Privacy
Last Updated: 04/03/2021

Hi there! Welcome to the website (the “Site”) of Soundwaves Tattoo SRL (aka “Soundwaves App”), (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). Through our mobile application (the “App”), we allow users to connect, listen and co-create music to global users (such services, including https://www.getsoundwaves.com (the “Site”) and the App, are referred to collectively in this Privacy Policy as the “Service”).

By visiting our App, you are agreeing to the terms of this Privacy Policy and the accompanying Terms of Use. Capitalized terms not defined in this Privacy Policy shall have the meaning set forth in our Terms of Use available here: https://www.getsoundwaves.com/terms/

INFORMATION WE COLLECT AND HOW WE USE IT

Registered User Information

When you sign up to become a registered user, you’ll be asked to provide us with certain information, such as your first name, last name and email address and phone number. In this Privacy Policy, we refer to this information as “Contact Information.” We don’t collect Contact Information from you unless you provide us with the Contact Information voluntarily.

Geolocational Information 

In order to use the App, we may, with your prior permission, collect geolocational information from your mobile device, your wireless carrier, or certain third-party service providers (“Geolocational Information”).  Collection of such Geolocational Information occurs only when the App is running on your mobile device.  You can decline to allow us to collect such Geolocational Information, in which case wouldn’t be able to provide certain Services to you.  Because your Geolocational Information is subject to abuse by others, please be sure to manage your mobile device and privacy preferences on the App on an ongoing basis.

Other Information

In addition to the Contact Information, we may collect additional information (collectively, “Other Information”).  Such Other Information may include:

Usage Information.  Like most websites, we use automatic data collection technology when you visit the App to record information that identifies your device to track your use of our App, and to collect certain basic information about you and your surfing habits. This information includes information about your operating system, your IP addresses, browser type and language, referring and exit pages and URLs, keywords, date and time, amount of time spent on particular pages, what sections of an application you visit, and similar information concerning your use of the App and our Services (the “Usage Information”). 

From Cookies. We, and/or third-party service providers, collect information using “cookie” technology. Cookies are small packets of data that a website stores on your computer’s or mobile device’s hard drive so that your computer will “remember” information about your visit to our App.  We may use both session cookies (which expire once you close your web browser) and persistent cookies (which stay on your hard drive until you delete them) to help us collect information and to enhance your experience using the App.  If you don’t want us to place a cookie on your hard drive, you may be able to turn that feature off on your computer or mobile device. Please consult your Internet browser’s documentation for information on how to do this and how to delete persistent cookies.

Third Party Analytics.  We may use one or more third-party analytics services to evaluate your use of the App, compile reports on activity, collect demographic data, analyze performance metrics, and collect and evaluate other information relating to the App. These third parties use cookies and/or other technologies to help analyze and provide us the data. By accessing and using the App, you consent to the processing of data about you by these analytics providers in the manner and for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. Please be advised that if you opt out of any Service, you may not be able to use the full functionality of the App.

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We may use Personal Data for the following purposes:

To provide the Service;
To create your account, facilitate network connections, recommend content, and further personalize the Service for you;
To respond to your inquiries, comments, feedback, or questions;
To send administrative information to you, for example, information regarding the Service and changes to our terms, conditions, and policies;
To analyze how you interact with our Service;
To maintain and improve the Service;
To develop new products and services;
To authenticate your account and keep it secure;
To enforce our Terms of Service;
To prevent spam, fraud, abuse, criminal activity, or misuses of our Service, and to ensure the security of our IT systems, architecture, and networks; and
To comply with legal obligations and legal process and to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and/or that of our affiliates, you, or other third parties.
Aggregated Information 

We may aggregate Personal Data and use the aggregated information to analyze the effectiveness of our Service, to improve and add features to our Service, and for other similar purposes. In addition, from time to time, we may analyze the general behavior and characteristics of users of our Service and share aggregated information like general user statistics with prospective business partners. We may collect aggregated information through the Service, through cookies, and through other means described in this Privacy Policy.

Data Retention

We keep Personal Data for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, while we have a business need to do so, or as required by law (e.g. for tax, legal, accounting, or other purposes), whichever is longer.

How We Protect Your Information

We will strive to prevent unauthorized access to your personal information, however, no data transmission over the Internet, by wireless device or over the air is guaranteed to be 100% secure. We have implemented and maintain reasonable security procedures and practices (based on the nature of the information we collect) to protect that information from unauthorized disclosure. We will continue to enhance security procedures as new technologies and procedures become available.

We strongly recommend that you do not disclose your password to anyone.

Please remember that you control what personal information you provide while using the Site and Services. Always be careful and responsible regarding your personal information. We are not responsible for, and cannot control, the use by others of any information which you provide to them and you should use caution in selecting the personal information you provide to others through the Site or Services. We will maintain your personal information for as long as they are needed, or as required by applicable laws, regulations, or government orders.

Accessing and Modifying Account Information

You may update the personal information that is stored in your user account by visiting the settings link in the App or by e-mailing us at privacy@getsoundwaves.com.  

Your Choices

If you wish to stop receiving promotional e-mails, you may do so by e-mailing privacy@getsoundwaves.com.  You may also choose to unsubscribe from our emails by following the instructions in the bottom of the email.

External Websites

The App may contain content, Services, advertising and other materials that link to websites operated by third parties.  We have no control over those other sites, and this Privacy Policy does not apply to them.

Children.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 through the Service.  If you are under 13, please do not give us any personal information.  We encourage parents and legal guardians to monitor their children’s Internet usage and to help enforce our Privacy Policy by instructing their children to never provide personal information through the App without their permission.  If you have reason to believe that a child under the age of 13 has provided personal information to us, please contact us, and we will endeavor to delete that information from our databases.

Changes to This Privacy Policy.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date stated at the top of this Privacy Policy.  We may change this Privacy Policy from time to time, and will post any changes on the App as soon as they go into effect.  By accessing the App or using the Service after we make any such changes to this Privacy Policy, you are deemed to have accepted such changes.  Please refer back to this Privacy Policy on a regular basis.

How to Contact Us.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please e-mail us at privacy@getsoundwaves.com, “PRIVACY POLICY” in the subject line.