Privacy Policy

Overview

This Privacy Policy describes how Bootleg.fm ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our live performance cataloguing platform (the "Service").

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account information (username, email address, password)
• Live performance metadata you submit (show dates, venues, artist names, descriptions)
• External links to recordings hosted on third-party platforms
• Comments and interactions with other users' posts

Automatically Collected Information

• Usage data (pages visited, features used, time spent on platform)
• Device information (browser type, operating system, IP address)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies for essential site functionality

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain the cataloguing service
• Enable user accounts and authentication
• Display live performance information and metadata to other users
• Improve platform functionality and user experience
• Communicate important service updates
• Respond to support requests

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal information based on:

• Legitimate interests - to provide and improve our service
• Contract performance - to fulfill our obligations under these Terms
• Consent - for optional features like marketing communications
• Legal compliance - when required by law

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information only in these limited circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal obligations or court orders
• To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
• In connection with a business transfer or merger

Third-Party Links

Our platform contains user-submitted links to external websites and services (YouTube, Internet Archive, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
• Secure password storage using industry-standard hashing
• Regular security assessments

However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights including:

• Access to your personal information
• Correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion of your account and associated data
• Data portability
• Opting out of certain communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at bora@bootleg.fm.

Data Retention

We retain your information as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may delete your account at any time through your account settings.

International Users

Our servers are located in United Kingdom. By using our service, you consent to the transfer of your information to our servers.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify users of material changes via email or platform notice.

Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

• Email: bora@bootleg.fm

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By using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.