Privacy Policy
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1. Introduction
SoundCloud Download Gating By BandPass Records ("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 website and services.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Service.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:
- Account Information: Username, email address, password (encrypted), and profile information
- Gate Content: Gate titles/descriptions, SoundCloud track URLs, requirements you configure, and uploaded audio files
- Communications: Information you provide when contacting us for support
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you use our Service, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
- Cookies and Tracking: Information collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
- Process your registrations and manage your account
- Enable creators to create gates, upload files, and share gate links
- Enable fans to unlock downloads by verifying SoundCloud actions (like/comment/follow)
- Send you service-related communications
- Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
- Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
4.1 Public Information
Gates are designed to be shared by link and are not listed in a public browse directory. Anyone with a gate link can access the gate page and view the embedded SoundCloud player and gate requirements.
4.2 Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, and email delivery services.
4.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
4.4 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
5. Data Storage and Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
SoundCloud OAuth: When a fan connects SoundCloud, we receive an access token that is stored in the user’s session to perform verification actions. We do not ask for or store your SoundCloud password.
Your account information is protected by a password. It is important that you maintain the confidentiality of your password and notify us immediately of any unauthorized use.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data that may include an anonymous unique identifier.
We use cookies for:
- Authentication and session management
- Remembering your preferences and settings
- Analyzing usage patterns and improving our Service
You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You can access and update your account information at any time through your profile settings
- Deletion: You can delete your account using the account deletion option in your profile
- Correction: You can correct inaccurate information through your account settings
- Sharing: Gates are shared by link; please treat gate links as private if you do not want them redistributed
- Opt-out: You can opt-out of non-essential communications
8. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.
10. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the Service. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us through our contact page.