Privacy Policy
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Privacy Policy
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1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Music Ranking collects, uses and protects personal information when you use the Music Ranking website and related services.
Music Ranking is operated by:
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Contact:
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Business address where legally required:
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2. Information We Collect
Depending on how you use Music Ranking, we may collect:
Account Information
Such as:
- name
- email address
- authentication information
- account identifiers
Artist And Submission Information
Such as:
- artist name
- music title
- artwork
- genre
- music links
- social links
- release information
- promotional submission information
Some of this information is intentionally displayed publicly as part of the Music Ranking leaderboard.
Payment Information
Payments may be processed by third-party payment providers such as Stripe.
Music Ranking does not need to store complete payment card information directly.
We may receive transaction information such as:
- payment amount
- payment status
- transaction ID
- currency
- customer reference
Usage Information
We may collect information about how people use Music Ranking, including:
- pages viewed
- music previews played
- outbound music clicks
- referral source
- device information
- browser information
- approximate location derived from technical information
- IP address
- timestamps
- interactions with the leaderboard
Communications
If you contact us, we may retain your message and contact details so we can respond.
3. Why We Use Information
We may use information to:
- operate Music Ranking
- publish artist submissions
- calculate leaderboard positions
- process promotional bids
- identify listing owners
- provide performance information
- prevent fraud and abuse
- provide customer support
- send transactional communications
- improve Music Ranking
- measure platform usage
- protect the security of the service
- comply with legal obligations
4. Public Information
Music Ranking is a public promotional leaderboard.
Information shown publicly may include:
- artist name
- track name
- artwork
- genre
- promotional bid
- ranking
- Founding Artist status
- public music links
- public social links
- play and click metrics
Artists should not submit information they do not want displayed publicly.
5. Legal Bases
Where applicable under UK GDPR, EU GDPR or similar privacy laws, Music Ranking may process personal data based on:
- performance of a contract
- legitimate interests
- legal obligations
- consent where required
6. Payments
Payment processing may be provided by third-party payment processors such as Stripe.
Their handling of payment information is governed by their own privacy policies and terms.
7. Music Platforms And External Links
Music Ranking may embed or link to third-party platforms including:
- Spotify
- YouTube
- SoundCloud
- Apple Music
- Music Feedback Pro
- artist websites
When you interact with those services, their privacy policies may apply.
Music Ranking is not responsible for the privacy practices of independent third-party websites.
8. Analytics
Music Ranking may use analytics technologies to understand:
- traffic
- referrals
- music engagement
- conversions
- platform performance
Where required by law, non-essential analytics or tracking technologies will only be used after appropriate consent.
9. Cookies
Music Ranking may use necessary cookies or similar technologies for:
- authentication
- security
- session management
- payment functionality
- remembering user preferences
Additional analytics cookies may be used where permitted and, where required, after consent.
10. Data Sharing
We may share personal information with service providers where necessary to operate Music Ranking.
These may include providers for:
- hosting
- authentication
- payments
- analytics
- security
- infrastructure
We may also disclose information where required by law or necessary to protect users, Music Ranking or third parties.
11. Data Retention
We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including:
- operating accounts
- maintaining transaction records
- resolving disputes
- preventing fraud
- meeting legal and tax obligations
Retention periods may vary depending on the information involved.
12. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights including:
- access to your personal information
- correction of inaccurate information
- deletion
- restriction of processing
- objection to certain processing
- data portability
- withdrawal of consent where processing relies on consent
To make a privacy request, contact:
{CONTACT_EMAIL}
13. Security
Music Ranking uses reasonable technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal information.
No internet service can guarantee absolute security.
14. Children's Privacy
Music Ranking is not intended for children who are below the age legally permitted to enter into the relevant transactions or use the service independently in their jurisdiction.
Where required, a parent or legal guardian should be involved.
15. International Processing
Some service providers may process information in countries other than your own.
Where required, appropriate safeguards will be used for international transfers of personal information.
16. Changes To This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as Music Ranking develops.
The latest version will be published on this page with the updated date.
17. Contact
For questions about privacy or personal information:
{CONTACT_EMAIL}