1. Who we are
This Privacy Policy explains how [YOUR NAME OR COMPANY NAME] ("we", "us"), operator of soundy.cloud (the "Site"), collects and uses information. Contact: [email protected]. Address: [YOUR POSTAL ADDRESS].
2. Information we collect
Soundyz does not require an account, and we do not ask you to submit personal details to browse or download. We collect limited data automatically:
- Usage and device data: IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, language, referring page, pages and sounds viewed, search terms, download and play events, and timestamps.
- Cookies and similar technologies: described in our Cookie Policy.
- Preferences stored on your device: for example hotkey settings, favorites, or playback volume, saved in your browser (local storage) and not sent to us unless noted.
- Messages you send us: if you email us, we receive your email address and message content.
3. How we use information
We use data to:
- Operate, secure and maintain the Site, and prevent abuse such as scraping and bot traffic.
- Count downloads and plays, and show popular sounds.
- Understand usage and improve features, content and performance.
- Show advertising, if enabled, and measure its performance.
- Respond to inquiries and handle copyright notices.
- Comply with legal obligations.
4. Legal bases (EU/UK visitors)
Where GDPR or UK GDPR applies, we rely on: legitimate interests (running, securing and improving the Site), consent (non-essential cookies, personalized ads and similar technologies), legal obligation, and contract where relevant. You can withdraw consent at any time through our cookie settings.
5. Advertising and analytics partners
We may use third-party services such as Google Analytics (measurement ID G-3SMNDL68VM) and our hosting / reverse-proxy providers (including CapRover and related infrastructure). These providers may collect data such as IP address, cookie identifiers and browsing activity to provide analytics, deliver and measure ads, and protect the Site. Third-party ad vendors may use cookies to serve ads based on your visits to this and other sites. You can learn more and opt out through youradchoices.com, youronlinechoices.eu and Google's ad settings.
6. Sharing of information
We do not sell your personal information for money. We share data only with:
- Service providers acting on our behalf (hosting, analytics, security, advertising).
- Authorities or other parties when required by law, to enforce our Terms, or to protect rights, safety and security.
- A successor, in a merger, acquisition or sale of the Site.
Note for California residents: some advertising and analytics activity can count as "sharing" or "selling" under US state privacy laws. See section 9.
7. International transfers
Our providers may process data in countries other than yours. Where required, we use safeguards such as standard contractual clauses.
8. Retention
We keep log and analytics data only as long as needed for the purposes above, generally 12–26 months, then delete or anonymize it. Emails to us are kept as long as needed to handle your request and meet legal requirements.
9. Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, delete or export your personal data, object to or restrict processing, withdraw consent, opt out of targeted advertising or the sale or sharing of personal data, and lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. To exercise these rights, email [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.
Do Not Track / Global Privacy Control: where legally required, we honor opt-out preference signals such as GPC when our consent tooling supports them.
10. Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures, including HTTPS, to protect data. No online service is completely secure.
11. Children
The Site is not directed to children under 13 (or 16 where required), and we do not knowingly collect their personal data. If you believe a child has provided us data, contact [email protected] and we will delete it.
12. Third-party sites
Links to other sites are governed by those sites' privacy policies, not this one.
13. Changes
We may update this policy. We will change the "Last updated" date and, for material changes, give more prominent notice.
14. Contact
Privacy questions or requests: [email protected]