Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 10, 2021

MusicPortal has prepared this privacy policy to express our strong dedication to safeguarding your privacy. This document outlines how we collect, handle, and use the data provided by users of the MusicPortal website.

By visiting and using our website, certain personal information may be shared with us. This Privacy Policy details what types of data we collect, how we use it, who it may be shared with, and what options you have to manage your information.

This policy is provided in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). By continuing to use our site, you agree to the terms described here. If you do not accept these terms, we advise you not to access or use our services.

1. Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Data

When you access our website, we automatically collect certain details from your browser or device, which may include:
- Your IP address
- The date and time you access our site
- The type of browser and device you use, and your operating system
- Preferred language settings
- Pages visited and links clicked while using our site
We also partner with advertising providers that may use cookies or tracking pixels to gather data about your browsing behavior. You can learn more about this in our Cookie Policy.

In addition, we use Google Analytics to better understand user interactions with our site. For more information or to opt out, visit: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245

Voluntarily Provided Information

If you reach out to us using our contact form, we may request your name and email address. This information is kept confidential and is never sold, distributed, or disclosed to third parties.

2. How We Use Your Data

Your information may be used for various lawful and legitimate purposes, depending on how you interact with our services, including:

• Improving and maintaining the functionality and performance of our site
• Responding to your messages or support requests
• Tracking usage and return visits to enhance your experience
• Compiling statistics and analytics for internal and partner use

With your consent, we may also use your data to:

• Deliver advertisements tailored to your interests
• Evaluate the effectiveness of marketing efforts through cookies and similar tools

We apply appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure that your information is secure and protected from unauthorized access or misuse.

3. Sharing of Information

We may share your information with the following entities:

• Service providers who assist us with our operations under strict confidentiality agreements
• Government or legal authorities when required by law or to protect our legal rights
• Business partners in the event of a merger, sale, or restructuring of MusicPortal, either before or after the transaction
• Advertisers, but only in aggregated or anonymized formats that do not identify you personally

4. Advertising

Advertising supports the availability of our content for free. We work with third-party advertising networks that may use cookies and other technologies to collect information about your interactions with our site over time. This information helps improve ad targeting and content personalization.

We currently partner with the following advertiser:

Google AdSense – Privacy Policy available through their platform.

These advertisers may include their own tracking mechanisms (e.g., Web beacons or third-party cookies) to personalize ads shown through MusicPortal.

We prefer working with companies affiliated with organizations such as the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) and the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA), which follow strict privacy standards. To manage your advertising preferences or opt out of personalized ads, visit: https://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/

For more on our use of cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

5. Data Retention

MusicPortal retains personal information for as long as it is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. The retention period depends on the type of data and the legal requirements that apply. We ensure that retention aligns with data minimization principles and is limited to what is necessary for legal compliance.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, update, or delete your personal data at any time, in accordance with Article 7 of the Privacy Code and Articles 15 onward of the GDPR. You may also:

• Request a copy of your data
• Ask for data rectification or deletion
• Restrict or object to data processing in certain cases
• File a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your data is being handled unlawfully

If you believe MusicPortal is misusing your data or have concerns about our practices, you are encouraged to contact us directly.

7. Children’s Privacy

MusicPortal is not intended for users under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you are under 16, please do not use our site or provide any personal information. Parents or guardians who believe their child has submitted data to us should contact us so we can promptly remove it.

8. International Transfers

Your personal information may be transferred outside of the European Economic Area (EEA). In such cases, MusicPortal relies on the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions to ensure your data is protected in line with applicable EU laws.

9. Contacting Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please feel free to contact us through the contact options available on our website.