Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Soundspal ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform at soundspal.com.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: Name, email address, username, and password when you register.
• Profile Information: Bio, profile photo, genres, location, portfolio links, and other information you choose to add.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, search queries, and interaction patterns on the Platform.
• Communications: Messages you send through our messaging features.
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, and operating system for security and analytics purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and improve the Platform
• Enable communication between users
• Send you relevant notifications and updates
• Maintain security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our services

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Other Users: Profile information you choose to make public is visible to other users.
• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist in operating our Platform (e.g., hosting, analytics).
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our legal rights.

5. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services including Firebase (analytics), Vercel (hosting and analytics), and Sentry (error monitoring). These services have their own privacy policies that govern how they handle data.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and update your personal information via your account settings
• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Opt out of non-essential communications
• Request a copy of the data we hold about you

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@soundspal.com.

8. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to maintain your session, remember your preferences, and analyze Platform usage. You can control cookie settings through your browser, though disabling cookies may affect Platform functionality.

9. Children's Privacy

Soundspal is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@soundspal.com or visit our Contact page.