Playlists Inc. Privacy Policy

Effective as of October 29, 2024 This Privacy Policy explains how Playlists Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Playlists," "we," "us," or "our") collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you interact with our services (collectively, the "Service"). This includes our website, mobile application, social media pages, marketing activities, and live events. Playlists may also provide additional privacy policies for specific services or products.

NOTICE TO EUROPEAN USERS: Please see the Notice to European Users section for additional information if you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom.

● Personal Information We Collect

● How We Use Your Personal Information

● How We Share Your Personal Information

● Your Rights

● Your Choices

● Other Sites and Services

● Security

● Geolocation Data and Third-Party APIs (Mapbox)

● International Data Transfers

● Children

● Governing Law

● New York Consumer Privacy Rights

● Dispute Resolution

● How to Contact Us

● Notice to European Users

Personal Information We Collect Information You Provide to Us We collect personal information that you provide directly to us through the Service or through other interactions with us. This includes:

● Contact Data: Your first and last name, email address, and phone number.

● Account Data: Your username, encrypted password, and any other information you provide when creating an account.

● Profile Data: Information about you, such as biographical details, profile photos, location, places you’ve visited or want to visit, and other preferences you input.

● User-generated Content: Content you create or share through the Service, including photos, videos, comments, reviews, questions, likes, and messages.

● Geolocation Data: Precise geolocation data from your device when you allow access.

● Communication Data: Information you provide in communications with us, such as through emails, texts, or support requests.

Information We Collect from Third-party Sources We may collect personal information from the following sources:

● Public sources: Including social media platforms and public records.

● Third-party services: Data you authorize us to access from services like social media or other accounts linked to your Playlists account.

● Marketing partners: Data obtained from partners who assist us in marketing efforts, event co-hosting, or affiliate programs.

Automatic Data Collection We and our partners may automatically collect data about you, your device, and your interactions with the Service through:

● Device Data: Information such as your device type, IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.

● Online Activity Data: Data related to your activities on our Service, such as pages viewed, time spent on the site, and navigation paths.

● Cookies and Similar Technologies: These are used to enhance your experience on the Service. For more details, refer to our Cookie Notice.

How We Use Your Personal Information We use your personal information for the following purposes:

● Service Operation: To provide and maintain the Service, including account management, customization, and personalization of content.

● Service Improvement: To analyze usage trends, enhance the user experience, and develop new features. The data collected is used exclusively for these purposes and not sold to third parties.

● Communication: To send you important updates about the Service, promotional content (with your consent), and support information.

● Compliance and Legal Requirements: To comply with applicable laws, investigate legal claims, prevent fraud, and protect the rights and safety of users.

How We Share Your Personal Information We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:

● Service Providers: With third-party providers who assist us in operating the Service, such as cloud hosting, analytics, and support.

● Marketing and Business Partners: With partners who co-host events, promotions, or provide joint marketing services.

● Other Users: Parts of your profile and any content you share may be visible to other users of the Service.

● Legal Authorities: We may disclose your personal information when required by law, such as to comply with subpoenas or legal processes.

● Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

Your Rights If you are located in certain jurisdictions, including the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom (UK), or California, you may have the following rights with respect to your personal information:

Access You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you, including details on how we use it and with whom we share it.
Correction You have the right to request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
Deletion (Right to Be Forgotten) You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations that may require us to retain certain data.
Data Portability You may request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and, where technically feasible, have it transmitted to another controller.
Restriction of Processing You have the right to request the restriction of processing of your personal information, particularly when you contest its accuracy or if the processing is unlawful.
Objection You can object to our processing of your personal information if it is based on legitimate interests or if used for direct marketing purposes.
Withdraw Consent If we rely on your consent to process your personal data, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

You can exercise these rights by contacting us at contact@playlists-app.com. We may require proof of your identity before processing any request.

Your Choices You have the following choices regarding your personal information:

● Account Settings: You can update your account information or adjust privacy settings through your account profile.

● Opt-out of Marketing: You may opt-out of receiving marketing emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails or by contacting us.

● Cookies: Manage cookies through your browser settings. For more details, refer to our Cookie Notice.

● Geolocation: You can manage geolocation permissions via your device settings.

● Delete Account: You may request to delete or deactivate your account at any time through the account settings in the app.

Other Sites and Services Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. These links do not indicate an endorsement, and we are not responsible for the privacy practices of such third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of other websites or services you use.

Security We implement various security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Geolocation Data and Third-Party APIs (Mapbox) Geolocation Data We collect and use your geolocation data to provide location-based features within the Service. This allows us to suggest places near you, help you build lists of locations based on your current whereabouts. Your geolocation data is collected only when you grant explicit permission and can be disabled at any time through your device settings.

We may also use geolocation data to personalize your experience by showing nearby recommendations or relevant advertisements based on your location.

Mapbox API Integration We use Mapbox, a third-party service, to provide map functionalities within the Service. This allows users to view and interact with maps, display locations, and share their geographical data. When using the mapping features, your geolocation data may be shared with Mapbox for the purpose of providing accurate map services.

Mapbox collects certain information about your device and your interaction with the maps, which may include IP address, device information, and geolocation data. For more details on how Mapbox processes your information, please review the Mapbox Privacy Policy.

You can control access to your geolocation data by adjusting the settings on your device. Disabling location services will limit the functionality of certain features within the app but will not prevent you from using the core features of the Service.

International Data Transfers Playlists Inc. is based in the United States, and your personal information may be transferred to and processed in other countries, including countries that may not have equivalent data protection laws. We take steps to ensure that such data transfers comply with applicable legal requirements.

Children Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13 without appropriate consent, we will delete that information. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us immediately.

Governing Law This Privacy Policy and any disputes related to it will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of law principles. However, since Playlists Inc. primarily operates in New York, any data privacy issues or consumer protections related to the Service will be subject to applicable New York state laws, including but not limited to the New York Privacy Act (if enacted) and other applicable consumer protection laws.

New York Consumer Privacy Rights If you are a resident of New York, you may have additional rights under the New York Privacy Act or other New York state privacy regulations. We will comply with applicable New York privacy laws, including providing access to, correcting, or deleting your personal data in accordance with those laws. Please contact us if you have any questions regarding your privacy rights as a New York resident.

Dispute Resolution Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Privacy Policy will be resolved in accordance with the laws of Delaware. However, given that Playlists Inc. operates primarily in New York, any legal matters related to the collection, use, and sharing of personal data in New York will be subject to the applicable laws and regulations of New York, and disputes related to those matters may be brought in the courts located in New York, New York.

How to Contact Us If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, you can contact us at:

● Email: contact@playlists-app.com

Notice to European Users Legal Basis for Processing If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom (UK), we process your personal information based on the following legal bases:

● Contractual Necessity: To provide the Service you’ve requested.

● Legitimate Interests: For purposes such as analyzing usage trends or improving our Service, unless your rights override these interests.

● Legal Obligation: To comply with our legal obligations.

● Consent: Where you have given us specific consent for certain processing activities, such as for marketing purposes.

International Transfers Your personal information may be transferred outside the EEA or UK to the United States or other countries that may not have the same data protection laws as your jurisdiction. We ensure that such transfers comply with GDPR requirements by implementing appropriate safeguards, such as the use of standard contractual clauses.

Your Rights Under GDPR, you have the rights outlined above (access, correction, deletion, etc.), and you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your rights are being violated.

For more information, or to exercise your rights, please contact us at contact@playlists-app.com.