PRIVACY POLICY

WhozFire ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Platform.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

1.1 Information You Provide:

• Account information (email, username, password)
• Profile information (artist bio, links, avatar)
• Payment information (processed by Stripe)
• Content submissions (music files, metadata)
• Communications with us

1.2 Automatically Collected Information:

• Device information (IP address, browser type, device ID)
• Usage data (pages viewed, features used, timestamps)
• Cookies and similar technologies
• Location data (if you grant permission)

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

• Provide and maintain the Platform
• Process transactions and send notifications
• Communicate with you about your account
• Improve and personalize your experience
• Prevent fraud and ensure security
• Comply with legal obligations
• Send marketing communications (with consent)

3. INFORMATION SHARING

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Payment processors (Stripe), cloud hosting (AWS), email services
• Public Information: Artist profiles, submitted music, and voting activity may be publicly visible
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with mergers or acquisitions

4. DATA SECURITY

We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

5. YOUR RIGHTS

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Export your data
• Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@whozfire.com.

6. COOKIES

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit Platform functionality.

7. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

WhozFire is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete it promptly.

8. DATA RETENTION

We retain your information as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

9. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

10. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes via email or Platform notification. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.