Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 10, 2021

MusicPortal respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it. This policy outlines our data practices, including how we gather, use, and disclose your personal information when you use our website: MusicPortal.

By interacting with our site, you may share some personal data with us. This Privacy Policy explains what we collect, how we use and share that data, and your options regarding that information.

This statement aligns with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). By using this site, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you disagree, please refrain from using our website.

1. Information We Collect

Automatically collected data:

Each time you access our site, we may receive data from your browser or device, such as:
- IP address
- Access timestamp
- Device, software, browser, and operating system info
- Language settings
- Clickstream data and visited pages
We may also use third-party advertising tools that gather data using cookies and web beacons. Refer to our Cookie Policy for details.

We use Google Analytics to evaluate visitor interaction. For more info or to opt-out, visit: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245

Voluntarily provided data:

If you reach out to us via our contact page, we may collect your name and email address. This information is stored securely and is not sold, shared, or distributed to third parties.

2. How We Use Your Data

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

For legitimate business needs:
- Analyze, improve, and manage website performance and functionality
- Respond to inquiries and communications
- Track return visits and engagement
- Support our growth and development
- Generate aggregate and statistical data for internal and partner reporting
With your consent:
- Show ads based on your browsing activity on MusicPortal and other sites
- Improve service quality and measure ad performance through cookies and similar tools
All personal data is handled securely to prevent unauthorized access, modification, or misuse.

3. Sharing of Your Data

We may share your data with the following:

- Service providers and partners who help deliver our services, under confidentiality agreements
- Legal authorities if required for compliance or protection of rights, safety, and property
- Third parties during business restructuring, such as mergers or acquisitions
- Advertisers, but only aggregated or anonymized data
See our Advertisement section for more on data sharing practices.

4. Advertising

Ads support our ability to offer free content and enhance our platform. We may permit third-party ad networks to use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to gather usage data across services. This information helps them better understand and serve relevant ads.

Current ad partner:
Google AdSense – Privacy Policy

These third parties may set cookies and track your online behavior through ads displayed by MusicPortal.

We prefer working with networks that follow the NAI or DAA codes of conduct. To opt out of targeted advertising, visit: https://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/. Note: You will still see ads, but they may be less relevant.

For more details, review our Cookie Policy.

5. Data Retention

MusicPortal retains your data only as long as needed to fulfill our services or as required by law. The retention period may vary depending on the type of data, its purpose, and legal obligations. We adhere to principles of data minimization and archive management.

6. Your Rights

Under GDPR and related laws, you have rights including:
- Access and confirm your personal data
- Request copies, updates, or corrections
- Limit or delete data processing when legally allowed
- Request anonymization or object to usage
You may also raise concerns with us or file complaints with relevant data protection authorities.

7. Children’s Privacy

MusicPortal is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under this age. If we inadvertently collected such data, contact us immediately. Parents and guardians should prevent minors from using our site.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be stored or processed outside the EEA. When this occurs, we rely on European Commission-approved Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions for lawful data transfers.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your interactions with our website, please get in touch through our contact page.