Privacy Policy
BeatHoarder.com
Effective Date: August 1, 2025
Last Updated: August 2, 2025
At BeatHoarder.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website or services.
This policy is compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK GDPR, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant privacy laws.
1. Who We Are
BeatHoarder.com is an online platform offering music and beat licensing for creative and commercial use. We are the data controller of the information you provide to us.
If you are located in the UK or EU, our designated representative for GDPR/UK GDPR purposes is:
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily
- Name
- Email address
- Billing address
- Payment information (processed by third-party providers)
- Account details (username, password)
- Any correspondence or support requests
2.2 Information We Collect Automatically
- IP address
- Device and browser information
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Usage data (pages visited, clicks, time on site)
2.3 Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. See our Cookie Policy for details.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data for the following purposes:
- To fulfill purchases and license transactions
- To manage your account
- To send transactional emails (receipts, download links, etc.)
- To respond to support inquiries
- To send promotional or marketing communications (with your consent)
- To analyze website performance and improve user experience
- To comply with legal obligations
4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR/UK GDPR)
We process your personal data under the following legal bases:
- Performance of a contract – to provide services you request
- Consent – for optional services such as marketing emails
- Legitimate interest – for analytics, fraud prevention, and improving services
- Legal obligation – to comply with applicable laws
5. How We Share Your Data
We do not sell your data. We may share your data with trusted third parties under strict agreements:
- Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
- Email communication platforms (e.g., Mailchimp)
- Cloud storage and hosting providers
- Legal authorities when required by law
All third parties are required to handle your data securely and in accordance with this policy.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including satisfying legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
- Account data: retained until you delete your account
- Transaction data: retained for 6–10 years to meet tax/legal obligations
- Marketing data: retained until you opt out
7. Your Rights Under GDPR/UK GDPR
You have the following rights (subject to verification):
- Access – You can request a copy of your personal data.
- Rectification – You can request correction of inaccurate data.
- Erasure – You can request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
- Restriction – You can request limits on how we process your data.
- Objection – You can object to processing based on legitimate interests.
- Portability – You can request your data in a portable format.
- Withdraw consent – Where processing is based on consent (e.g., newsletters).
- Lodge a complaint – With the ICO (UK) or your local data protection authority.
To exercise these rights, contact:
📧 braydenhallmusic@gmail.com
8. Your Rights Under California Law (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights:
- Know what personal data is being collected
- Know whether your personal data is sold or disclosed
- Say no to the sale of your personal data
- Access your personal data
- Request deletion
We do not sell personal data.
9. Data Transfers Outside the EU/UK
If you are located in the EU or UK, your data may be transferred to and stored in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or UK. We ensure all such transfers comply with GDPR/UK GDPR through standard contractual clauses or equivalent safeguards.
10. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures, including:
- SSL encryption
- Secure servers
- Password hashing
- Access controls
Despite these efforts, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
11. Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies separately.
12. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13 (or 16 under GDPR). We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us immediately.
13. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or wish to exercise your rights:
📧 braydenhallmusic@gmail.com
🌐 www.BeatHoarder.com
If you are in the UK or EU and unsatisfied with our response, you may contact your local data protection authority:
- UK: Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) – https://ico.org.uk