1. INTRODUCTION
Welcome to AudioGroves. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This policy describes how we collect, use, and share your information when you upload audio recordings, interact with others, or use our services.
2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
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Account Data: When you register, we collect your username and email address.
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Audio Content: We collect and store the audio files you upload to the platform.
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Metadata: Every time you upload an audio file, we may collect technical information embedded in the file, such as the creation date, file format, and duration.
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Direct Messages: We collect and securely store the messages you exchange directly with other users via our Messaging system.
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Social Data: We track your interactions, including "Follows," "Likes," and "Remix Chains" to provide your personalized feed.
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Technical Data: We automatically collect your IP address, browser type, and device information to maintain site security and performance.
4. HOW WE USE YOUR DATA
We use your information to:
•Host and stream your audio content to other users.
•Enable the "Remix" feature for authorized sounds.
•Facilitate collaborations via "Casting Calls".
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Moderation: Authorized Administrators may access your profile and content to investigate reports of copyright infringement or community standard violations.
6. YOUR RIGHTS & DATA DELETION
You have the right to:
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Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
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Delete: You can delete your account at any time. Deleting your account will remove your profile and original audio files from our active servers.
-Note: Audio that has been remixed by others may persist in "Remix Chains" to maintain the experience of other creators.
7. EUROPE & CALIFORNIA CREATORS (GDPR & CCPA)
Depending on where you live (like Europe or California), you have special rights regarding your personal data. Here is how we respect them:
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Right to Know & Access: You can ask us what personal data we have collected about you at any time.
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Right to Delete (Erasure): You can delete your account from your Settings page, which wipes your profile and uploaded audio files from our databases.
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Right to Correct: If your username, email, or profile details are wrong, you can update them directly in your profile settings.
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We Don't Sell Your Data: We do not sell your personal details or audio files to advertisers. We only share them with our core infrastructure partners (like Supabase, Cloudinary, and PostHog) to keep the player running smoothly.
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Our Legal Reasons: We process your data to fulfill our contract with you (hosting your audio and sending your direct messages) and to keep the platform safe from spam and security attacks.
Have questions about your Privacy? Contact our data protection team at[email protected]