⚠️ TEMPLATE — NOT LEGAL ADVICE. Attorney review required. Adjust to your actual data practices and the laws that apply to you (e.g., California CCPA/CPRA, Virginia/Colorado/etc., GDPR if you have EU users, COPPA for minors). "FLINT," "we," "us" = [COMPANY LEGAL NAME] d/b/a FLINT.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices. By using FLINT you agree to this Policy.
1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
- Account info: email, display/artist name, password (stored hashed), and profile details you provide (bio, location, links).
- Content & activity: music, artwork, merch listings, and metadata you upload; follows, likes, plays, playlists, and uploads; and acceptance records for our agreements (timestamp, account ID, and IP for upload acceptance).
- Transactions: if you buy or sell merch, order details and payout info. Payments are processed by [PAYMENT PROCESSOR]; we do not store full card numbers.
- Technical data: IP address, device/browser type, and usage logs, including via cookies and similar technologies, for security, analytics, and to operate the Platform.
- Communications: messages you send us (e.g., support, reports, DMCA notices).
2. HOW WE USE INFORMATION
To: create and operate your account; host, stream, and promote content; process merch transactions and payouts; maintain security and prevent fraud/abuse (including stream fraud and infringement); comply with law and enforce our Terms; analyze and improve the Platform; and communicate with you. We rely on legal bases including performing our contract with you, our legitimate interests, your consent (where required), and legal obligations.
3. HOW WE SHARE INFORMATION
We do not sell your personal information. We share it with:
- Service providers that run the Platform (hosting/database/storage, analytics, email, payment processing) under confidentiality obligations;
- Other users / the public, for the information you choose to make public (artist profile, uploaded content, public activity);
- Rights holders / authorities when responding to valid DMCA notices, legal process, or to protect rights, safety, and the Platform; and
- A successor in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
4. COOKIES
We use cookies and similar technologies for authentication, preferences, security, and analytics. You can control cookies through your browser; some features may not work without them.
5. CHILDREN (COPPA)
FLINT is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. Users 13–17 must have parental/guardian consent. If you believe a child under 13 has given us information, contact [privacy@COMPANY.com] and we will delete it.
6. YOUR CHOICES & RIGHTS
- Access/update/delete: manage your profile in settings, or contact us to access, correct, or delete your information.
- Account deletion: you can delete your account; some data may be retained for legal, security, backup, or recordkeeping purposes (e.g., transaction records, infringement records).
- State/region rights: depending on where you live (e.g., California, EU/UK), you may have rights to access, delete, correct, port, or limit use of your data, and to appeal. To exercise them, contact [privacy@COMPANY.com]. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.
- Marketing: you can opt out of marketing emails via the unsubscribe link.
7. SECURITY & RETENTION
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, but no system is 100% secure. We retain information for as long as needed to provide the Platform and for legitimate legal, security, and business purposes.
8. DATA LOCATION
We operate in the United States; if you access FLINT from elsewhere, you consent to processing in the U.S.
9. CHANGES & CONTACT
We may update this Policy; the "Last updated" date shows the latest version. Questions or requests: [privacy@COMPANY.com], [COMPANY LEGAL NAME] d/b/a FLINT, [MAILING ADDRESS].