Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 30 May 2025

Welcome to Music Citizens Online. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you use our website and services.

  1. Information We Collect

When you register or interact with our website, we may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Full name, email address, contact number, profile photo, musical profession or interest, city/country, and biography.
  • Login Details: Username, password (encrypted), and account preferences.
  • Content Submission: Any data you submit such as music samples, links to performances, articles, and comments.
  • Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device type, and browsing activity on our site.
  • Cookies and Tracking Data: Information collected through cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience.
  1. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To create and manage your membership profile.
  • To allow networking and visibility within the music community.
  • To send important account and service-related communications.
  • To improve our website’s features and performance.
  • To prevent fraudulent activities and ensure security.
  1. How Your Information Is Shared

We may share your information in the following ways:

  • Public Profiles: Some of your profile information (like your name, profession, and biography) may be visible to other members or the public, depending on your privacy settings.
  • Service Providers: We may work with trusted third-party providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery) who process your data on our behalf.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights and users.

We will never sell your personal information to third parties.

  1. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access and update your personal information.
  • Request deletion of your account and data.
  • Opt-out of non-essential communications.
  • Adjust your privacy settings in your account dashboard.

To make any of these requests, please contact us at: impuirani@gmail.com

  1. Data Security

We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include SSL encryption, secure hosting, and regular software updates.

However, please note that no online platform is completely secure, and you share information at your own risk.

  1. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to provide our services or as required by law. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data unless retention is legally required.

  1. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it promptly.

  1. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

  1. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review the policy periodically.

  1. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us:

Email: impuirani@gmail.com

Mailing Address: 19 Waikato Esplanade, Ngaruawahia, Waikato 3720, New Zealand

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