At Fulani Sounds, we believe that preserving Fulani musical heritage should never come at the cost of your privacy. This policy transparently explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we protect it.

1. Information We Collect

• Account Information: When you create an account (for artist uploads only), we collect your name, email address, and a securely hashed password.
• Usage Data: We track play counts, downloads, and page visits to improve recommendations and understand what our community loves.
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and approximate location (country/city level) to serve content efficiently and protect against abuse.
• Audio Fingerprints (optional): To prevent duplicate uploads and protect artists' work, we may generate anonymous acoustic fingerprints of uploaded tracks.

2. How We Use Your Data

• Deliver fast, reliable music streaming and downloads.
• Personalize your experience — show trending songs and relevant recommendations.
• Respond to support requests, feedback, and artist inquiries.
• Protect Fulani Sounds against spam, abuse, and unauthorized scraping.
• Improve platform performance and fix bugs.

3. What We Do Not Do

• No selling your data — We will never sell your personal information to advertisers or third parties.
• No third-party ad trackers — We do not run Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any behavioral ad networks.
• No cross-site tracking — What you listen to on Fulani Sounds stays on Fulani Sounds.
• No unnecessary retention — We delete inactive account data after 3 years.

4. Cookies & Local Storage

We use browser local storage (not tracking cookies) to remember your:

• Current playback position and queue.
• Volume preferences and repeat/shuffle settings.
• Theme preferences (light/dark mode).

You can clear this data anytime from your browser settings without affecting your ability to use Fulani Sounds.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard protections including:

• AES-256 encryption for stored data.
• TLS 1.3 for all data in transit.
• Regular security audits and automated vulnerability scanning.
• Strict internal access controls — only essential staff can access user data.

6. Data Retention

We keep your account data while your account is active. If you haven't logged in for 36 consecutive months, we may delete your account data after sending a courtesy notification. You may request immediate deletion anytime via ourcontact page.

7. Children's Privacy

Fulani Sounds is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with data, please contact us immediately.

8. International Users

Our servers are located in the European Union. By using Fulani Sounds, you consent to the transfer of your information to our servers. We comply with GDPR (for EU users) and similar privacy frameworks globally.

9. Your Rights

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

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Correct inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").
• Export your data in a machine-readable format.
• Opt out of non-essential data collection.

To exercise any of these rights, email fulanisounds@gmail.com.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. If we make material changes, we will notify you via:

• Email (if you have an account).
• A prominent notice on the Fulani Sounds homepage.
• Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

11. Contact Us

Privacy questions, data requests, or concerns? Reach out to us:

• Email: fulanisounds@gmail.com
• Web: Contact Form