Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 7, 2024

AI Band Studio ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use AI Band Studio, Band-a-Day, and our associated services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

Account Information: Email address, username, password when you create an account
Payment Information: Billing address, payment method details (processed securely by Stripe)
Communications: Information you provide when contacting us for support
Preferences: Your music preferences, favorite bands, and playlist data

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type, unique device identifiers
Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent, click patterns
Streaming Data: Songs played, play duration, listening history
Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs, error logs
Cookies and Tracking: See Section 5 for details

1.3 Information from Third Parties

Social Login: If you sign in via Google or other providers, we receive your basic profile information
Analytics Providers: Aggregated usage statistics from analytics services

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Provide, maintain, and improve our Services
Process transactions and send related information
Create and manage your account
Personalize your music recommendations and experience
Track streaming usage for subscription enforcement
Send promotional communications (with your consent)
Respond to your comments, questions, and support requests
Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraud
Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

We share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf:

Provider	Purpose	Data Shared
Stripe	Payment processing	Billing information
Microsoft Azure	Cloud hosting, storage	All service data
Analytics providers	Usage analytics	Anonymized usage data

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, legal process, or government request, or to protect rights, property, or safety.

3.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

3.4 With Your Consent

We may share information for other purposes with your explicit consent.

We Do NOT:

Sell your personal information to third parties
Share your listening history publicly without your permission
Use your data for third-party advertising profiles

4. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as:

Your account is active
Needed to provide you services
Required by law or for legitimate business purposes

Upon account deletion request, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use the following types of cookies:

Type	Purpose	Duration
Essential	Authentication, security, basic functionality	Session
Functional	Remember preferences, settings	1 year
Analytics	Usage statistics, performance monitoring	2 years

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect functionality.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
Portability: Request your data in a portable format
Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
Restriction: Request limitation of data processing

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

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest
Secure authentication mechanisms
Regular security assessments and updates
Access controls and employee training
Secure cloud infrastructure (Microsoft Azure)

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States and other countries where our servers and service providers are located. By using our Services, you consent to such transfers.

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

11. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:

Legal basis for processing: consent, contract performance, legitimate interests
Right to lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority
Right to withdraw consent at any time

12. Third-Party Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., Spotify, Apple Music). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

Posting the new policy on our website
Updating the "Last Updated" date
Sending an email notification for significant changes

14. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy:

AI Band Studio
Email: privacy@aibandstudio.com
Website: aibandstudio.com

For data protection inquiries in the EU, you may also contact our Data Protection representative.