Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At BandHub.co (from now on referred to as "BandHub"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect the data you share with us. By using BandHub, you agree to the terms of this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: When you sign up for an account, we may ask for details like your name, email address, band-related information (such as band name, members, and roles), and any other information necessary to help you manage your band effectively on BandHub.
• Usage Data: We collect data on how you interact with BandHub to enhance your user experience. This includes actions such as creating setlists, managing events, and other platform usage patterns. Usage data helps us optimize features and understand how BandHub is used.
• Device Information: We may collect information about the devices you use to access BandHub, including but not limited to your IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers. This information allows us to ensure platform compatibility, maintain security, and provide an optimal experience across different devices.

3. Lawful Basis for Processing Data

BandHub processes your personal data based on the following legal grounds, in compliance with data protection laws like the GDPR:

• Consent: We will request your explicit consent before processing your data for specific purposes, such as subscribing to newsletters or receiving marketing communications. You have the right to withdraw consent at any time without affecting the legality of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
• Contractual Necessity: When you sign up for BandHub, we process your data to fulfill our contract with you. This includes providing you with services such as managing your band’s setlists, events, and other platform features. Without processing this data, we wouldn’t be able to provide these core services.
• Legitimate Interest: We may process your data to improve the functionality and security of BandHub. For example, analyzing usage patterns helps us enhance your experience, fix bugs, and ensure the platform remains secure. We will always ensure that our legitimate interests do not override your rights and freedoms.

4. How We Use Your Information

The data we collect is used to enhance your experience with BandHub and ensure the smooth operation of our platform. Specifically, we use your information for:

• Service Enhancement: We use your data to continuously improve and develop BandHub’s features, such as setlist creation, event management, and collaboration tools. By analyzing how you interact with the platform, we can refine these features to better meet your needs and ensure a seamless experience.
• Communication: We may use your contact information to keep you informed about important updates, feature changes, or new services. You may also receive promotional materials, but only if you’ve opted in, and you can unsubscribe from these communications at any time.
• Security and Compliance: To maintain the integrity of BandHub, we process your data for security purposes, such as fraud prevention and monitoring unauthorized access. Additionally, we ensure that BandHub complies with legal obligations, such as data protection laws, by processing and storing your data securely.

5. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a BandHub user, you have the following rights concerning your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request that your data be updated or corrected if it is inaccurate.
• Deletion (Right to be Forgotten): Request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
• Data Portability: Request your personal data in a commonly used, machine-readable format and transmit it to another service provider.
• Restriction of Processing: Request that we restrict the processing of your data under certain conditions.
• Objection to Processing: Object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes or based on legitimate interests.
• Objection to Automated Decision-Making: You can object to decisions made solely based on automated processing, including profiling.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@bandhub.co.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. After this period, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Data Transfers Outside the EU

If your personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure it is protected by appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or other legally recognized mechanisms, to ensure an adequate level of protection for your data.

8. Sharing Your Information

We will never sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your data with trusted third-party services that help us operate and maintain BandHub, such as cloud storage providers or analytics tools. All third parties must comply with strict data protection agreements to ensure the safety of your data.

9. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. This includes using encryption technologies and secure cloud services to store your data.

10. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users within 72 hours if the breach poses a risk to their rights and freedoms. We will take immediate steps to mitigate any potential damage.

11. Cookies

BandHub uses cookies to track usage and improve the functionality of the website. Cookies allow us to remember your preferences and provide a more personalized experience. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may limit your ability to use certain features of BandHub.

12. Third-Party Links

BandHub may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites, and we encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

13. Children’s Privacy

BandHub is not intended for users under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently gathered such data, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

14. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services or legal obligations. When significant changes are made, we will notify users via email or through the platform.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, feel free to contact us at: privacy@bandhub.co.