Privacy Policy — AI Music Battle

1. Who We Are

AI Music Battle is an AI-powered music competition platform operated by TAF Industries Ltd., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, as part of the Vinyl Cut Records division. For privacy inquiries, contact us at privacy@aimusicbattle.com.

2. Information We Collect

• Account info: Name, artist name, email address, and encrypted password.
• Profile data: Bio, genre, profile photo, social links, and submitted tracks.
• Financial data: Credit balances, transaction history, and withdrawal requests — processed via Stripe and PayPal. We never store card numbers.
• Usage data: Tracks uploaded, battles entered, votes cast, and DJ sets created.
• Device and browser data: IP address, browser type, and operating system.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To operate the platform and run tournaments.
• To process credit purchases, prize payouts, and withdrawals.
• To manage artist profiles and track submissions.
• To facilitate voting, judging, and bracket management.
• To detect and prevent fraud and vote manipulation.
• To send tournament updates and platform announcements (opt-out available).

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your data. We share information only with:

• Stripe — payment processing.
• PayPal — prize payouts.
• TAF Industries Ltd. — parent company operations.
• Confidential service providers under strict data agreements.

Public profile information — artist name, genre, track titles, and bracket results — is visible to all platform users.

5. Data Retention

Account data is retained while your account is active. Transaction and prize records are retained for up to 7 years for legal compliance. To request deletion, email privacy@aimusicbattle.com.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have additional rights under Canada (PIPEDA), EU (GDPR), or California (CCPA). To exercise any rights, contact privacy@aimusicbattle.com.

7. Cookies & Local Storage

We use essential cookies and localStorage for login state and voting preferences. We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking pixels. See our Cookie Policy for full details.

8. AI-Generated Content

All submitted tracks must be created using at least one AI tool. By submitting content, you confirm that you hold the rights to the material and that it complies with the relevant AI tool's terms of service.

9. Prize & Payment Data

Winner names and payout amounts may be publicly announced as part of tournament results. Financial account details — including PayPal email addresses and banking information — are never shared publicly.

10. Security

We use TLS/SSL encryption for data in transit and at rest. Credit wallets and financial records are never exposed publicly. We implement industry-standard measures to protect your information.

11. Children

This platform is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

12. Changes

We will notify you of material changes to this policy by email or via an in-app announcement prior to the changes taking effect.

13. Contact

TAF Industries Ltd.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
privacy@aimusicbattle.com