Privacy Policy

Introduction

At DATS Music Production & Audio Engineering (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us in any way.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account on our website
• Book studio sessions or services
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Complete contact forms or request information
• Participate in surveys or promotions
• Communicate with us via email, phone, or in person

This information may include:

• Name and contact details (email, phone number, address)
• Payment information for service bookings
• Professional information (if applicable)
• Audio files and project details for production work
• Communication preferences

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address and browser type
• Device information and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referring website addresses
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information when required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• Collaborative Projects: With your explicit consent, we may share project information with session musicians, producers, or other collaborators working on your project.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure socket layer (SSL) technology for data transmission
• Encryption of sensitive information
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Secure storage of audio files and project data

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: The right to request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: The right to request deletion of your personal information
• Restriction: The right to request restriction of processing of your information
• Portability: The right to receive your information in a structured, machine-readable format
• Objection: The right to object to processing of your personal information
• Withdraw Consent: The right to withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent to process your information

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section below.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data that may include an anonymous unique identifier.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our website.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Functionality Cookies: Allow the website to remember choices you make
• Targeting Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, plugins, or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

For audio files and project data, we typically retain these for a minimum of 2 years to allow for potential revisions or additional work, unless you request earlier deletion.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under age 16 without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

International Data Transfers

Your information, including personal data, may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction.

If you are located outside United States and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data, including personal data, to United States and process it there. Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by your submission of such information represents your agreement to that transfer.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this Privacy Policy.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: