(GDPR-Compliant)
Runabeat Music is committed to protecting your personal data and handling it responsibly, following the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you engage with our services.
What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
- Identity Data: name, stage name, social media handles
- Contact Data: email address, phone number, postal address
- Professional Data: music genre, artist biography, collaboration preferences
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, usage data
- Communication Data: correspondence via email, website forms, or messaging platforms
Lawful Basis for Processing
We process your personal data only when there is a lawful basis under GDPR, including:
- Consent: When you give us permission (e.g. signing up to a mailing list)
- Contract: When processing is necessary for an agreement between you and Runabeat Music
- Legal Obligation: Where we are legally required to retain or disclose information
- Legitimate Interests: For purposes such as improving services, maintaining relationships, or promoting your content (where your rights are not overridden)
How We Use Your Data
We may use your information to:
- Deliver our artist support and promotional services
- Communicate regarding opportunities, contracts, or updates
- Improve our services and user experience
- Meet legal and regulatory obligations
Data Sharing and Transfers
We do not sell or lease your data. We may share your data with trusted third-party providers (e.g. hosting services, promotional partners) under strict confidentiality and data protection agreements. If your data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure adequate safeguards are in place in accordance with GDPR.
Data Retention
We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access – Request a copy of your data
- Right to Rectification – Request corrections to your data
- Right to Erasure – Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Right to Restrict Processing
- Right to Data Portability
- Right to Object to processing, particularly direct marketing
- Right to Withdraw Consent at any time where consent is the basis of processing
- Right to Lodge a Complaint with a supervisory authority (e.g., the ICO in the UK)
Data Collection and Retention:
Runabeat Music collects personal data to provide artist support, promotional services, and improve user experience. In compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we ensure that data is collected lawfully, transparently, and only as needed.
What We Collect:
- Name, contact details (email, phone, address)
- Artist profile information (bio, links, social media)
- Technical data (IP address, browser info, usage)
- Communications (emails, forms, messages)
How We Collect It:
- Directly from you (e.g. when you sign up, submit music, or contact us)
- Automatically through website analytics tools
Why We Collect It:
- To manage artist services and collaborations
- To communicate updates and opportunities
- To improve our services and website
- To meet legal and contractual obligations
Legal Basis:
We collect and process data based on consent, contractual necessity, legal obligations, and legitimate interests.
You can withdraw your consent at any time or request access, correction, or deletion of your data by contacting us at:
Data Sharing:
Runabeat Music only shares your personal data when necessary and in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Who We Share With:
- Service providers who help us operate (e.g. hosting, email, analytics)
- Industry partners or collaborators, but only with your consent or as part of a project you’re involved in
- Legal authorities, if required to comply with legal obligations
What We Don’t Do:
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.
Data Security:
All third parties we work with are required to follow data protection standards and use your data only as instructed by us.
International Transfers:
If data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure it is protected using appropriate safeguards (e.g. Standard Contractual Clauses).
Contact Information:
Address: 124 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX, United Kingdom
Email:runabeatmusic@gmail.com