Choons Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Choons! We're dedicated to revolutionizing how music lovers and musicians connect, but we also take your privacy seriously.

This Privacy Policy explains how Choons ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you use our application available at choons.app and related services (collectively, the "Service").

By using Choons, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. We will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you create an account and use Choons, we collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: When you register, we collect information such as your name, email address, and profile picture.
• Profile Information: Additional information you provide in your profile such as your bio, location, and musical preferences.
• Content: Reviews, ratings, comments, and other content you create on the platform.
• Communications: Information you provide when contacting us for support or communicating with other users.

Information From Third-Party Services

If you choose to log in or connect your Choons account with a third-party service (such as Google, SoundCloud, Spotify, or Instagram), we may collect information from these services, including:

• Your name and profile picture
• Email address
• User ID associated with that service
• Basic profile information the service makes available

We only request the minimal information necessary to create and maintain your Choons account.

Information Collected Automatically

When you use Choons, our servers automatically record certain information, including:

• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Service, such as the pages or content you view, your actions within the app, and the dates and times of your visits.
• Device Information: Information about the device you use to access our Service, including the hardware model, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
• Location Information: With your consent, we may collect and process information about your approximate location to suggest relevant content or nearby events.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
• Create and manage your account
• Connect musicians with potential fans and reviewers
• Recommend music, events, or other content that may interest you
• Process and complete transactions
• Send you technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support messages
• Respond to your comments, questions, and customer service requests
• Analyze usage patterns and trends, and enhance the user experience
• Protect against, identify, and prevent fraud and other illegal activities
• Comply with our legal obligations

Sharing Your Information

With Other Users

Choons is a social platform for music discovery, and certain information is shared publicly, including:

• Your profile information (such as username and profile picture)
• Reviews and ratings you post
• Comments you make on public content
• Public activity, such as music you've rated or reviewed

You can adjust your privacy settings to control some of the information that is visible to others.

With Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party vendors, service providers, and other partners who help us provide the Service, such as:

• Cloud storage providers
• Payment processors
• Analytics providers
• Customer support services

These service providers are only permitted to use your information to provide services to us and are required to maintain the confidentiality of your information.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our Service of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information.

With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when we have your consent to do so.

Data Security

The security of your data is important to us, and we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information, including:

• Encryption of sensitive data
• Regular security assessments
• Secure user authentication
• Physical and electronic safeguards

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: You can request copies of your personal information.
• Correction: You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: You can ask us to delete your personal information in certain circumstances.
• Restriction: You can ask us to limit the processing of your information.
• Data Portability: You can ask for a copy of your information in a machine-readable format.
• Objection: You can object to our processing of your information in certain circumstances.

You can exercise many of these rights directly through your account settings. For other requests, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.

Account Information

You can update your account information at any time by logging into your account and accessing your profile settings. If you would like to delete your account, you can do so in your account settings, though some information may remain in our records after your account is deleted.

Location Information

You can prevent us from collecting precise location information by denying or removing location permissions in your device settings, though this may limit certain features of our Service.

Cookies

Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. If you prefer, you can usually choose to set your browser to remove or reject cookies. Please note that if you choose to remove or reject cookies, this could affect certain features of our Service.

Marketing Communications

You can opt out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the instructions in those emails. If you opt out, we may still send you non-promotional emails, such as those about your account or our ongoing business relations.

Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete that information. If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under 13, please contact us.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the country in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from those in your country.

When we transfer your information to other countries, we will protect that information as described in this Privacy Policy and in accordance with applicable law.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our 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 at the top.

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.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: