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Privacy Policy

Introduction

Thank you for choosing Beat Builder!

At Beat Builder, we aim to provide you with the best possible experience while ensuring the privacy and security of your personal data. We are committed to being transparent about how we gather, store, share, and use your personal data and to provide you with choices and control over the information we collect. This Privacy Policy ("Policy") outlines our practices regarding your personal data and your relationship with Beat Builder LLC.

About this Policy

This Policy applies to Beat Builder LLC, the Beat Builder Music Creation and Mental Wellness software, our mobile and desktop applications (the "Apps"), and all related sites, players, widgets, tools, apps, data, software, APIs, and other services provided by Beat Builder LLC (collectively, the "Service"). The Policy details how we handle your personal data and your privacy rights in connection with your use of the Service.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Policy or our privacy practices, please see the "How to Contact Us" section below. If you do not agree with the content of this Policy, please remember that it is your choice whether you want to use the Beat Builder Service.

Your Rights and Your Preferences: Giving You Choice and Control

In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have certain rights in relation to your personal data. These rights include:

  1. Right of Access - the right to be informed of and request access to the personal data we process about you;
  2. Right to Rectification - the right to request that we amend or update your personal data where it is inaccurate or incomplete;
  3. Right to Erasure - the right to request that we delete your personal data;
  4. Right to Restrict - the right to request that we temporarily or permanently stop processing all or some of your personal data;
  5. Right to Object - the right, at any time, to object to us processing your personal data on grounds relating to your particular situation, or to object to your personal data being processed for direct marketing purposes;
  6. Right to Data Portability - the right to request a copy of your personal data in electronic format and the right to transmit that personal data for use in another party’s service; and
  7. Right not to be subject to Automated Decision-making - the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated decision-making, including profiling, where the decision would have a legal effect on you or produce a similarly significant effect.

If we send you electronic marketing messages based on your consent or otherwise permitted by applicable law, you may, at any time, withdraw such consent or declare your objection ("opt-out") at no cost. The electronic marketing messages you receive from Beat Builder (e.g., those sent via email) will also include an opt-out mechanism within the message itself (e.g., an unsubscribe link in the emails we send to you).

You can learn more about how to set your preferences in relation to how Beat Builder uses your personal data in the "Choice and Control" section below, and you can control your personal data on the Settings page within the Service.

To exercise any of your rights or to ask questions about your privacy, your rights, or how to exercise them, please contact us. We will respond to your request within a reasonable period of time upon verification of your identity. If you are unhappy with the way we are using your personal data, you can also contact and lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority.

Choice and Control

We provide you with choices and control over the personal data we collect and process. You can manage your personal data through the Settings page within the Service. Additionally, you can unsubscribe from electronic marketing messages by following the opt-out mechanism included in the messages.

Information We Collect

We collect personal data from you when you use the Beat Builder Service. The types of personal data we collect include:

  1. Registration Information: When you create an account with Beat Builder, we collect your username, password, email address, and other information you provide during the registration process.
  2. Usage Information: We collect information about your use of the Service, such as your interactions with the user interface, your preferences, and your usage patterns.
  3. Content Information: We collect information about the content you create, share, and engage with on the Service, including music, sound kits, character accessories, assessments, data results, and journal entries.
  4. Device and Technical Information: We collect information about the devices and technical specifications you use to access the Service, including device type, operating system, browser, IP address, and other related information.
  5. Payment Information: If you make a purchase through the Service, we collect payment information, such as your credit card number and billing address.
  6. Communications: We collect information about your communications with us, such as support requests, feedback, and inquiries.
  7. Third-Party Data: We may receive information about you from third parties, such as social media platforms, marketing partners, and other sources.

In addition to the information mentioned, we may collect the following types of data when you interact with the Beat Builder Service:

  1. Music Production Data: When you use our Service to create, edit, or collaborate on music projects, we may collect information related to your music production, such as the instruments used, project files, and other related data.
  2. Mental Health, Life Coaching, and Personal Development Data: When you use our Service to access mental health resources, life coaching, or personal development questionnaires or solutions, we may collect information related to your mental well-being, goals, preferences, responses to questionnaires, and progress reports. In compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in the United States, we will ensure that sensitive health information is handled securely and confidentially.
  3. User Content: Any content you create or upload while using the Service, such as music, lyrics, journal entries, comments, or feedback, may be collected and stored by Beat Builder.

Additional Provisions to Consider:

  1. Parental Consent: For users between the ages of 13 and 18, we require parental or legal guardian consent to collect and process their sensitive mental health information in compliance with HIPAA and applicable data protection laws. Parents or legal guardians can provide their consent through our Service or by contacting us.
  2. Access to and Control of Information: Parents or legal guardians of users between the ages of 13 and 18 have the right to review, modify, or delete their child's sensitive mental health information collected by our Service. To exercise these rights, parents or legal guardians can contact us or access the information through the user's account settings.
  3. Data Security: We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of sensitive mental health information collected from users between the ages of 13 and 18. We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of such information, in compliance with HIPAA and other applicable data protection laws.
  4. Breach Notification: In the event of a breach of sensitive mental health information involving users between the ages of 13 and 18, we will promptly notify the affected individuals, their parents or legal guardians, and the relevant regulatory authorities, as required by HIPAA and other applicable data protection laws.

How We Use Your Information

In addition to the uses outlined in the previous sections, we may use your information for the following purposes:

  1. To provide personalized mental health resources, life coaching, and personal development solutions based on your preferences, questionnaire responses, and progress reports.
  2. To conduct research and analysis on the effectiveness of our Service in promoting mental wellness, personal development, and life skills, in accordance with the guidelines established by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) or other relevant ethical committees where applicable.
  3. To communicate with you about our Service, including updates, promotions, and new features that may be relevant to your interests, ensuring compliance with relevant direct marketing regulations, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the CAN-SPAM Act.
  4. To provide customer support and address any questions or concerns you may have about our Service, in compliance with applicable data protection laws and regulations.

Please note that any personal data collected will be processed in compliance with relevant data protection laws, such as the GDPR in the European Union, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in California, and any other applicable privacy laws and regulations. We will always strive to maintain a high standard of data protection and privacy for our users.

Sharing Your Information

In addition to the sharing practices outlined in the previous sections, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

  1. With mental health professionals, life coaches, or personal development experts, if you choose to engage with such professionals through our Service. We will obtain your consent before sharing your information with these professionals.
  2. With your educational institution, if you are using the Service as part of an educational program, and only to the extent necessary for the educational institution to assess your progress and performance.
  3. With third-party service providers that help us conduct research and analysis on the effectiveness of our Service in promoting mental wellness, personal development, and life skills.
  4. In response to a subpoena, court order, or other legal process, if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to comply with applicable laws or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your personal data for various purposes, including:

  1. Providing the Service: We use your personal data to provide, maintain, and improve the Service, as well as to personalize and tailor the content and features to your preferences.
  2. Communication: We use your personal data to communicate with you about the Service, including sending you important updates, announcements, and promotional materials.
  3. Support: We use your personal data to respond to your support requests and inquiries, as well as to monitor and improve our customer support processes.
  4. Analytics and Research: We use your personal data to analyze the usage of the Service and conduct research to improve the Service and develop new features.
  5. Legal Compliance: We use your personal data to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal obligations, as well as to protect our rights and the rights of others.

How We Share Your Personal Data

We may share your personal data with third parties under the following circumstances:

  1. With your consent: We may share your personal data with third parties when you have given us your consent to do so.
  2. Service Providers: We may share your personal data with service providers who assist us in providing the Service, such as payment processors, data storage providers, and marketing partners.
  3. Legal Requirements: We may share your personal data when required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect our rights and the rights of others.
  4. Business Transfers: We may share your personal data in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets involving Beat Builder LLC or its affiliates.

Data Retention and Security

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide the Service, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Children's Privacy

Beat Builder is committed to protecting the privacy of children, especially those under the age of 13, in accordance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). The Beat Builder Service is designed for users aged 8 and above. For users under the age of 13, we require verifiable parental consent before we collect any personal data from them.

To obtain parental consent, we will provide parents or guardians with a notice of our privacy practices, including the types of personal data we may collect from children, how we use and disclose that data, and our data retention practices. Parents or guardians must provide their consent before children under the age of 13 can use the Beat Builder Service. Parents or guardians can revoke their consent at any time by contacting us.

If we become aware that a child under the age of 13 has provided us with personal data without verifiable parental consent, we will take steps to delete such data from our systems. If you believe that a child under the age of 13 has provided us with personal data without verifiable parental consent, please contact us.

For users between the ages of 13 and 18, we recommend obtaining permission from a parent or guardian before providing any personal data or using the Service, particularly when sensitive mental health information may be shared.

We will not knowingly disclose personal data collected from children under the age of 13 to third parties for marketing or promotional purposes, and we will not knowingly enable children under the age of 13 to publicly share personal data through our Service without parental consent.

By using the Beat Builder Service, parents or guardians acknowledge that they have reviewed and consent to this Children's Privacy section and agree to be bound by its terms.

Changes to this Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our privacy practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes to this Policy by posting the updated Policy on our website or by sending you a notification through the Service.

Your Rights and Choices

As a user of the Beat Builder Service, you have certain rights and choices concerning your personal data, including:

  1. Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  2. Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct or update any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you.
  3. Erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your personal data when it is no longer necessary for us to retain it.
  4. Restriction: You have the right to request that we temporarily or permanently stop processing all or some of your personal data.
  5. Objection: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data on grounds relating to your particular situation, or to object to your personal data being processed for direct marketing purposes.
  6. Data Portability: You have the right to request a copy of your personal data in electronic format and the right to transmit that personal data for use in another party's service.
  7. Automated Decision-making: You have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated decision-making, including profiling, where the decision would have a legal effect on you or produce a similarly significant effect.

To exercise any of these rights or choices, please contact us. We will respond to your request within a reasonable period of time upon verification of your identity.

If you are dissatisfied with our response or the way we handle your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority or the appropriate supervisory authority.

Updates to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our privacy practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes to this Privacy Policy by posting the updated Policy on our website or by sending you a notification through the Service. Your continued use of the Service after such notification constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.