Privacy Policy for Music.Worldmates.Club

Last updated: August 13, 2025

Music.Worldmates.Club (the "Site"), a part of the Worldmates.Club social network, values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data in accordance with Ukraine’s Law No. 2297-VI "On Personal Data Protection," Law No. 3321-IX "On Digital Content and Digital Services," and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR, Regulation (EU) 2016/679).

1. What Data We Collect

We collect the following categories of data:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, username, and other information you provide during registration or profile creation.
  • User Content: Music tracks, playlists, comments, or other content you upload to the Site.
  • Technical Data: IP address, device type, browser, operating system, and usage data (e.g., pages viewed, time spent on the Site).
  • Cookies and Analytics: We use cookies and similar technologies to improve Site functionality, analyze traffic, and personalize content (e.g., playlist recommendations). See the "Cookies" section for details.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your data for the following purposes:

  • Service Provision: Creating and managing your account, uploading and playing music, creating playlists.
  • Personalization: Recommending music and content based on your preferences.
  • Service Improvement: Analyzing Site usage to optimize functionality and user experience.
  • Communication: Sending notifications about new features, updates, or responses to your inquiries.
  • Legal Compliance: Ensuring compliance with copyright laws and handling complaints per Law No. 2811-IX and GDPR.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process data based on the following grounds (per GDPR and Law No. 2297-VI):

  • Consent: You provide consent for data processing during registration or for specific features (e.g., cookies).
  • Contract: Processing data to provide Site services (e.g., access to playlists).
  • Legitimate Interests: Analyzing data to improve the Site or prevent fraud.
  • Legal Obligations: Processing data to comply with Ukrainian and EU laws.

4. Sharing Data with Third Parties

We may share data with:

  • Partners: Hosting providers, analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics), or payment processors, if applicable. All partners comply with GDPR.
  • Rights Holders: In response to copyright infringement claims (per Law No. 2811-IX and DSA).
  • Authorities: If required by law (e.g., court orders).

We do not sell your data to third parties.

5. Data Storage and Security

  • Storage: Data is stored on secure servers in [specify region, e.g., Ukraine or EU]. We retain data only as long as necessary (e.g., while your account is active) or as required by law.
  • Security: We use encryption (SSL), firewalls, and other measures to protect data from unauthorized access.
  • Retention Period: Personal data is deleted [specify period, e.g., 2 years] after account deactivation, unless otherwise required by law.

6. Your Rights

Under GDPR and Law No. 2297-VI, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your data.
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate data.
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").
  • Restriction: Restrict data processing in certain cases.
  • Data Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format.
  • Objection: Object to data processing based on legitimate interests.
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time.

Contact us to exercise your rights (see below).

7. Cookies

We use cookies for:

  • Essential: Ensuring Site functionality (e.g., login).
  • Analytics: Collecting usage statistics (e.g., Google Analytics).
  • Functional: Personalizing features (e.g., saving preferences).

You can manage cookies via browser settings or the Site’s consent banner. Disabling cookies may limit functionality.

8. International Data Transfers

If data is transferred outside Ukraine or the EU (e.g., for hosting in the US), we ensure protection through Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) per GDPR.

 

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. Updates will be posted on this page, and significant changes will be notified via email or the Site.


10. Contact Information

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

WorldMates.club
Main platform: https://worldmates.club
Music platform: https://music.worldmates.club
Email: worldmates.social@gmail.com
Phone: +380996239637

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