**MUSICIAN HIVE PRIVACY POLICY**
*Updated: November 30, 2023*
Musicianhive.com (“Musician Hive,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is dedicated to fostering a community for musicians, producers, session artists, audio engineers, recording studios, and multimedia professionals. This Privacy Policy, effective as of November 30, 2023, outlines how we collect, use, and share information provided by users accessing our online services (the “Services”) through our website located at MusicianHive.com (the “Site”).
1. **INFORMATION COLLECTION**
**Personal Information:**
We only collect personal information when voluntarily provided by users during the sign-up process. This includes details such as your first name, last name, address, relevant tax ID, and email address. We term this information, along with other collected details, as “Personal Information.” Users may also provide additional information, such as studio/business name, resume/CV, service listing, business address, business phone number, media (audio, video, images, and other digital materials), interests, etc.
To enhance security, we may employ a third-party identity verification service, currently www.withpersona.com, which may involve acquiring biometric scans, geolocation data, demographic data, and other relevant information. Users under 18 years are not permitted to access our Services, and we do not collect Personal Information from them.
**Usage Information:**
Like most websites, we use automatic data collection technology, including cookies and pixel tags, to record information about your computer, operating system, IP addresses, browser type, language, and other details related to your use of the Site (the “Usage Information”).
2. **USE OF INFORMATION**
We use Personal Information and Usage Information to provide, enhance, and improve our Services. This includes user identification, responding to requests, processing payments, notifying about communications, sending relevant information, analyzing Site usage, and ensuring safety and security.
3. **DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION**
We do not disclose Personal Information for direct marketing. However, we may share information with third-party service providers to perform specific business-related functions. In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, information may be transferred to third parties. We may also disclose information to comply with legal requirements or respond to court orders.
4. **REGISTRATION, ACCOUNT SET UP, BUYING & SELLING SERVICES**
Providing Personal Information is necessary for using our Services. Usernames, display names, and other identification information become public upon registration. We may contact users confidentially for additional information related to Services listed on Musician Hive.
5. **EDIT/REVIEW/TRANSFER/ACCESSIBILITY AND DEACTIVATION OF PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION**
Users can review, update, and edit Personal Information. Requests for information access, transfer, or account deactivation can be made by contacting support@musicianhive.com.
6. **EUROPEAN PRIVACY RIGHTS**
Users in the European Union have rights under the GDPR, including access, correction, erasure, objection, and restriction of processing. Requests can be made to support@musicianhive.com.
7. **CALIFORNIA CONSUMER PRIVACY ACT (CCPA)**
California consumers have rights related to access, deletion, correction, and limitation of personal information. Requests can be made by contacting support@musicianhive.com.
8. **HOW WE PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION**
We take reasonable steps to protect information from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access. However, no security system is impenetrable.
9. **YOUR CHOICES**
Users can stop receiving promotional emails by emailing support@musicianhive.com. However, limiting information usage may affect the provided Services.
10. **LINKS**
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites, and users should refer to the privacy policies of such sites.
11. **IMPORTANT NOTICE TO USERS OUTSIDE THE U.S.**
The Site and Services operate in the United States. Providing information implies consent to its transfer to the United States.
12. **CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY**
This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date stated. Changes will be posted on the Site, and continued use after changes indicates acceptance.
13. **DISPUTE RESOLUTIONS/COMPLAINTS**
Disputes or claims arising from Site use will be resolved according to the Terms of Use Agreement.
14. **HOW TO CONTACT US**
For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at support@musicianhive.com