Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

SoundSeam (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a platform for music producers and artists to upload, sell, and license beats online. This policy applies to all users, whether they browse anonymously or register an account.

2. What Information We Collect

A. Personal Information

• Name, email address, and password
• Payment information via Stripe (never stored by us)
• Payout details (Stripe, bank info, tax data)
• IP address, browser/device metadata
• Transaction and upload history

B. Usage Data

• Site activity, page views, and feature usage
• Metadata from uploaded content
• Referral/invite activity

C. Optional Info

• Profile image and bio
• Social links
• Email integrations

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Deliver and improve our services
• Process payments and digital deliveries
• Personalize your experience
• Communicate via email (onboarding, promotions, etc.)
• Comply with legal obligations

Legal Bases (GDPR):

• Consent (e.g., marketing)
• Contractual necessity (to deliver services)
• Legitimate interest (security, analytics)
• Legal obligation (e.g., taxes)

4. Who We Share Your Data With

We don’t sell your data. We only share it with:

• Payment processors
• Email providers
• Cloud storage providers
• Analytics providers
• Legal authorities if required

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to:

• Authenticate your session
• Track usage metrics
• Store your preferences

You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

6. Data Security

We use encryption, secure storage, and access controls. However, no method is 100% secure—use the platform at your own risk.

7. Your Rights

For EU/EEA Users (GDPR):

• Access, delete, or correct your data
• Request data portability
• Object to/restrict processing
• Withdraw consent at any time

For California Residents (CCPA):

• Request your collected data
• Request data deletion
• Opt-out of data selling (we don’t sell data)

To exercise any rights, email us at [email protected]

8. Data Retention

We keep your data as long as your account is active or needed to comply with legal requirements. You can request deletion at any time.

9. Third-Party Links

We may link to other sites. We’re not responsible for their privacy policies. Check theirs before submitting data.

10. Children’s Privacy

SoundSeam is not intended for users under 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We don’t knowingly collect data from children.

11. Policy Updates

We may update this policy. The “Effective Date” at the top will reflect changes. Significant updates will be communicated via email or in-app notification.