Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 10, 2021
MusicPortal is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy outlines how we handle personal information collected from users who visit our website: MusicPortal.
By accessing and using our website, you may provide us with certain personal data. This Privacy Policy describes the types of information we collect, how we use it, who we may share it with, and your rights and options in managing your personal data.
This policy is compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union. By using our site, you agree to the terms outlined in this document. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our website.
1. Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Information:
Each time you visit our website, we receive technical details from your browser or device, which may include:
- IP address
- Date and time of visit
- Browser type and operating system
- Language preferences
- Clickstream data and pages visited
We may work with advertising partners who use cookies, web beacons, and similar tools to collect usage data. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for more details.
We also use Google Analytics to better understand how visitors interact with our website. To learn more or opt-out, visit: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245
Voluntarily Provided Information:
If you reach out via our contact form, we may collect your name and email address. This information is kept confidential and is not sold, shared, or disclosed to any third party.
2. How We Use Your Information
Depending on how you interact with our website, we may use your data for the following reasons:
Legitimate Interests:
- To manage and improve the performance and functionality of our site
- To respond to inquiries, feedback, and support requests
- To track return visits and usage patterns
- To conduct statistical and analytical reporting
With Your Consent:
- To serve personalized advertisements based on your interaction with MusicPortal and other online platforms
- To measure ad performance and user engagement through cookies and similar technologies
All personal information is processed securely, and appropriate safeguards are in place to prevent unauthorized access or misuse.
3. Sharing Your Data
Your information may be shared with:
- Service providers and partners performing services on our behalf (bound by confidentiality)
- Regulatory or legal authorities where necessary for compliance or enforcement
- Potential acquirers in case of merger, acquisition, or reorganization of MusicPortal
- Advertisers or third parties in anonymized or aggregated form. Refer to the Advertisement section for details.
4. Advertising
We may allow advertising partners to display ads on our site, which helps us provide free content and enhance our services. These partners may use cookies and tracking tools to collect data across multiple platforms.
Current advertisers include:
Google AdSense – Privacy Policy
These advertisers may set their own cookies or use third-party tools to monitor ad performance and user activity on MusicPortal.
We prefer working with members of recognized organizations like the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) or the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA). You can opt out of interest-based advertising by visiting: https://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/. Please note that opting out won’t stop ads from appearing, but they will no longer be tailored to your interests.
Refer to our Cookie Policy for more details.
5. Data Retention
MusicPortal retains personal data only for as long as necessary to provide our services or meet legal obligations. Retention time varies based on the type of data, its intended use, and regulatory requirements. We ensure that data is not held longer than necessary and follow best practices in data minimization and secure storage.
6. Your Rights
Under GDPR and related privacy laws, you have the right to:
- Confirm whether we hold your personal data
- Access, correct, update, or request deletion of your data
- Restrict or object to processing when applicable
- Receive a copy of your personal data
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority if you believe your rights are violated
If you have concerns or questions regarding how MusicPortal handles your data, feel free to reach out to us.
7. Children’s Privacy
MusicPortal is not intended for users under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under 16 years of age. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will take steps to remove it. Parents or guardians who suspect unauthorized use by a minor should contact us immediately.
8. International Data Transfers
Personal data may be transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA). MusicPortal follows the European Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses and adequacy decisions to safeguard such transfers, ensuring your data is protected under equivalent standards.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or how your information is handled, please contact us through the appropriate page on our website.