Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 10, 2021

This Privacy Policy outlines how MusicPortal handles your personal information to reflect our strong commitment to safeguarding your privacy. The following section details the data we collect, how it is used, and the measures we take to protect it while using the MusicPortal website.

By accessing or using our site, you may choose to provide us with certain personal data. This document explains what data we collect, the reasons behind its use, how it may be shared, and the choices you have regarding your personal information.

This Privacy Policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws. By continuing to use our website, you agree to the practices outlined here. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the site.

1. Data Collection

Information automatically collected:

Each time you visit our site, we automatically collect information from your browser or device. This may include:
– Your IP address
– Date and time of access
– Your browser, hardware, software, and operating system
– Language preferences
– Click activity and pages viewed
We may also allow third-party advertising partners to use cookies and web beacons to gather similar data. Please see our Cookie Policy for more details.

We utilize Google Analytics to better understand visitor interactions. More information and opt-out instructions can be found here: Google Analytics Privacy Information.

Information you voluntarily provide:

When you reach out via our contact page, we may request your name and email address. This data is used solely for communication and is not sold or disclosed to third parties.

2. Use of Personal Data

We use your information based on your interaction with us and as permitted by law. Purposes may include:

Legitimate business interests:

• Improving website performance and user experience
• Responding to inquiries or feedback
• Analyzing usage trends and user behavior
• Compiling aggregate reports for business use

With your consent:

• Displaying personalized ads based on your activity across MusicPortal and other sites
• Enhancing our advertising performance and understanding audience interaction via cookies or similar technologies

Your data is processed securely and lawfully, with safeguards in place to prevent unauthorized access or misuse.

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your data with the following categories of recipients:

• Service providers and partners: Only to perform functions on our behalf, under strict confidentiality agreements.
• Legal authorities: To comply with legal requirements or protect our rights, property, or user safety.
• In case of a business transfer: Such as mergers, acquisitions, or sales, data may be transferred accordingly.
• Advertisers: Only in aggregate or anonymized form. See our Advertisement section for details.

4. Advertising

Advertising helps us provide our services free of charge. Our website may allow third-party ad services to use cookies and similar tools to collect usage data over time, analyze trends, and serve relevant ads.

Our current advertising partner: Google AdSense – see their Privacy Policy for more details.

Advertisers may embed tracking technologies (like web beacons) in their ads shown on MusicPortal. These can store cookies or collect browsing behavior for ad targeting.

We favor partners who comply with standards like the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) or Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA). To opt-out of targeted ads, visit: NAI Opt-Out Page. Note that opting out does not mean you won’t see ads—only that they won’t be personalized.

See our Cookie Policy for further information.

5. Data Retention

MusicPortal retains personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill service needs and legal obligations. Retention duration depends on factors like data type, usage purpose, and applicable laws. We aim to store data only for the minimum period required.

6. Your Rights

You may exercise the rights provided under Article 7 of the Privacy Code and Articles 15–22 of the GDPR, including:

• Accessing your personal data
• Requesting corrections, updates, or deletion
• Requesting data transfer or limitation of processing
• Filing a complaint with a data protection authority

If you have any concerns about your data usage or this policy, please contact us directly.

7. Children’s Privacy

MusicPortal is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a minor has submitted personal information, please notify us so we can promptly delete it. Parents and guardians should not permit children under 16 to use MusicPortal.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed outside of the European Economic Area (EEA). Where applicable, we ensure such transfers are covered by Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions approved by the European Commission to ensure appropriate data protection.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or your experience with this website, please reach out to us through the contact page.