Effective Date: 11/7/2024
Welcome to Soundify (soundify.world), an online platform dedicated to music and audio sharing. We prioritize your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide and improve our services. This information falls into two main categories:
1.1 Information You Provide
- Account Information: When you create an account on Soundify, we collect personal information, such as your username, email address, and any other details you provide in your profile.
- Content: Soundify enables users to post music, audio, comments, and other media. This content may be publicly accessible depending on your privacy settings.
1.2 Information We Collect Automatically
When you use Soundify, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, such as the pages visited, content viewed, and links clicked.
- Device Information: Information about your device, including IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to recognize you on return visits, tailor content, and enhance your experience on Soundify.
2. Matomo Analytics
Soundify uses Matomo, a privacy-focused, open-source analytics platform. Matomo is fully compliant with privacy laws and is configured to ensure your data is anonymized. Unlike many analytics tools, Matomo is hosted on our own servers, which means your data is never shared with third parties.
Please note: Matomo is embedded into our platform to improve user experience by providing insights into site performance and usage patterns. Due to its privacy-first design, there is no need or option for users to opt-out of Matomo tracking on Soundify.
Matomo respects your privacy by:
- Anonymizing IP addresses so your exact location cannot be pinpointed.
- Not using cookies to track individual users across sessions.
- Not sharing or selling any information to third parties.
This setup ensures that data collected remains private and is used solely for the purpose of enhancing Soundify.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve Soundify services.
- Communicate with you about updates, security alerts, and administrative messages.
- Personalize your experience by tailoring content and recommendations.
- Monitor and analyze usage trends to improve Soundify’s performance and user experience.
- Protect the security and integrity of our platform.
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
Soundify does not share or sell your personal information to third-party advertisers or marketers. However, we may share information in the following limited situations:
- Service Providers: We work with third-party service providers to support our platform, and they may access personal information as needed to perform their services for us.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or other governmental authority.
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard measures to protect your personal information and ensure its confidentiality. While no system is completely secure, we take all reasonable steps to safeguard your data against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
6. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data on Soundify, please contact us at [email protected].
By using Soundify, you agree to this Privacy Policy. We may update this policy periodically, and we encourage you to review it regularly for any changes.