Privacy Policy

Introduction

Beatfinder is a Wyoming Decentralized Nonprofit Association (DUNA) committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

We comply with privacy regulations including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Canadian Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), and other applicable privacy laws.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Email address (for account creation and communication)
• Full name (optional, for profile customization)
• Artist profile information (optional, if you create a public profile)
• Authentication tokens from third-party services (encrypted)

Usage Data

• Search queries and session data (tracks you search for)
• Platform preferences and purchase history markers
• Application usage analytics (via Cloudflare Analytics)
• Browser type, device information, and IP address

How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain our music price comparison service
• To process your search requests and display price information
• To enable playlist imports from supported platforms
• To send service-related communications (e.g., session completion notifications)
• To improve our service and develop new features
• To ensure security and prevent fraud
• To comply with legal obligations

Third-Party Services

Beatfinder integrates with third-party services to provide functionality. Each service has its own privacy policy:

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

We may disclose your information only in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal obligations or court orders
• To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
• In connection with a business transfer (merger, acquisition, etc.)

Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your data:

• Encryption: All data is encrypted at rest (AES-256) and in transit (TLS 1.3)
• Access Controls: Strict authentication and authorization protocols
• Regular Audits: Security reviews and vulnerability assessments
• Base44 Infrastructure: Enterprise-grade security provided by the Base44 platform
• Cloudflare Protection: DDoS protection and secure hosting

Your Rights

For All Users

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Export your data
• Withdraw consent for data processing

Additional Rights for EU/UK Users (GDPR)

• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Additional Rights for California Users (CCPA)

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to say no to the sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

Additional Rights for Canadian Users (PIPEDA)

• Right to access personal information
• Right to challenge the accuracy of information
• Right to withdraw consent

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time through your account settings or by contacting us.

Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We also use Cloudflare Analytics, which is a privacy-friendly analytics solution that does not use cookies or track individual users.

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

Children's Privacy

Beatfinder is not intended for users under 13 years of age (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be stored and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers in compliance with applicable laws.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of Beatfinder after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, please contact us: