At DistroVibe ("DistroVibe", "we", "us", or "our"), we take your privacy and the security of your personal and professional data seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our mobile applications, or engage with our digital music distribution platform and related services (collectively, the "Services").
By accessing or using the Services, creating an account, or uploading content, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the collection and processing of your data as described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1. Information You Provide Directly
Full legal name, email address, phone number (for 2FA).
Monikers, titles, artwork, lyrics, credits, ISRC/UPC codes.
Payment details (processed via Polar.sh), bank info, and region-specific tax forms.
Communication records, infringement reports, and survey data.
1.2. Information Collected Automatically
We collect Device and Usage Data (IP address, browser type, OS, identifiers) and useCookies and Tracking Technologies to operate the Site and analyze performance.
1.3. Information from Third Parties
We receive professional data from our ecosystem partners:
- Streaming & Analytics
Granular performance metrics and royalty reports from DSPs.
- Backend Providers
Ingestion reports and dispute notices from our backend partners and affiliates.
2. How We Use Your Information
- Service Operation
Ingesting and delivering audio recordings and metadata to global DSPs.
- Fiscal Processing
Calculating earnings, facilitating payouts via Polar.sh, and reporting to local tax authorities.
- Integrity & Safety
Detecting fraud, artificial streaming, copyright infringement, and botting.
- Strategic Comms
Sending administrative notices, security alerts, and royalty statements.
- Platform Evolution
Analyzing usage trends to fix bugs and optimize the DistroVibe dashboard.
4. Data Retention and Security
4.1. Data Retention
We retain data as necessary for legal, tax, and accounting obligations. If an account is terminated for fraud, we reserve the right to retain information indefinitely to prevent circumvention of bans.
4.2. Security Measures
We implement industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical security measures. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
5. International Data Transfers
DistroVibe operates globally. Your information may be transferred to and processed in various international jurisdictions where our backend providers or DSPs maintain facilities.
Cross-Border Data Sovereignty Authorized
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location (GDPR, UK DPA, or CCPA), you may have the following rights:
Access & Portability
Request a structural copy of the personal data we hold.
Rectification
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete professional data.
Erasure
The 'Right to be Forgotten' (Requires complete catalog takedown).
Opt-Out
Right to opt-out of data 'sharing' (we do not sell your data).
7. Children's Privacy
DistroVibe is not intended for individuals under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. Users between 13 and 18 must have parental supervision.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify this policy at any time. Changes will be notified via the "Last Updated" date, dashboard notices, or direct email communications.