Privacy Policy for gunjanmusic.com
1. Introduction – Commitment to Privacy and Data Protection
At gunjanmusic.com, we are committed to respecting your privacy and protecting your personal data. We understand the importance of safeguarding your information and use it only in accordance with applicable data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and related privacy laws. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with gunjanmusic.com or utilize our services.
2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to all users and visitors of gunjanmusic.com. The website is operated by Gunjan Music, which acts as the “data controller” under applicable laws for the personal data we collect through this site. As the data controller, we determine the purposes and means of processing your personal information.
For any inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy or your rights as a data subject, you may contact us at: [email protected].
3. Categories of Data Processed
We collect and process the following categories of personal and technical data:
a. Usage Data
Includes information about how you use gunjanmusic.com such as pages visited, IP address, browser type and version, device type, date/time stamps, referring/exit pages, clickstream data, and interaction with site elements.
b. Account Data
Includes personal identifiers such as your name, email address, mailing address, and phone number if you choose to create an account or submit a request via forms.
c. Profile Data
Includes information about your user preferences, past orders or purchases, interests, browsing history, saved items, and behavior on the website.
d. Communication Data
Includes any personal data you provide when corresponding with us, including support tickets, feedback forms, inquiries, and all communication history related to customer service.
e. Technical Data
Includes data from your device such as IP address, operating system, browser settings, system configurations, location (if enabled), and cookies.
f. Transaction Data
Includes details required to process payments and fulfill purchases including billing information, delivery addresses, payment method (via third-party processors), receipt information, and transaction history.
g. Preference Data
Includes your communication preferences, marketing opt-ins, language and location preferences, music interests, and consent records for promotional communications.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We rely on the following legal grounds for collecting and processing your personal data:
– Consent: Where you have explicitly opted in (e.g., subscribing to a newsletter or allowing non-essential cookies).
– Contractual Necessity: Where data processing is required to fulfill our obligations under a contract (e.g., processing an order or managing your account).
– Legitimate Interests: For purposes such as website operation, analytics, improving services, fraud prevention, marketing communications, and business administration, provided that such interests are not overridden by your privacy rights.
– Legal Obligation: Where processing is required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.
5. Your Rights Under GDPR and CCPA
You have the following rights with respect to your personal data:
– Right to Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
– Right to Rectification: You may request correction or update of your personal information if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
– Right to Erasure: You may request removal of your personal data from our systems (“Right to be Forgotten”), subject to legal exceptions.
– Right to Restriction: You may request restriction of processing in certain circumstances.
– Right to Data Portability: You may request a portable copy of your data to transfer it to another service provider.
– Right to Object: You may object to processing based on legitimate interest or for direct marketing purposes.
– Right Not to Be Discriminated Against: Under the CCPA, you will not be denied goods or services or charged different prices for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
6. Security Measures
gunjanmusic.com employs a range of technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data:
– Industry-standard encryption protocols (e.g., SSL) during data transmission
– Firewalls and secure data storage infrastructure
– Role-based access controls for internal staff
– Ongoing employee training on data privacy and secure data handling
– Regular security audits, patching, and risk assessments
– Enforced minimum necessary access principles and password hygiene
While we strive to maintain high-level security, no online platform can guarantee absolute immunity from breaches.
7. International Transfers
Your data may be processed outside your country of residence, including in jurisdictions not recognized by the European Commission or other regulators as offering equivalent levels of data protection. To ensure your data remains protected, we implement recognized safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), binding corporate rules, or obtain your explicit consent where required.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data for no longer than is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it is collected, including complying with legal, regulatory, accounting, or reporting requirements. Specific retention periods per data category include:
– Usage and Technical Data: retained up to 12 months for analytic purposes
– Account, Transaction, and Communication Data: retained up to 7 years in accordance with tax and audit obligations
– Profile and Preference Data: retained until you delete your account or withdraw consent
– Email correspondence and support tickets: retained for up to 3 years to manage inquiries
Upon expiration of the applicable retention period or upon legitimate request for deletion, your data will be securely anonymized or erased.
9. Cookie Policy
gunjanmusic.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to deliver essential site functions, enhance user experience, and analyze website usage. Cookies we use fall into the following categories:
– Essential Cookies: Required for core functionality like page navigation, secure login, and transaction processing.
– Functional Cookies: Enable the website to remember your preferences and personalized settings.
– Analytics Cookies: Collect pseudonymous data on how visitors interact with the site in order to improve usability and performance.
– Performance Cookies: Measure effectiveness of content and platform performance for site optimization.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance with GDPR & CCPA
Before placing any non-essential cookies, we request your explicit consent. A cookie banner is displayed upon your first visit, enabling you to accept, decline, or customize settings. You may also manage your cookie preferences at any time via our Cookie Settings page or by adjusting your browser settings.
We honor Do Not Track (DNT) signals and browser-level Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals where applicable.
11. Special Protections for Children Under 13
gunjanmusic.com is not directed to or intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will take immediate steps to delete it. If you believe a child has submitted personal information via our site, please contact us at [email protected].
12. Policy Updates & User Notifications
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, operational practices, or new services. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. When changes are material, we will provide notice via our website or by direct communication (if applicable).
13. Contact
To inquire about this Privacy Policy, your rights, or the handling of your personal data, please contact us at:
Gunjan Music
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://gunjanmusic.com
We are committed to operating in full compliance with applicable privacy laws. Please reach out to us with any questions, concerns, or data access requests related to your privacy rights.