Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 10, 2021

MusicPortal is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit and use our website, MusicPortal.

By using our website, you may provide certain personal data to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, whom we may share it with, and your rights concerning your data.

This policy is in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). By continuing to use our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our website.

1. Collection of Personal Data

Information collected automatically:

When you access our website, we automatically receive certain information from your browser or device, such as:
- Your IP address
- Access date and time
- Browser, device, operating system, and hardware information
- Language preferences
- Click activity and pages viewed

We may also allow third-party advertising partners to collect information using cookies and web beacons. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for more details.

We use Google Analytics to analyze how users interact with our site. Learn more and opt out at: Google Analytics Help

Information you provide directly:

When you contact us via our contact form, we collect your name and email address. This information is kept confidential and is never shared, sold, or distributed to third parties.

2. Use of Personal Data

We may process your data for purposes including but not limited to:

Legitimate business interests:
- Maintaining and improving our website
- Responding to inquiries or feedback
- Tracking usage patterns
- Statistical reporting and business analysis

With your consent:
- Delivering personalized advertisements
- Enhancing our services and evaluating ad performance

We implement security measures to protect your data against unauthorized access or misuse.

3. Sharing of Personal Data

We may share your data with the following:
- Service providers and partners acting on our behalf
- Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights
- Third parties involved in corporate transactions (e.g., mergers, acquisitions)
- Advertisers and partners in aggregated or anonymized form
All third-party partners are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only as directed by MusicPortal.

4. Advertising

Advertising supports our free content. Our advertising partners may use cookies and similar technologies to track your browsing behavior across different websites.

Current advertising partner: Google AdSense – See their Privacy Policy.

Advertisers may place web beacons and cookies in the ads shown on MusicPortal to collect user behavior data.

We prefer working with advertising networks such as the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) and Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA). You can opt out of targeted ads at: NAI Opt-Out.

5. Data Retention

MusicPortal retains your data only as long as necessary for service delivery or legal compliance. Retention periods vary based on data type and applicable legal requirements, and we aim to minimize data storage in line with best practices.

6. Your Rights

You have rights under the GDPR and applicable laws, including:
- Right to access, update, or delete your data
- Right to restrict or object to processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

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

7. Children’s Privacy

MusicPortal is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe a child under 16 has provided us data, please contact us. Parents or guardians should ensure that minors do not access MusicPortal.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where applicable, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses and adequacy decisions by the European Commission to safeguard your data.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us.