Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1. Information You Provide Directly

• Email addresses (e.g., when contacting us or submitting a demo)
• Track links or content you submit (e.g., demo or playlist submission)
• Voluntary messages or attachments sent via email

1.2. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent
• Cookies and usage data

1.3. Third-Party Integrations

Our website may include embedded content from:

• Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music / iTunes, Beatport
• TikTok, Instagram, Facebook

These platforms may collect additional data according to their own privacy policies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

• Respond to inquiries or collaboration requests
• Review demo submissions
• Process playlist submissions
• Improve website performance and user experience
• Manage communications
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

3. Cookies & Tracking

Our site may use cookies to:

• Enable essential site functionality
• Analyse website traffic and performance
• Improve user experience
• Display embedded content from third-party platforms

You can adjust your browser settings to block cookies, but some features may not function correctly.

4. Sharing of Information

We may share your information only in the following situations:

• With service providers who help us operate the website (e.g., hosting platforms)
• With third-party platforms (e.g., Spotify, YouTube) when you interact with embeds
• When legally required (e.g., to comply with government requests)

We do not share your data for advertising purposes.

5. Data Storage & Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from:

• Unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration

However, no online transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

6. Demo Submission Privacy

When submitting a demo:

• You voluntarily provide track links or files
• Your submission is not considered confidential
• Afreaka Records has no obligation to return or delete demos
• We may store your demo for internal review
• We cannot guarantee a response

Submitting a demo does not create a contractual relationship.

7. Playlist Submission Privacy

When submitting a track for paid playlist placement:

• You voluntarily provide track links and payment proof
• This information is used solely to confirm payment and placement
• We do not store payment card details — handled by Mollie / PayPal
• We do not share your information with third parties besides the processor

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.

9. International Users

By accessing our website from outside the Netherlands, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred and stored in locations governed by Dutch law.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Object to certain types of processing
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@afreaka-records.com.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes take effect as soon as they are posted on this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

12. Contact Us