Soundazed values your privacy and is committed to handling personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected, how it may be used, and the rights you may have regarding that information
Who We Are
Soundazed is an independent music and culture publication founded in 2016 in Washington, D.C., with a current focus on the Chicago music scene alongside coverage of artists, festivals, and events in other cities.
Our website address is: https://soundazed.com
What Personal Data We Collect and Why We Collect It
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, Soundazed may collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string. This information may be used to help with spam detection and moderation.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to determine whether you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at:
https://automattic.com/privacy/
After approval, your profile picture may be visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
Media uploads on Soundazed are limited to site administrators and approved contributors.
Images published on Soundazed may be sourced from artists, publicists, labels, festivals, original photography, or licensed materials. Where applicable, credits may be provided within the post.
Soundazed does not allow public users to upload media. Contributors are expected to ensure that uploaded files do not contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS), unless intentionally included.
Contact Forms and Submissions
If you contact Soundazed or submit information through a contact form, submission form, or non-editorial posting form, Soundazed may collect the information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, and submission details.
This information may be used to respond to inquiries, review submissions, manage posting requests, or communicate regarding editorial or non-editorial matters. Submitted information may not be shared publicly.
Cookies
Soundazed may use cookies to support essential site functionality, understand how the site is used, and improve the user experience.
In compliance with GDPR and applicable cookie regulations, visitors may be given the opportunity to accept or decline non-essential cookies through a cookie consent notice when first visiting the site.
Essential cookies required for the operation of the website may not be disabled, as they enable core functionality such as security, accessibility, and user preferences.
Where non-essential cookies are accepted, users may withdraw consent by adjusting their browser settings or clearing cookies from their device.
Embedded Content From Other Websites
Articles on Soundazed may include embedded content such as videos, images, audio players, or social media posts. Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if the visitor had visited the external website directly.
These external websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, particularly if you are logged into an account on those platforms.
Analytics
Soundazed may use analytics tools to better understand site traffic and usage patterns. These tools may collect anonymized or aggregated information such as browser type, pages visited, device type, and general geographic location.
This data may be used to improve site performance, understand readership trends, and inform editorial planning.
Who We Share Your Data With
Soundazed does not sell, rent, or trade personal data.
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services. Other data may be processed by third-party tools used to operate or analyze the website.
How Long We Retain Your Data
Soundazed may retain personal data only as long as necessary and in a manner consistent with standard WordPress and Google Analytics capabilities.
- If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata may be retained indefinitely to allow recognition and automatic approval of follow-up comments.
- For users who register on the site (if applicable), personal information provided in user profiles may be stored until the user deletes it or requests removal.
- Analytics data may be retained in accordance with the default retention settings of the analytics services used by Soundazed and may be stored in anonymized or aggregated form.
Soundazed may not independently extend, shorten, or modify data retention beyond the default capabilities of the platforms and tools used to operate the site.
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you may request an exported file of the personal data Soundazed holds about you. You may also request that personal data be erased.
These requests may not apply to data Soundazed is required to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be processed through automated spam detection services. Other data may be processed by third-party services used to operate the website.
Content Ownership and Editorial Notice
Unless otherwise indicated, all content published on Soundazed — including written, photographic, and editorial materials — is original content created by the Soundazed editorial team.
Soundazed may publish third-party materials for press, promotional, or illustrative purposes and does not claim ownership over such materials unless explicitly stated.
Your Contact Information
For privacy-related questions, data requests, or concerns, you may contact Soundazed through the site’s Contact page.
Additional Information
How We Protect Your Data
Soundazed may take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.
What Data Breach Procedures We Have in Place
In the event of a data breach, Soundazed may take appropriate steps to investigate and mitigate the issue in accordance with applicable laws and best practices.
What Third Parties We Receive Data From
Soundazed may receive anonymized or aggregated data from analytics providers, submission platforms, or tools used to manage site functionality.
Automated Decision-Making and Profiling
Soundazed does not intentionally engage in automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or significant effects for users.
Industry Regulatory Disclosure Requirements
Soundazed seeks to comply with applicable privacy and data protection regulations.