Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Skimmed Music, accessible at skimmedmusic.com, we are committed to safeguarding and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have in relation to your data. We adhere to applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, as amended (“CCPA”), and uphold a privacy-first approach in every aspect of our digital operations.

2. Scope and Data Controller

This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the services available through skimmedmusic.com (“Website”). Skimmed Music is the data controller for the purposes of GDPR and CCPA and is responsible for determining the means and purposes of processing your personal data.

All inquiries regarding this Policy and your personal data may be directed to us via email at [email protected].

3. Categories of Personal Data We Process

We collect and process the following categories of personal data:

a) Usage Data:
Includes information automatically collected when you visit the Website, such as your IP address, browser type, language settings, pages visited, timestamps, and session duration.

b) Account Data:
Information provided when registering for an account or making a purchase, including your name, billing and shipping address, email address, and phone number.

c) Profile Data:
Preferences, history of purchases, account settings, saved playlists, listening behavior, and user-generated content, if applicable.

d) Communication Data:
Records of your correspondence with us, including inquiries, support requests, and any feedback submitted via contact forms or email.

e) Technical Data:
Device-specific information such as your device type, operating system, browser version, screen resolution, and other system configurations.

f) Transaction Data:
Details relating to past purchases or transactions on the Website, including products purchased, payment confirmation, order status, and delivery information.

g) Preference Data:
Marketing preferences, opt-in/opt-out records, product interests, and communication settings.

4. Legal Bases for Processing

We process your personal data under the following legal bases, as outlined by GDPR:

– Contractual Necessity: When data processing is necessary to fulfill a contract, such as delivering digital products or managing your account.
– Legitimate Interests: When it is in our legitimate business interest to provide, secure, and improve our services, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms.
– Consent: Where required by law, we rely on your explicit consent (e.g., for direct marketing or non-essential cookies).
– Legal Obligation: In certain cases, we may process data to comply with applicable legal requirements or law enforcement requests.

5. Your Rights

Pursuant to the GDPR and CCPA, you have the right to:

– Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
– Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data where there is no legal ground for continued processing.
– Restriction: Request a restriction on the processing of your data in specific circumstances.
– Portability: Request to receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format, and to have it transferred to another controller.

CCPA Consumers may also request:

– Disclosure: Information about the categories and specific pieces of personal data that have been collected and sold or disclosed in the preceding 12 months.
– Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information where applicable.

To exercise these rights, email us at [email protected]. We will verify your identity before fulfilling your request, as required under applicable law.

6. Data Security Measures

At skimmedmusic.com, we implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of your personal data, including but not limited to:

– SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
– Role-based access control and authentication mechanisms
– Regular data backups and disaster recovery protocols
– Employee training on data protection and privacy-by-design principles

7. International Data Transfers

We may transfer and store your data outside your country of residence, including jurisdictions that may not offer the same level of data protection. In such cases, we implement safeguards in accordance with GDPR, including the use of Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent protective mechanisms to ensure your data is handled in a manner consistent with EU standards.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, or to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Retention periods are as follows:

– Usage and Technical Data: 12 months
– Account and Transaction Data: 7 years post-account closure for financial and tax audit purposes
– Communication and Support Requests: 24 months after last interaction
– Marketing Preference Data: Until consent is withdrawn or data is no longer relevant

9. Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and improve our services. Cookies may include:

– Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality (e.g., session management, access controls)
– Functional Cookies: Used to remember settings and preferences
– Analytics Cookies: Help us understand website usage through aggregated data
– Performance Cookies: Improve loading speeds and user responsiveness

Third-party service providers (e.g., analytics platforms) may also set cookies subject to their own privacy practices.

10. Cookie Management & Compliance

As required by GDPR and CCPA, you have the ability to opt-in to non-essential cookies upon first visiting skimmedmusic.com. You also have the right to manage your preferences via our cookie management tool, available at the footer of all website pages.

You may also adjust cookie permissions at the browser level, however, rejecting certain cookies may affect website functionality.

California residents exercising rights under the CCPA can manage how third parties use their data via the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link made accessible through the Website.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or process information from anyone under the age of 13. If we become aware that personal information of a child has been collected without verifiable parental consent, we will take appropriate steps to remove such data promptly.

12. Privacy Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or operational practices. Users will be notified of any material updates through prominent notices on the Website or via direct communication to their registered email address. Continued use of the Website following changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your rights under applicable data protection laws, or the data we hold on you, please contact:

Skimmed Music
Email: [email protected]

We are fully committed to compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable data protection regulations. For all privacy-related inquiries or concerns, we encourage you to reach out to our team directly.