Privacy Policy
Effective Date: Jan, 1, 2025
Welcome to Mad Sound Productions. We are committed to maintaining the privacy and protection of your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and safeguard the information you provide through our website and studio services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
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Identity & Contact Information: Full name, phone number, email address, and physical address.
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Project Data: Song titles, collaborator information, lyrics, and other details submitted for royalty registration.
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Communications: Records of inquiries, messages, and correspondence.
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Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device data, and usage behavior when visiting our website.
2. Purpose of Data Collection
Your data is collected and used for the following lawful purposes:
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To facilitate music registration with appropriate rights and royalty organizations.
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To maintain accurate project ownership and authorship attribution.
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To communicate project updates, inquiries, and booking information.
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To analyze and enhance website functionality and user experience.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data on the basis of:
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Contractual Necessity – when required to fulfill service agreements.
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Legal Obligations – for royalty compliance and intellectual property protection.
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Legitimate Interests – such as improving our services and maintaining records.
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Consent – where applicable, such as newsletter sign-ups or form submissions.
4. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell or lease your personal data. We may disclose information only when necessary to:
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Rights Organizations: e.g., ASCAP, BMI, or similar for registration and tracking purposes.
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Collaborators: Individuals identified on your project for joint ownership or credit purposes.
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Service Providers: Third-party platforms used for web hosting, file transfers, or studio operations.
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Regulatory Authorities: When required by applicable law, subpoena, or legal process.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data against loss, theft, misuse, or unauthorized access. Despite these efforts, no method of data transmission or storage is entirely secure.
6. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as is necessary for the purposes outlined above, or as required by law, industry regulations, or project agreements.
7. Your Data Rights
You have the right to:
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Request access to personal data we hold about you.
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Request rectification or deletion of inaccurate or outdated information.
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Object to certain uses or request limitations on data processing.
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Withdraw consent for data use where applicable.
To exercise these rights, contact:
📧 barbara@madsoundproductions.com
📍 197 Lake Juniper Cir., Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
📞 (432) 294-0076
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of third-party sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies individually.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any significant changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the current policy.