortal is using your data improperly or if you have concerns about this policy, please contact us directly.

7. Children’s Privacy

MusicPortal does not knowingly collect data from children under 16. If you are under 16, please do not use our website or submit any information. If you believe we’ve collected such data in error, contact us for removal.

8. International Data Transfers

Your personal information may be transferred and stored outside of the European Economic Area (EEA). In such cases, MusicPortal relies on EU-approved Standard Contractual Clauses and adequacy decisions to ensure legal compliance.

9. Contact Us

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, feel free to reach out to us.