Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to BlazinStreetz. Your privacy is critically important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use our music streaming platform and related services.

By using BlazinStreetz, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this privacy policy, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

• Account Information: Username, email address, password (encrypted), profile picture
• Profile Information: Display name, bio, location (optional), music preferences
• User Content: Playlists, favorites, likes, comments, and reviews
• Communications: Feedback, support requests, and correspondence with us

Information We Collect Automatically

• Usage Data: Listening history, search queries, play counts, skip rates
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type and version
• Network Information: IP address, time zone, mobile network information
• Log Data: Access times, pages viewed, app crashes, system activity
• Location Data: General location based on IP address (not precise GPS location)

Information from Third Parties

• Social Media: If you connect social media accounts, we may receive profile information
• Analytics Providers: Aggregated demographic and interest data
• Music Partners: Artist and track metadata, album artwork, lyrics

3. How We Use Your Information

To Provide Our Services

• Create and maintain your account
• Stream music and videos to your device
• Save your preferences and playlists
• Process your requests and transactions
• Provide customer support

To Improve and Personalize

• Recommend music based on your listening history
• Customize your experience and interface
• Develop new features and services
• Analyze usage patterns and trends
• Conduct research and analytics

To Communicate

• Send service-related announcements
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Send marketing communications (with your consent)
• Notify you about updates to our services

For Safety and Legal Compliance

• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and illegal activities
• Enforce our Terms of Service
• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect rights, property, and safety

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With Your Consent

We will share your information when you explicitly authorize us to do so, such as when you connect third-party services to your account.

Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform, including:

• Cloud hosting and content delivery networks
• Analytics and performance monitoring
• Customer support tools
• Email service providers
• Payment processors (if applicable)

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests, including:

• Court orders and subpoenas
• Government investigations
• Copyright infringement claims
• To protect our legal rights

Business Transfers

If BlazinStreetz is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change.

Aggregated Information

We may share aggregated, non-personally identifiable information publicly and with partners for business or research purposes.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Security Measures Include:

• Encryption: All passwords are encrypted using industry-standard methods
• Secure Connections: HTTPS encryption for all data transmissions
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Regular Audits: Security assessments and vulnerability testing
• Incident Response: Procedures for handling security breaches

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Portability

• Request a copy of your personal data
• Export your playlists and preferences
• Review your listening history

Correction and Update

• Update your account information
• Correct inaccurate data
• Modify your preferences

Deletion

• Request deletion of your account
• Remove specific personal data
• Clear your listening history

Opt-Out Rights

• Unsubscribe from marketing emails
• Disable personalized recommendations
• Opt-out of analytics tracking
• Manage cookie preferences

For California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

For European Residents (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation, including:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality and security
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our service
• Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Analytics Cookies: Collect aggregated data about site usage

Local Storage

We use browser local storage to:

• Save your playback preferences
• Store temporary playback data
• Cache frequently accessed content
• Remember your volume settings

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may limit functionality on our platform.

Do Not Track

We respect Do Not Track browser settings. When enabled, we limit tracking to essential functionality only.

8. Third-Party Services

Our service integrates with various third-party services to enhance your experience:

Analytics Services

• Google Analytics: For understanding usage patterns and improving our service
• Performance Monitoring: To ensure optimal streaming quality

Content Delivery

• CDN Providers: For fast and reliable content delivery
• Media Hosting: For storing and streaming audio/video content

Social Media

If you choose to share content on social media, those platforms will process your data according to their own privacy policies.

9. Children's Privacy

BlazinStreetz is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. We will take steps to delete such information from our servers.

For Users Ages 13-18

If you are between 13 and 18 years old, please review this Privacy Policy with your parent or guardian to ensure you both understand and agree to it.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ.

If you are located outside the United States and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data to the United States and process it there.

Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by your submission of such information represents your agreement to that transfer.

Data Protection Frameworks

For European users, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers in compliance with GDPR requirements.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy
• Sending an email notification for significant changes
• Displaying a prominent notice on our platform

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

12. Contact Us