Artist Music Network

Last Updated: January 2026

Your privacy is very important to Artist Music Network (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “Company”). We have developed this Privacy Policy to explain how we collect, use, disclose, and otherwise handle personal information. This policy applies to all users of the Artist Music Network website located at www.artistmusicnetwork.com (the “Website”) and all services, content, features, and functionality provided thereon (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing and using the Website and Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with how we handle your personal information, please do not use the Website or Services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly When you register for an account, create an artist profile, make a purchase, or communicate with Artist Music Network, we collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Basic Identity Information: Your full name, email address, date of birth, phone number, and physical address (city, state, country)
• Professional Information: Your music genres, artist name(s), professional bio, artist photographs, music samples, links to streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, etc.), social media handles (Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, etc.), and any other professional credentials or descriptive information
• Payment Information: Credit card number, billing address, and payment method details. Payment processing is handled by third-party payment processors (such as Stripe or PayPal); we do not directly store your complete credit card information on our servers
• Profile Content: Your artist profile content, including biography, photographs, music files, links to external services, professional achievements, and any other content you upload to the Platform
• Account Credentials: Your username and password (encrypted and securely stored)
• Communications: Any emails, messages, or communications you send us, including customer support inquiries, feedback, and forum posts

1.2 Information Collected Automatically When you visit or use the Website and Services, we automatically collect certain information about your device and activity:

• Usage Data: The pages and features you access, how long you spend on the Website, the links you click, the industry professionals you contact, which forum threads or events you participate in, the features you use, and the content you view or interact with
• Device Information: The type of browser you use, your operating system, your device type (mobile, tablet, desktop), and your device identifier
• IP Address: Your Internet Protocol (IP) address is automatically logged by our web server. This information is collected as part of standard web analytics and is used to identify your geographic location, detect fraud, and maintain system security
• Date and Time of Visits: The date, time, and duration of your visits to the Website
• Referrer Information: The websites or sources you came from before visiting our Website
• Location Data: General geographic information based on your IP address

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies A cookie is a small text file that is stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit our Website. We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Session Cookies: To keep you logged into your account and maintain your session while you use the Website
• Analytics Cookies: To understand how you interact with the Website, which features you use, how long you spend on each page, and which content is most valuable. This helps us improve the Platform
• Preference Cookies: To remember your preferences, such as language, notification settings, and display options
• Third-Party Cookies: We allow third-party analytics providers (such as Google Analytics) and advertising partners to place cookies on your device to track your behavior across websites and serve you targeted advertisements
• Email Tracking Pixels: We use pixel tags (also called web beacons or tracking pixels) in our emails to determine whether emails have been opened and which links have been clicked. This information helps us improve our email communications

1.4 Information About Your Contacts If you refer a friend or colleague to Artist Music Network, you may provide their email address or contact information. We use this information solely to send them information about the Platform as you requested. We will not use this information for any other purpose without their consent.

1.5 Third-Party Data Sources We may receive information about you from third-party sources, including publicly available data from social media platforms, streaming services, and music industry databases. We use this information to supplement the profile data you provide and to enhance the accuracy of our Platform services.

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Internal Uses We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Account Administration: To create and manage your account, process subscription purchases, send invoices and billing information, and handle account recovery
• Service Delivery: To provide the Services you request, including connecting you with industry professionals, displaying your artist profile, managing forum participation, hosting events, and delivering digital and physical products
• Platform Improvement: To analyze usage patterns, identify features that users value most and least, understand user behavior and preferences, test new features, and optimize the overall user experience
• Artist Development Analysis: To analyze emerging artist trends, identify promising artists, track career progression, and create industry intelligence reports
• Marketing Materials: To use your artist profile, bio, photographs, and music information in our marketing materials, press releases, case studies, and Platform promotional content (in accordance with the Terms of Use)
• Magazine Content: To feature your artist profile, conduct interviews, and create editorial content about your career for publication in our magazine and syndication to third-party publications
• Professional Networking: To recommend connections between artists and industry professionals, facilitate introductions, and enable communication within our Platform
• Communications: To send you account notifications, subscription confirmations, password resets, updates about the Platform, responses to your inquiries, and customer support
• Marketing and Promotional Materials: To send you newsletters, information about new features, promotional offers, and information about services we believe may be of interest to you
• Fraud Prevention: To detect fraudulent activity, unauthorized access, security breaches, and violations of our Terms of Use
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, and governmental requests
• Business Operations: To conduct analytics, produce summary statistics, perform system administration, monitor network traffic, and maintain system performance and security

2.2 Legitimate Interests We process your personal information based on our legitimate business interests, including improving our Platform, enhancing user experience, preventing fraud, protecting our rights and property, and conducting business analytics.

2.3 Legal Obligations We may disclose personal information when legally compelled to do so by law enforcement, regulatory agencies, or court order. We believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to comply with the law, enforce our Terms of Use, protect the safety of our users, or protect our legal rights.

3. How We Share Your Information

3.1 Information Shared Within the Platform Your artist profile information is displayed to verified industry professionals (radio programmers, Spotify editors, playlist curators, venue bookers, press contacts, and other music industry decision-makers) who are authorized users of the Platform. This sharing is essential to the Platform’s core function of connecting emerging artists with industry gatekeepers.

3.2 Third-Party Service Providers We share personal information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:

• Payment Processors: Stripe, PayPal, and other payment platforms that process your subscription and product purchases
• Email Service Providers: SendGrid, Mailchimp, and other email platforms that send newsletters, account notifications, and promotional emails
• Analytics Providers: Google Analytics, Mixpanel, and other analytics platforms that help us understand user behavior and Platform performance
• Hosting and Cloud Providers: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Cloudflare, and other infrastructure providers that host and maintain the Platform
• Advertising Partners: Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, and other advertising platforms that serve targeted advertisements and measure advertising effectiveness
• Customer Support Tools: Help desk software and customer relationship management (CRM) platforms that enable us to respond to your inquiries

3.3 Syndication Partners and Media Outlets We share magazine article content, interview transcripts, and artist profile information with syndication partners, including Billboard, Pollstar, Music Business Worldwide, Variety, and other music industry publications. This sharing does not include your raw personal data; rather, it includes article content and editorial material featuring your work (in accordance with the Terms of Use). Syndication partners may use this information to republish articles and features on their platforms.

3.4 Industry Research and Data Analysis Partners We may share anonymized and aggregated data with music industry researchers, analytics firms, and industry partners for purposes of trend analysis, market research, and industry reporting. This sharing does not include personally identifiable information; rather, it includes aggregated statistics about emerging artist demographics, genre trends, geographic distribution of artists, career progression patterns, and other industry intelligence that does not identify individual artists.

3.5 Business Transfers If Artist Music Network is acquired, merges with another company, or sells substantially all of its assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. You will be notified via email and prominent notice on the Website if a change of ownership or control of your personal information occurs.

3.6 Legal Requirements We may disclose personal information when required by law or when we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to: (a) comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes; (b) enforce our Terms of Use and other agreements; (c) protect the safety, rights, and property of Artist Music Network, our users, or the public; or (d) detect, prevent, or address fraud, security issues, or technical problems.

4. Data Security

4.1 Security Measures Artist Music Network implements comprehensive technical, administrative, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction, including:

• Encryption: SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your device and our servers; AES-256 encryption for sensitive data stored at rest
• Authentication: Secure password hashing using industry-standard algorithms; optional two-factor authentication (2FA) for additional account security
• Access Controls: Restricted access to personal information based on need-to-know principles; multi-level authorization requirements for sensitive data access
• Firewalls and Intrusion Detection: Network-level security controls and monitoring for unauthorized access attempts
• Regular Security Audits: Periodic third-party security assessments, vulnerability testing, and penetration testing
• Data Backup: Secure backup procedures and disaster recovery protocols to prevent data loss
• Employee Training: Training for all staff members regarding privacy practices, data security, and the importance of protecting personal information

4.2 Data Breach Notification If we discover a security breach that results in unauthorized access to personal information, we will notify affected individuals and, where required by law, notify regulatory authorities. Our notification procedures include:

• Investigation: We will conduct an immediate investigation to determine the scope and nature of the breach
• Notification Timeline: We will notify affected individuals and relevant regulatory authorities within 30 days of discovering the breach, or as otherwise required by applicable law
• Notification Method: Notifications will be sent via email to the email address associated with your account, and we will post a prominent notice on the Website
• Information Provided: Notifications will include information about the breach, the types of personal information affected, steps we are taking to remediate the breach, and recommendations for protecting yourself
• Regulatory Notification: We will notify applicable regulatory authorities as required by federal and state privacy laws

4.3 Your Responsibility You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials, including your username and password. You agree not to share your login information with anyone and to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other security breach. Artist Music Network is not responsible for unauthorized access to your account resulting from your failure to maintain the confidentiality of your credentials.

5. Data Retention

5.1 Retention During Active Use We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active and you continue to use the Services. This allows us to provide continuous service, maintain your profile, and manage your subscription.

5.2 Retention After Account Termination When you terminate your account or request deletion of your personal information, we will delete or anonymize your personal data as described in Section 6 (Your Privacy Rights). However, we retain certain information for limited purposes:

• Backup Retention: We retain backup copies of your personal information for 60 days following account termination to allow for account recovery, dispute resolution, and system restoration
• Legal Retention: We retain information as required by applicable law, including tax, employment, and regulatory requirements
• Magazine Archives: If your profile information or interviews have been published in our magazine or syndicated to third-party publications, we may retain references to this content in our archives for historical and business purposes, even after you request deletion

5.3 Syndicated Content If your profile information, interviews, or other content has been syndicated to Billboard, Pollstar, or other third-party publications, those third-party publishers retain their own copies and are responsible for their own data retention practices. We will delete the content from our active database upon your request, but we cannot control retention by syndication partners. You may contact these third-party publishers directly to request deletion of their copies.

5.4 Anonymized Data We may retain anonymized and aggregated data indefinitely for purposes of industry analysis, trend reporting, and business intelligence. This data cannot identify you personally and is not subject to deletion requests.

6. Your Privacy Rights

6.1 Right to Access You have the right to request a copy of all personal information we have collected about you. Upon request, we will provide this information in a portable, machine-readable format within 30 days of your request. To exercise this right, contact us at privacy@artistmusicnetwork.com.

6.2 Right to Correction You have the right to correct, update, or amend inaccurate or incomplete information in your account. You can do this directly through your account settings on the Website. If you need assistance, contact our support team.

6.3 Right to Deletion You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions. Upon a valid deletion request, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days. However, we may retain information as required by law, for backup purposes (for 60 days), and for syndicated content as described in Section 5.3.

6.4 Right to Data Portability You have the right to receive a copy of your personal information in a portable, structured, and machine-readable format (such as CSV or JSON). Upon request, we will provide this data within 30 days. You may then transmit this data to another service provider or retain it for your own records.

6.5 Right to Opt-Out of Marketing Communications You have the right to opt out of receiving marketing emails, promotional materials, and newsletters from Artist Music Network. You may unsubscribe by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any marketing email or by updating your communication preferences in your account settings. We will honor your opt-out request within 10 business days. Note: Even if you opt out of marketing communications, we will continue to send you transactional emails regarding your account, subscription, and Services.

6.6 Right to Opt-Out of Analytics and Tracking You may opt out of analytics and tracking cookies by adjusting your browser settings or using the “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature available in most modern browsers. Please note that opting out of cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of the Website. You may also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser extension.

6.7 Right to Restrict Processing You have the right to request that we restrict how we process your personal information. This may include limiting use to specific purposes, restricting sharing with third parties, or limiting retention. To exercise this right, contact privacy@artistmusicnetwork.com.

6.8 How to Exercise Your Rights To exercise any of these rights, send a written request to privacy@artistmusicnetwork.com or mail a request to the address provided in Section 9 (Contact Information). Include your name, email address, and a clear description of your request. We will verify your identity before processing your request. We will respond within 30 days or as otherwise required by applicable law.

7. US State Privacy Laws

7.1 California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the CCPA, including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete personal information, the right to opt out of the sale of personal information, and the right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights. To the extent that Artist Music Network sells or shares personal information (as defined under the CCPA), we will provide a “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” link on the Website. We do not sell personal information to third parties in the traditional sense; however, our sharing of information with analytics and advertising partners may constitute a “sale” under CCPA’s broad definition. You may exercise your CCPA rights by contacting privacy@artistmusicnetwork.com.

7.2 Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) and Other State Privacy Laws If you are a resident of Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, or another US state with privacy laws, you may have similar privacy rights. We comply with all applicable state privacy laws, including the VCDPA, Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA), and Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA). To exercise your rights under any state privacy law, contact privacy@artistmusicnetwork.com.

7.3 Verification We will verify your identity before fulfilling your privacy rights request. Verification may include requesting your account email, name, and other identifying information. For requests from an authorized agent, we will require documentation of the agent’s authority to act on your behalf.

8. Children and Minors

8.1 Age Restrictions Artist Music Network is designed for users age 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from someone under age 18, we will delete such information immediately and will not use it for any purpose.

8.2 Parental Rights If you are a parent or guardian and believe that a minor has created an account or provided information to Artist Music Network, please contact us immediately at privacy@artistmusicnetwork.com. We will investigate and delete the account and associated personal information upon verification.

9. Third-Party Links and Integrations

9.1 Third-Party Websites The Website may contain links to third-party websites, including streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music), social media sites, and other external services. Artist Music Network is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party website before providing personal information. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to their privacy policies.

9.2 Third-Party Services We integrate with third-party services to enhance the Platform. Artist Music Network does not currently support linking of external accounts (such as connecting your Spotify account to populate your profile). If we implement this feature in the future, we will provide clear notice and will obtain your explicit consent before accessing any external accounts.

10. International Data Transfers

Artist Music Network operates and stores data within the United States. If you are located outside the United States, please note that your personal information will be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States. By using the Website and Services, you consent to such transfers and to the processing of your personal information under US law.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

11.1 Policy Updates Artist Music Network may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, and applicable laws. We will post the updated Privacy Policy on the Website and indicate the “Last Updated” date at the top of the policy. Material changes will be communicated to you via email and/or prominent notice on the Website.

11.2 Your Consent For material changes to how we collect, use, or disclose your personal information, we will seek your consent where required by law. Your continued use of the Website and Services after posting of updated Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.

11.3 Grandfathering of Information If we make material changes to this Privacy Policy that expand our use or disclosure of personal information, we will obtain your explicit consent before applying these changes to information collected under our previous policy. Information collected under the previous policy will continue to be subject to the privacy practices in effect at the time of collection, unless you consent to the new practices.

12. Privacy by Design

Artist Music Network implements privacy-by-design principles throughout the Platform. We collect only the personal information necessary to provide our Services, limit access to personal information to authorized personnel, and implement technical controls to protect data. We regularly review our data collection practices to minimize privacy risks and enhance data protection.

13. Data Protection Officer and Privacy Questions

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, concerns about our privacy practices, or wish to exercise any of your privacy rights, please contact us at:

Artist Music Network

Email: privacy@artistmusicnetwork.com

Website: www.artistmusicnetwork.com

Mailing Address: Artist Music Network, United States

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This Privacy Policy was last updated in January 2026. We are committed to protecting your privacy and conducting our business in accordance with these principles.