Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 10, 2021

MusicPortal is committed to safeguarding your privacy. This statement outlines our data collection and usage practices for the MusicPortal website.

By using our site, you may choose to share certain personal information with us. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how it’s used, whom we may share it with, and your rights concerning that data.

This policy is in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). By accessing or using our services, you agree to the terms outlined here. If you do not agree, we advise discontinuing use of our site.

1. Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our site, your browser or device sends us data such as:
- Your IP address
- Access date and time
- Browser, software, device, and operating system details
- Language preferences
- Pages visited and actions taken on the site
We may also allow third-party advertisers to use cookies, beacons, and similar tools to collect browsing behavior. For more information, refer to our Cookie Policy.

We use Google Analytics to help us understand how users interact with the site. Learn more and manage your preferences here: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245

Data You Provide Voluntarily

If you reach out via our contact form, we may ask for your name and email. This data is kept confidential and is not sold, shared, or disclosed to third parties.

2. How We Use Your Data

Depending on your interaction with us, your data may be used for purposes such as:

- Improving website functionality and user experience
- Responding to user inquiries and support requests
- Analyzing trends and user engagement
- Business development and site analytics
- Advertising tailored to your preferences (with consent)
- Measuring advertising effectiveness using cookies and similar tools
We follow appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorized access, modification, or loss of data.

3. Sharing of Data

We may share your information with:

- Service providers acting on our behalf
- Legal authorities when required by law or to protect rights and safety
- Business partners during corporate transactions such as mergers or acquisitions
- Third parties in aggregated or anonymized form for analytical or advertising purposes

4. Advertising

To support free access to our services, we may allow advertising partners to use tracking technologies that collect user behavior across platforms.

Our advertising partners include:
- Google AdSense – Privacy Policy available on their website

These partners may install cookies or web beacons to deliver personalized ads and analyze user engagement. We prefer using networks compliant with the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI), Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA), or similar.

You may opt out of targeted advertising via NAI's opt-out page: https://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/. This won’t disable ads entirely, but will stop personalization based on your interests.

5. Data Retention

MusicPortal retains personal data only as long as necessary to deliver our services or meet legal requirements. The duration depends on data type, purpose, and relevant regulations. We follow principles of data minimization and ensure secure retention practices.

6. Your Rights

In accordance with GDPR and applicable data protection laws, you may:

- Request access to your personal data
- Verify accuracy and request corrections
- Request deletion, restriction, or anonymization
- Object to certain data uses or withdraw consent
- File a complaint with your local data protection authority

If you have concerns or believe MusicPortal is misusing your data, 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 believe a child under 16 has provided us with personal information, please contact us for its removal.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed or stored outside the EEA. In such cases, MusicPortal ensures that data transfers comply with GDPR through mechanisms like Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions by the European Commission.

9. Contact Us

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