Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 10, 2021

This Privacy Policy outlines how MusicPortal collects, uses, and protects your personal information. It reflects our strong commitment to your privacy and details our data practices for visitors and users of the MusicPortal website.

By accessing or using our website, you may provide us with certain personal information. This policy explains what data we collect, how it is used, with whom it may be shared, and your rights regarding that data.

This Privacy Policy complies with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). By using this site, you acknowledge and accept the terms outlined here. If you disagree with any part of this policy, we advise you not to use our website.

1. Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

When you use our website, we automatically receive certain data from your browser or device, such as:
• Your IP address
• Access time and date
• Device, browser, and operating system details
• Language settings
• Pages viewed and interactions with the site
We may use third-party advertising providers who collect user behavior data using tools like cookies and web beacons. See our Cookie Policy for more on how cookies are used and your choices.

We also utilize Google Analytics to gain insights into how visitors use our site. For more information and opt-out instructions, visit: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245

Voluntarily Provided Information

When you contact us through our contact form, you may provide personal information such as your name and email address. This data is kept confidential and is not sold, transferred, or disclosed to any third parties.

2. How We Use Your Data

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

To pursue legitimate business interests:
• To improve and optimize the performance and functionality of our website
• To respond to your inquiries, feedback, or support requests
• To analyze usage patterns and track website visits
• To grow and improve our services
• To compile aggregate statistics and analytics reports

With your consent:
• To deliver ads relevant to your interests based on your usage of MusicPortal and other websites
• To assess advertising effectiveness and improve service experience through cookies and similar technologies
We take appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure of your data.

3. Sharing Your Information

Your information may be shared with the following:
• Service providers and partners who perform services on our behalf under confidentiality agreements
• Government or legal authorities when required by law or in connection with the enforcement of our rights or safety measures
• Entities involved in corporate restructuring, such as mergers, sales, acquisitions, or bankruptcy proceedings
• Advertisers (only anonymized, aggregated data)
Please refer to our Advertisement section for more information on third-party data use.

4. Advertisements

Ads help us offer content for free and continually improve MusicPortal. We may allow third-party advertisers to use cookies, pixels, and other tools to collect information about your browsing behavior across various sites and services.

Our advertising partner:
• Google AdSense – See their Privacy Policy for more details.
These companies may place cookies on your device and track user activity across multiple websites. We prioritize partners that are members of industry groups like the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) or the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA).

You can opt out of interest-based advertising via the NAI opt-out page: https://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/. Opting out does not stop ads, but they will no longer be personalized.

For more, review our Cookie Policy.

5. Data Retention

MusicPortal retains personal information only for as long as needed to provide our services or as required by applicable law. Data retention periods are based on factors such as data type, purpose of collection, legal obligations, and internal data management practices.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to access and control your data under applicable laws, including:
• Confirming whether we hold your personal data
• Requesting access to or a copy of your data
• Requesting corrections, updates, or deletions
• Requesting that we restrict or anonymize your data
• Withdrawing consent for data use (where applicable)
• Filing a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your rights have been violated
If you have concerns about your data or this policy, please contact us.

7. Children's Privacy

MusicPortal does not knowingly collect data from anyone under the age of 16. If you are under 16, please do not use our website or provide any information. Parents or guardians who believe their child’s data may have been collected should contact us for removal.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). In such cases, we use European Commission-approved Standard Contractual Clauses and adequacy decisions to ensure your data is protected.

9. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or your interactions with MusicPortal, please reach out via our contact page.