Privacy Policy & Terms of Service
Last updated: December 2024
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Privacy Policy
Information We Collect
Band Huddle collects information you provide directly to us when you:
- Create an account and user profile
- Create and manage bands, songs, and gigs
- Schedule practices and manage venues
- Use our calendar integration features
The types of information we may collect include:
- Account Information: Username, email address, display name, timezone preferences
- Band Data: Band names, member roles, band notes and settings
- Music Data: Song titles, artists, keys, tempo, notes, and organization details
- Event Data: Gig information, venue details, practice schedules, availability responses
- Usage Information: How you interact with our service for improvement purposes
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain Band Huddle services
- Enable collaboration between band members
- Organize and manage your music library and performance schedule
- Integrate with external calendar services (when authorized)
- Communicate with you about your account and our services
- Improve our service and develop new features
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in these limited circumstances:
- Band Members: Information you add to shared bands is visible to other members of those bands
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate Band Huddle (e.g., hosting, email)
- Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights and users' safety
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes:
- Secure data transmission using HTTPS encryption
- Password hashing using industry-standard methods
- Regular security updates and monitoring
- Access controls and user authentication
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access: View and export your data through your account settings
- Correct: Update your personal information and account details
- Delete: Remove your account and associated data
- Control: Manage your band memberships and data sharing
Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may delete your account at any time, which will remove your personal data. Some information may be retained for legitimate business purposes or legal requirements.
Third-Party Services
Band Huddle may integrate with third-party services such as Google Calendar. These integrations are optional and require your explicit consent. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any connected services.
Terms of Service
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using Band Huddle, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our service.
Description of Service
Band Huddle is a web-based band management platform that helps musicians organize songs, schedule gigs and practices, manage venues, and collaborate with band members. The service is provided "as is" and is subject to these terms.
User Accounts
To use Band Huddle, you must:
- Provide accurate and complete information when creating your account
- Maintain the security of your account credentials
- Be responsible for all activities that occur under your account
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
Acceptable Use
You agree to use Band Huddle only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms. You agree not to:
- Use the service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Interfere with or disrupt the service or servers
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to other accounts or data
- Upload malicious code or attempt to compromise system security
- Harass, abuse, or harm other users
- Use the service to spam or send unsolicited communications
Content and Intellectual Property
You retain ownership of the content you create and upload to Band Huddle (songs, notes, etc.). By using the service, you grant us a limited license to store, process, and display your content as necessary to provide the service.
You represent that you have the necessary rights to all content you upload and that your content does not violate any third-party rights or applicable laws.
Band Management and Collaboration
When you join or create a band on Band Huddle:
- Content added to shared bands becomes accessible to all band members
- Band owners can add or remove members and manage band settings
- Members can contribute to and edit shared band content
- You are responsible for ensuring you have appropriate rights to share content with band members
Service Availability
While we strive to provide consistent service availability, we do not guarantee that Band Huddle will be available 100% of the time. We may suspend or terminate the service temporarily for maintenance, updates, or unforeseen circumstances.
Limitation of Liability
Band Huddle is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties and shall not be liable for any damages arising from your use of the service.
Account Termination
You may terminate your account at any time through your account settings. We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these terms. Upon termination, your access to the service will cease, and your data may be deleted.
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes via email or through the service. Your continued use of Band Huddle after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
Governing Law
These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of Band Huddle will be subject to the jurisdiction of the appropriate courts.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or Terms of Service, or if you need to report an issue, please contact us.
For support or privacy-related inquiries, you can reach out through your account settings or by contacting your system administrator.