Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

GZOO Media LLC ("we", "our", "us") operates GZOO Radio. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Platform. Please read this policy carefully.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account information (name, email, username, password)
• Profile information (display name, bio, avatar, social links)
• Content you upload (music, beats, cover art, descriptions)
• Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
• Communications with us or other users

Information Collected Automatically

• Device information (browser type, operating system, device type)
• Usage data (pages visited, features used, listening history)
• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
• Push notification tokens, when you enable notifications in our mobile app, used solely to deliver notifications to your device

2a. Mobile Application

Our mobile app provides the same service as our website. With your permission, it may send push notifications (for followers, sales, milestones, and account activity) and play audio in the background with lock-screen controls. You can revoke notification permission at any time in your device settings. We do not collect your device's contacts, photos, precise GPS location, or microphone data.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Platform
• Process transactions and send related information
• Send you notifications about your account and activity
• Personalize your experience and music recommendations
• Generate analytics and play count statistics for artists
• Monitor and analyze usage trends
• Detect, prevent, and address fraud or security issues
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Public profile information: Your username, display name, avatar, and uploaded content are visible to other users.
• Service providers: We share data with third-party services that help us operate the Platform (e.g., Stripe for payments, cloud hosting providers).
• Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including encryption of data in transit and at rest, secure password hashing, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time. Some information may be retained as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access and receive a copy of your personal data
• Correct inaccurate personal data
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Object to or restrict processing of your personal data
• Data portability (receive your data in a structured format)
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

8. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

9. International Users

If you access the Platform from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

10. 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 the Platform and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at [email protected].