Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 10, 2021

MusicPortal has created this privacy policy to clearly express our strong dedication to safeguarding your privacy. Below, we explain how we collect, use, and disclose information on this website: MusicPortal.

When you visit and interact with our website, you may provide us with certain personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines what information we collect, how it is used, the parties with whom it may be shared, and your rights and options regarding your data while using our site.

This policy complies with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). By continuing to use our site, you agree to the practices described here. If you do not accept these terms, please discontinue using our website.

1. Collection of Personal Data

Information collected automatically during your use of our services

Whenever you access our site, your browser or device automatically sends certain information to us. This data, typically sent by browsers and devices to identify themselves, may include:
- Your IP address;
- The date and time of your visit;
- Details about your device, browser, operating system, and software;
- Your preferred language settings;
- Records of your clicks and the pages you view.
We work with third-party advertising partners who may deploy cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to gather information about your online activity. For more information and options to manage cookies, please review our Cookie Policy.

We also utilize Google Analytics to better understand user interactions with our site. To learn more or opt out, please visit: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245

Information you voluntarily provide

Should you contact us through our contact page, we may request your name and email address. We treat this information with strict confidentiality and never sell, share, transfer, or disclose it to any third parties.

2. How We Use Personal Data

Based on your interactions with us, we may process your information for lawful purposes such as:

To support our legitimate business interests, including:
- Operating and enhancing the functionality and performance of our website;
- Responding to your questions, feedback, or service requests;
- Tracking usage patterns and visits;
- Growing and improving our business offerings;
- Generating aggregated and statistical reports for internal or partner use.
With your consent, including:
- Providing you with targeted advertisements based on your activities on MusicPortal and other platforms;
- Improving our services and advertising efficiency through data collected by cookies and similar technologies.
We employ robust security measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

3. Disclosure of Personal Data

We may share your information with:

- Service providers and business partners who assist us in operating our services and are obligated to protect your data and use it only as directed by MusicPortal.
- Legal authorities when required by law or necessary to protect our rights, property, or the safety of others.
- Third parties involved in business transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales, whereby your data may be transferred.
Additionally, we may share anonymized or aggregated data with advertisers or third parties that does not personally identify you. For details on third-party data collection, please see the Advertising section.

4. Advertising

Advertising allows us to provide free content and continuously enhance our website. We permit third-party companies to use cookies, web beacons, and related technologies through our services. These entities may collect information about your usage and combine it with data from other sources to analyze trends, assess advertising performance, and better understand user behavior.

Our current advertising partner includes:

Google AdSense – Privacy Policy

Advertisers may place their own or third-party web beacons in ads displayed on MusicPortal to set cookies and track your online activities across various websites and services.

We prefer to collaborate with partners who comply with industry standards such as the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) and the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA). You can opt out of interest-based advertising at NAI’s opt-out page here: https://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/. Please note opting out does not stop all ads, but ads shown will no longer be tailored based on your browsing history.

For further information, please consult our Cookie Policy.

5. Data Retention

MusicPortal retains your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill our service obligations and comply with legal requirements. The retention period depends on the nature of the data, the purpose of processing, and applicable laws. We adhere to principles of minimizing data storage and maintaining efficient data management practices.

6. Your Rights

You may exercise your rights under Article 7 of the Privacy Code and Articles 15 and following of the GDPR at any time. These rights include:
- Confirming whether we hold personal data about you;
- Accessing, reviewing, and obtaining copies of your personal data;
- Requesting correction, update, limitation, deletion, anonymization, or blocking of your data as applicable;
- Objecting to specific processing activities.
For questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights, please contact us. You also have the right to file a complaint with a data protection authority if you believe your data has been mishandled.

7. Minors

MusicPortal is not designed for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors below this age. If you are under 16, please refrain from using our website or providing any personal information. Should you suspect that we have unintentionally collected data from a minor, please notify us immediately. Parents and guardians are encouraged to supervise their children’s online activities and prevent access to MusicPortal by those under 16.

8. International Data Transfers

Your personal information may be transferred and stored outside the European Economic Area (EEA). In such cases, MusicPortal takes necessary steps to safeguard your data, including relying on Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or adequacy decisions for transfers to countries such as the United States and others.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or your interactions with our site, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.