Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to EchoBeat. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our application, which integrates with the Spotify Web API. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your information and how we will treat it.

2. Types of Personal Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal information:

• Spotify Account Information: Includes your display name, email address, playlists, and listening history, which we use solely to provide and improve our service.
• IP Addresses: Collected via server logs for security and operational purposes.
• User Agent Information: Details about the browser and operating system used.
• Timestamp and Request URLs: Date and time of access and URLs accessed.

3. Use of Personal Information

We use your personal information to:

• Operate and maintain our application.
• Enhance your experience by utilizing Spotify's services.
• Ensure the security of our services.
• Analyze server logs for debugging and improving our application.
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights.

4. Disclosure of Personal Information

We do not sell or trade your personal information. We may disclose it:

• To Third-Party Service Providers: Who assist us in operating our service and have agreed to protect your information.
• To Comply with Legal Requirements: As required by law or to protect our rights.
• For Security and Operational Purposes: Including analysis of server logs for security and performance improvements.

5. Data Retention

We retain IP address logs and other server log data for 30 days for security, operational, and analytical purposes. Personal data from Spotify is used only during your session and is not retained.

6. Security Measures

We implement robust security measures to protect your personal information. However, no system can be completely secure. We strive to protect your data but cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. User Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of any inaccuracies in your data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data where applicable.
• Opt-Out: Opt out of certain uses of your information or withdraw consent.

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@echobeat.ca.

8. International Data Transfers

We may transfer your personal information outside of Canada. We ensure that such transfers are protected according to Canadian privacy laws.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. You can manage these settings through your browser. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or your personal information, please contact us at support@echobeat.ca.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the "Effective Date" at the top.