Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 10, 2021

This Privacy Policy outlines how MusicPortal collects, uses, shares, and safeguards your information. It reflects our commitment to protecting your privacy. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the practices described below.

This Policy is in accordance with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). If you do not agree with any part of it, we recommend that you discontinue using our services.

1. Data We Collect

Automatically Collected Data
When you visit MusicPortal, we automatically receive certain data from your browser or device, including:
- IP address
- Date and time of access
- Device, browser, and operating system details
- Language preferences
- Pages visited and click behavior
This information may be collected through cookies and web beacons. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for details.

We also utilize Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our website. More information and opt-out options are available at: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245

Voluntarily Submitted Information
If you contact us via our website, we may collect your name and email address. This data is stored securely and not shared, sold, or transferred to third parties.

2. How We Use Your Information

Depending on your interaction with our site, we may use your data for purposes such as:
- Improving website functionality and performance
- Responding to user inquiries
- Analyzing site usage
- Enhancing advertising strategies (with consent)
- Business growth and reporting
All data is processed securely to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, or misuse.

3. Data Sharing

We may share your data with:
- Service providers and partners under strict confidentiality
- Legal authorities when required
- Entities involved in mergers or acquisitions
- Advertisers in anonymized or aggregated form
See the Advertisement section for more information on third-party involvement.

4. Advertisements

To keep MusicPortal free, we may partner with advertising networks such as Google AdSense. These partners may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect user data across websites. This allows them to provide relevant ads based on your browsing history.

You can opt out of personalized advertising via the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) at: https://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/. Please note that opting out won’t stop ads but will make them non-targeted.

Refer to our Cookie Policy for further details.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined here or to meet legal requirements. Retention periods are based on the type of data, the reason for collection, and applicable regulations.

6. Your Rights

Under GDPR and related privacy laws, you have the right to:
- Access and review your personal data
- Request corrections or updates
- Request data deletion or restriction (subject to legal conditions)
- Obtain a copy of your data
- Object to certain types of data processing
If you believe we are misusing your data, you may file a complaint with your local data protection authority.

7. Children's Privacy

MusicPortal is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we may have collected information from your child, please contact us immediately.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When doing so, MusicPortal uses Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission to ensure data protection in compliance with GDPR.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please reach out to us through our contact page.