🔒📄 Dataprivacy 📄🔒

1. Introduction

MusicChain operates as a decentralized platform. As a DApp, MusicChain primarily operates on blockchain technology, which inherently provides transparency and immutability. However, we strive to ensure your data is handled responsibly within this framework.

2. Information We Collect

We collect and process minimal data to deliver the MusicChain experience. This includes:

• Account & contact data:Email address when you sign up, verify your account, or contact support; optional newsletter preference if you opt in.
• Blockchain Data:Your public wallet address and transactions recorded on the blockchain.
• Usage Data:Non-identifiable information such as interactions with smart contracts or platform features.
• Optional Profile Data:If you choose to create a profile (e.g., username, music preferences), this information may be stored off-chain.
• Cookies and Local Storage:Minimal information stored locally on your device for session management and user preferences.
• Notification preferences:In-app, push, and email channel choices (including whether you want the email newsletter).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Facilitate and improve the functionality of MusicChain.
• Enable personalized experiences, such as music recommendations.
• Maintain the security and integrity of the platform.
• Send transactional email (verification, password reset, security notices) via noreply@musicchaini3.com.
• Send optional newsletter and platform news via newsletter@musicchaini3.comonly when you have opted in.
• Send Test Pilot program mail via testpilot@musicchaini3.comwhen you join or participate in beta campaigns.
• Send Seed-a-Node program mail via node.seed@musicchaini3.com for node activation and validation.
• Send platform-specific notices via mobile@musicchaini3.com or in desktop@musicchaini3.comdepending on how you use MusicChain.
• Send translation and locale program mail via language@musicchaini3.comwhen you use in-app language preferences or contact us about translations.
• Respond to support requests sent to support@musicchaini3.com.

4. Email Addresses

MusicChain uses dedicated addresses on musicchaini3.com:

• Support: support@musicchaini3.com — account help, technical issues, privacy requests, and copyright notices.
• Newsletter: newsletter@musicchaini3.com — platform updates and digests (opt-in only). Unsubscribe anytime via the link in each newsletter email, or via notification settings.

Program & platform addresses

• Test Pilot: testpilot@musicchaini3.com — beta program invites, surveys, and reward notices.
• Surveys: survey@musicchaini3.com — surveys and product feedback.
• Seed a Node: node.seed@musicchaini3.com — node activation, validation, and network program mail.
• Mobile app: mobile@musicchaini3.com — mobile app updates and companion notifications.
• Desktop web: desktop@musicchaini3.com — desktop / browser experience notices and onboarding.
• Language & translation: language@musicchaini3.com — in-app translation updates, locale feedback, and copy notices.

Automated messages (signup verification, password reset, security alerts) are sent from noreply@musicchaini3.com. That inbox is not monitored — please use support@musicchaini3.com for replies.

We do not sell your email address. Newsletter sends are logged for delivery and compliance. You can subscribe on the blog or in notification settings.

5. Data Storage

Blockchain Data: Immutable and publicly accessible due to the nature of blockchain technology.
Off-Chain Data: Stored securely on decentralized or cloud-based systems with encryption where applicable.
Email & support mail: Inbound and outbound messages to our official addresses may be stored in our admin mailbox for support and audit purposes.
Cookies and Local Storage: Data is stored locally on your device and can be managed through your browser settings.

6. Sharing of Information

MusicChain does not sell or share your personal information with third parties. However:

• Blockchain transactions are visible to all network participants.
• We may share aggregated, anonymized usage data with partners to improve the platform.
• Email delivery may use providers (e.g. SMTP or Resend) who process addresses only to deliver messages on our behalf.

7. Your Rights

As a user of MusicChain, you have the following rights:

• Transparency:View your data stored off-chain.
• Control:Manage your preferences for optional data collection, such as cookies and notification channels.
• Newsletter opt-out:Disable “Email newsletter” in settings or use the unsubscribe link in each newsletter email.
• Opt-Out:Stop using the platform and delete optional off-chain profile data.

Note: Blockchain data cannot be deleted or modified due to its immutable nature.

8. Cookies

We use cookies for functional purposes, such as session management. By using MusicChain, you agree to our use of cookies unless you choose essential-only mode. See our Cookie Policy. You can manage cookies through your browser settings or the site cookie banner.

9. Third-Party Services

MusicChain may interact with third-party services, such as wallet providers, decentralized storage systems, or email delivery providers. These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.