Privacy Policy

This policy explains what information Gawdz Beatz collects, how it is used, and the choices you have.

Last Updated: September 8, 2026 · Effective Date: September 8, 2026

Information We Collect

We collect information you give us, information created as you use the platform, and technical data.

Information You Provide

  • Messages you send through contact, support, advertising or reporting forms
  • Content you upload as an artist or creator, including music, artwork and metadata
  • Community posts, comments, reactions and chat messages

Account Information

  • Email address
  • Display name and profile details
  • Role (listener, artist, admin)
  • Membership and subscription status

Music, Playlist & Content Activity

  • Plays, play history and completion data
  • Favorites, follows and playlist activity
  • Downloads where your membership allows them
  • Event registrations and RSVPs

Device & Technical Information

  • Browser and device type
  • Approximate location derived from network information
  • Referral and campaign parameters used to understand how visitors arrive
  • Log data such as page views and error reports

Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar storage to keep you signed in, remember preferences and measure platform usage. Details are in our Cookie Policy.

How We Use Information

  • Operate accounts, playback, playlists, uploads and memberships
  • Personalize recommendations and recently played content
  • Measure platform and artist performance
  • Prevent fraud, abuse and copyright infringement
  • Respond to your messages and support requests
  • Send service and platform notifications

How We Share Information

Service Providers

We share data with providers that host our platform, process payments and deliver messages, only as needed to provide the service.

Advertising

Advertising placements on the platform may be measured in aggregate (impressions and clicks). We do not sell your personal information.

Analytics

We use usage analytics to understand how the platform is used and to improve it.

We may also share information when required by law, or to protect the rights and safety of users and the platform.

User Choices

  • Update your profile and notification preferences in your account settings
  • Control cookies through your browser and our cookie banner
  • Contact us to request access to or correction of your information

Account Deletion

You may request deletion of your account and associated personal data by contacting us. Some records may be retained where required for legal, accounting or abuse-prevention reasons.

Data Retention

We keep information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the service and meet legal obligations.

Data Security

We use access controls, row-level database security and encrypted connections to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

Children's Privacy

Gawdz Beatz is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect their personal information.

Third-Party Links

The platform links to third-party sites and services. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy. Material changes will be posted here with a new "Last Updated" date.

Contact Information

Privacy questions, access requests and deletion requests are handled through the Gawdz Beatz Contact page. Choose the "General" category and include the email address on your account so we can verify the request.

  • Platform: Gawdz Beatz (gawdzbeatz.com)
  • Privacy requests: submit through the Contact page
  • Copyright matters: see the Copyright & DMCA page