This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which BandFriend collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a “User”) of the bandfriendapp.com website (“Site”) and the BandFriend mobile app. This privacy policy applies to the Site, the mobile app and all products and services offered by BandFriend.
Personal identification information
We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, register on the site, subscribe to the newsletter, respond to a survey, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our Site. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name, email address, mailing address, phone number. We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personally identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site related activities. For the BandFriend mobile app the User has to proceed through a registration process in order to take full advantage of the apps functionality. The mobile app may collect additional personal information like User submitted photos, age, text, comments, messages, location as well as musician related information. The mobile app may also collect contact information from the phones address book in order to suggest user profiles. Contact information is not permanently stored on the BandFriend infrastructure.
Non-personal identification information
We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site or our mobile app. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about Users means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information.
Web browser cookies
Our Site may use “cookies” to enhance User experience. User’s web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. User may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.
How we use collected information
BandFriend collects and uses Users personal information for the following purposes:
- To personalize user experience. We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Users as a group use the services and resources provided on our Site.
- To improve our Site. We continually strive to improve our website offerings based on the information and feedback we receive from you.
- To send periodic emails. The email address Users provide will only be used to respond to their inquiries, and/or other requests or questions. If User decides to opt-in to our mailing list, they will receive emails that may include company news, updates, related product or service information, etc. If at any time the User would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, they may do so by contacting us via our Site.
- To improve the user experience. We may prompt the user for access to their contacts in order to suggest user profiles.
How we protect your information
We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information and data stored on our Site.
Sensitive and private data exchange between the Site and its Users happens over a SSL secured communication channel and is encrypted and protected with digital signatures.
Deleting your account
We would be sad to see you go, but you can always permanently delete your account and all data stored regarding your BandFriend account. To do so, you’ll find an option to delete your account on the About screen within the app. If you do delete your account, please feel free to drop us a line and tell us why you’re leaving.
Sharing your personal information
We do not sell, trade, or rent Users personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates and advertisers for the purposes outlined above.
Third party websites
Users may find advertising or other content on our Site that link to the sites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors and other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our Site. In addition, these sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites which have a link to our Site, is subject to that website’s own terms and policies.
Third party services
Users that may want to display their YouTube videos on their BandFriend profile, may log in with their Google account. Once the user selects a Google account to log in, we obtain the existing YouTube channels and videos that are publicly available and store a reference to that channel in our system so we can easily display the users videos on their profile when viewed. The user may also directly type in the channel name instead of logging in with Google to obtain that information. None of the Google account data is shared outside of BandFriend.
Changes to this privacy policy
BandFriend has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.
Your acceptance of these terms
By using this Site or the BandFriend mobile app, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site or the BandFriend mobile app. Your continued use of the Site or mobile app following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.
Contacting us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us at:
Web: bandfriendapp.com
e-mail: privacy@bandfriendapp.com
This document was last updated on April 4, 2024