Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Noise Distro, operated by Riot Labs Ltd (Company Number 11078580, registered in England), is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our music distribution platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Name and email address
• Profile image (via Google OAuth)
• Artist/label name and biographical information
• Payment information (processed securely by third-party payment providers)

2.2 Content Data

When you submit releases, we collect:

• Audio files, cover artwork, and associated metadata
• ISRC and UPC codes
• Track credits (writers, producers, featured artists)
• Rights declarations and licensing information
• Genre, language, and territory selections

2.3 Usage Data

We automatically collect:

• Log data (IP addresses, browser type, device information)
• Platform usage patterns and feature interactions
• Streaming analytics and revenue data from DSPs

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and maintain our distribution services
• Process and deliver your releases to selected DSPs
• Calculate and distribute revenue payments
• Verify content rights and compliance with our terms
• Communicate service updates, notifications, and support
• Detect and prevent fraud, artificial streaming, and policy violations
• Improve our platform, features, and user experience
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Third-Party Sharing

We share your information with:

4.1 Digital Service Providers (DSPs)

To distribute your content, we share necessary metadata, audio files, and artwork with the streaming platforms you select (e.g., Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, TikTok, and others). Each DSP operates under its own privacy policy.

4.2 Service Providers

We use third-party services for authentication (Google OAuth), hosting (Vercel), database services (PostgreSQL), and payment processing. These providers only receive the minimum information necessary to perform their services.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including encryption in transit (TLS/SSL), secure database storage, and access controls. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies & Tracking

We use essential cookies required for authentication and platform functionality. We do not use third-party advertising cookies. Analytics cookies may be used to understand platform usage patterns and improve our services.

7. Data Retention

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. Content metadata and distribution records are retained for a reasonable period after account closure to comply with legal obligations and resolve any outstanding matters. Audio files are deleted upon account termination or successful takedown completion.

8. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws (including UK GDPR), you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
• Restriction: Request limitation of processing of your personal data
• Portability: Request transfer of your data in a machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal data for certain purposes

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@noisedistro.com.

9. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the United Kingdom, including countries where DSPs operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Platform is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at:

Riot Labs Ltd
Data Protection Officer
Email: privacy@noisedistro.com