PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: 19th February 2025

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website. By accessing TuneThis, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

(a) Artist Account Information

  • Email Address (used for login and communication)
  • Password (stored securely using encryption)
  • Stage Name (publicly displayed)
  • Nationality (used to organize charts)
  • Music Genre (used for categorization)
  • Song Plays & Statistics (used to track performance and generate charts)

We never share email addresses or passwords with third parties.

(b) Email Verification

To verify that users are real people and to reduce spam, we use a simple email verification process:

  • When a user visits the site for the first time or when their session expires, a one-time verification code is sent to their email address. This acts as a bot-prevention measure, similar to a CAPTCHA. The email is used solely for this verification process, is not stored, and is deleted once the process is complete.

This method supports session restoration and enhances security, without personally identifying users.

(c) Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use the following technologies to improve your experience and maintain security:

  • Cookies: Used to manage user sessions, preferences, and enhance overall website functionality. Disabling cookies may affect the site's performance or access to certain features.
  • Email Verification: A one-time verification code is sent to users' email addresses when they first visit the site or when their session expires. This process helps verify that users are real people and acts as a spam and bot prevention mechanism, similar to a CAPTCHA.

We do not use cookies to track users across different websites or for advertising purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data for the following purposes:

  • Account Management: Allowing artists to upload, stream, and promote their music.
  • Music Charts & Discovery: Using artist-provided data (stage name, genre, nationality, plays) to organize rankings.
  • Security & Fraud Prevention: Using email verification to prevent unauthorized or automated access.
  • Website Improvement: Analyzing anonymized user behavior to enhance features.
  • Music Genre (used for categorization)
  • Song Plays & Statistics (used to track performance and generate charts)

We do not sell or share personal information with advertisers or third parties.

3. Data Protection & Security

We take strong measures to protect your data:

  • Passwords are encrypted before storage.
  • Sensitive data (like emails) is not shared or publicly displayed.
  • Our website is protected against unauthorized access, hacking, and misuse.

While we follow industry best practices, no system is 100% secure. Users should keep their credentials confidential.

4. Data Retention & Deletion

  • We retain artist account data as long as the account is active.
  • Artists can delete their accounts at any time.
  • Email verification data is used solely for session management and is deleted once the verification is complete. In rare cases of suspected fraud, related session data may be temporarily retained to help prevent further misuse.

5. Third-Party Services & External Links

Our platform may include links to external websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

6. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices. We will notify users of significant changes via email or website notice.