Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 10, 2021

This Privacy Policy outlines how MusicPortal handles your personal data. Our commitment to your privacy is a top priority, and we aim to be transparent about how your information is collected and used. This document describes our data practices for the MusicPortal website.

By accessing and using our website, you may provide us with certain personal information. This policy details the types of data we collect, how we use it, whom we may share it with, and your rights regarding your information.

This policy is designed in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”). By continuing to use our website, you agree to the terms outlined here. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, we recommend that you discontinue use of our site.

1. Information We Collect

Automatically collected data
Each time you visit our site, we automatically receive certain data from your browser or device. This data may include:

• IP address
• Date and time of access
• Browser type and version, operating system details
• Language preferences
• Interaction details such as pages visited and links clicked

We may also work with advertising partners who use cookies and web beacons to collect information for analytics and ad personalization. For further information, please consult our Cookie Policy.

Additionally, we use Google Analytics to understand user interaction with our site. You can learn more or opt-out by visiting: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245

Data you voluntarily provide
When you contact us via our contact page, 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. How We Use Your Data

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

• To operate, maintain, and improve our website and services
• To respond to your inquiries, feedback, or support requests
• To monitor website usage and user behavior
• To develop new features and enhance performance
• To report aggregated, non-personal usage statistics

With your explicit consent, we may also use your data:

• To personalize ads based on your interests and previous activity
• To analyze the effectiveness of ads displayed on and off our website

All data is handled securely and in compliance with legal safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, modification, or deletion.

3. When We Share Your Data

We may share your personal data with:

• Trusted service providers who assist in website operations
• Legal authorities when required by law or to protect rights
• Partners in the event of a business transfer, merger, or acquisition
• Third-party advertisers (with anonymized, non-identifiable data only)

All third parties are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.

4. Advertising

To offer our services for free, we may allow advertisers to display ads using cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies. These technologies help track usage patterns and improve ad relevance.

Current advertising partner:

Google AdSense – Privacy Policy available on their website.

Advertisers may embed web beacons or cookies to collect data across multiple websites. We encourage working with advertisers who adhere to industry standards such as the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI). To opt-out of interest-based ads, visit: https://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/

See our Cookie Policy for more details.

5. Data Retention

MusicPortal retains data only as long as necessary to fulfill our services or meet legal obligations. Retention periods are determined based on data type, purpose, and applicable legal requirements. We follow principles of data minimization and storage efficiency.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to access, review, update, correct, or delete your personal data. Under GDPR, you may also:

• Request confirmation of data processing
• Receive a copy of your data
• Request data transfer to another provider
• Object to processing or request restriction
• Request erasure (where legally allowed)

If you have concerns or questions about how we handle your data, please contact us. You also have the right to file a complaint with a data protection authority.

7. Children’s Privacy

MusicPortal does not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 16. If you are under 16, please do not use our website or provide any personal information. Parents or guardians who believe their child’s data may have been collected are encouraged to contact us immediately.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred and stored outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When doing so, MusicPortal relies on mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses and adequacy decisions recognized by the European Commission to safeguard your data.

9. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us directly through our website’s contact page.