1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information Provided by You

When creating an account, distributing music, or contacting us, you may provide:

• Full name, artist / stage name, email address
• Phone / WhatsApp number
• Bank details, UPI ID, PayPal ID (for royalty payments)
• Government IDs (PAN, GST, verification documents)
• Postal address, studio / label information, social links

1.2 Music & Content Information

To distribute your content, you provide:

• Audio files (WAV/MP3), artwork / cover images
• Metadata (title, contributors, ISRC, UPC, genre)
• Lyrics and ownership/license documents (if applicable)

1.3 Automatically Collected Data

We automatically collect technical and usage data such as:

• IP address, device type, browser type & version
• Pages visited, time on site, referring website
• Cookies, log files, analytics and performance metrics

1.4 Third-Party Data

We may receive data from:

• Streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube)
• Analytics tools, payment gateways, identity services

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 To Provide Music Distribution

We use your information to process uploads, deliver music to DSPs, manage identifiers (UPC/ISRC), maintain your dashboard, handle takedowns/updates, and issue royalty statements.

2.2 Royalty Collection & Payments

Your data helps us track revenue, generate reports, send payouts (bank/UPI/PayPal), and prevent payout fraud.

2.3 Communication

We use contact details to respond to support requests, send release notifications, verify identity or ownership, and share policy or platform updates.

2.4 Improvements & Analytics

We analyse usage data to diagnose issues, improve the platform, and enhance security and user experience.

2.5 Legal & Compliance

We process data to investigate copyright issues, respond to DMCA requests, comply with tax & legal obligations, and prevent abuse.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share data only as necessary with:

3.1 Digital Streaming Platforms (DSPs)

To distribute music we share artist names, metadata, audio files, artwork, and ownership details where required.

3.2 Payment Processors

We share limited payout data with banks, UPI networks, PayPal and payment gateways to process payments.

3.3 Service Providers

Trusted vendors (cloud hosting, analytics, email delivery, security) may process data on our behalf under contract.

3.4 Legal Authorities

We disclose information to comply with law, legal process, or to investigate fraud, security incidents, or abuse.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to keep you logged in, save preferences (theme, locale), measure performance, personalise content, and protect against fraud. You may control cookies via your browser; see our Cookie Policy for full details.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard safeguards including SSL/TLS, secure databases, encrypted password storage, access controls and audits. While we strive to protect data, no system is fully immune—please follow best practices (strong passwords, 2FA where available).

6. Data Retention

We retain data as needed to provide services and comply with legal obligations:

• Account data — while your account is active
• Royalty & financial records — 5–7 years (or as law requires)
• Uploaded content — until takedown or deletion request
• Logs/security data — for security and legal reasons

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction you may have rights to:

• Access personal data we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your account and certain data
• Request takedown of distributed content
• Withdraw consent or object to processing where applicable
• Request data portability

To exercise rights, contact us at contact@maaindradigital.com.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we learn a minor has an account we will delete the account and related data.

9. Third-Party Links

We may link to third-party sites (DSP artist pages, social platforms). We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices—please review their policies before use.

10. International Data Transfers

Distribution is global; your data may be processed and stored in multiple countries. By using our services you consent to international transfers. We require partners to adopt adequate security measures.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. The “Last Updated” date at the top reflects the latest revision. Significant changes may be communicated via email or dashboard. Continued use after changes means you accept the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests regarding privacy, contact us at:

Email: contact@maaindradigital.com
Phone: +91 9798268027
Address: Patna, Bihar, India