Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 10, 2021

MusicPortal is committed to protecting your privacy. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your information when you use our website: MusicPortal.

By using our website, you may provide us with personal information. This policy explains what data we collect, how it is used, who it may be shared with, and your rights regarding your personal data.

This policy is provided in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). By accessing and using our site, you agree to the terms of this privacy policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our services.

1. Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Data:

Each time you visit our website, your browser or device shares technical information with us. This may include:
- IP address
- Date and time of access
- Browser type, software, and device information
- Operating system details
- Language preferences
- Click activity and visited pages

We also work with third-party advertising partners who may use cookies and web beacons to collect data on your online activities. Please see our Cookie Policy for details.

Additionally, we use Google Analytics to understand user behavior on our site. For more information and opt-out options, visit: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245

Data You Provide:

When you contact us through our site, we may collect your name and email address. This information is kept strictly confidential and is not sold, shared, or disclosed to third parties.

2. Use of Personal Data

We may use your data for the following purposes:

Legitimate Interests:
- To maintain and improve our website’s performance and functionality
- To respond to your inquiries and support requests
- To track and analyze site usage
- To compile aggregated reports and statistics

With Your Consent:
- To show personalized ads based on your activity across MusicPortal and other platforms
- To analyze ad performance and enhance our services using cookies and similar tools

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or deletion.

3. Sharing of Data

We may share your information with:
- Service providers and partners who support our business operations
- Government and law enforcement authorities when required by law
- Third parties during business transfers such as mergers, acquisitions, or bankruptcy
- Advertisers, but only in anonymized or aggregated form. See the "Advertisement" section below for more.

4. Advertising

Ads help us keep MusicPortal free for users. Third-party advertising companies may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tools to gather data about your interactions with our services and other websites. This data may be used for analytics, content popularity measurement, or ad targeting.

Our current advertising partner:
Google AdSense – Privacy Policy

Advertisers may include their own or third-party web beacons and cookies in ads shown on MusicPortal. These technologies help track user behavior across the internet.

We prefer advertisers who are part of trusted organizations like the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) or the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA). You can opt out of targeted advertising via the NAI at: https://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/. Opting out will not stop ads, but it will prevent targeted ones.

Learn more in our Cookie Policy.

5. Data Retention

MusicPortal retains your data only for as long as necessary to deliver our services. Retention periods depend on the nature and purpose of data collection, legal requirements, and data minimization principles. We only store data required for compliance with applicable laws.

6. Your Rights

In accordance with Article 7 of the Privacy Code and Articles 15+ of the GDPR, you have the right to:
- Confirm whether we process your personal data
- Access your data and request a copy
- Request updates, corrections, or deletion
- Restrict or block processing under applicable laws
- Know where your data is stored or transferred, including to third countries

If you believe your rights have been violated or have concerns about your data, you may contact us or file a complaint with a data protection authority.

7. Minors

MusicPortal is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16. If you are under 16, do not use this site or provide any personal information. Parents or guardians who believe we may have collected such information should contact us immediately.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred outside of the European Economic Area (EEA). In such cases, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or adequacy decisions to ensure your data remains protected.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your interactions with MusicPortal, please don’t hesitate to contact us.