Privacy policy & Cookies
PRIVACY POLICY
This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Music Brand Communication collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users on our website.
This Privacy Policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by Music Brand Communication.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, such as when users visit our site, subscribe to receive email updates, 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 and billing postal addresses and business phone number. Users may, however, visit our site anonymously.
We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personal identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site related activities.
NON-PERSONAL INFORMATION
We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, type of computer and technical information about Users’ means of connection to our Site, such as operating systems and Internet service providers utilised, and other similar information.
HOW WE USE INFORMATION
We may collect and use users’ personal information for the following purposes:
To comply with copyright law and our master content supply agreements, we are required to report Users’ music and music video usage to the relevant copyright authorities (such as PRS or PPL in the UK) or to other representatives of the rights holders, depending on the agreements in place.
Information shared with these bodies is restricted to that necessary to comply with copyright law and our master content supply agreements, and includes business name, postal address of the venue in which the content is used, full name and email address of the appointed contact person, and play history.
To improve customer service, information you provide helps us respond to your customer service requests and support needs more efficiently.
To personalise 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 send periodic emails we may use the email address to send user information and updates pertaining to their service and account. It may also be used to respond to their enquiries, questions and/or other requests.
HOW WE PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION
We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information data stored on our Site.
SHARING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
We do not sell, trade, or rent users' personal identification information to others.
We may use third party service providers to help us operate our business and the site or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or surveys. We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so. You are legally entitled to request details of the personal information which we hold about you, under the UK’s Data Protection Act 1998.
CHANGES TO OUR POLICY
Music Brand Communication has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. 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 collection. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this Privacy Policy periodically and become aware of modifications.
COOKIES
Last updated 03/03/2021
Music Brand Communication (“we” or “us” or “our”) may use cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, and other tracking technologies when you visit our website www.mbc.eu.com, including any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related or connected thereto (collectively, the “Site”) to help customise the Site and improve your experience.
We reserve the right to make changes to this Cookie Policy at any time and for any reason.
We will alert you about any changes by updating the “Last Updated” date of this Cookie Policy.
Any changes or modifications will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Cookie Policy on the Site, and you waive the right to receive specific notice of each such change or modification.
USE OF COOKIES
A “cookie” is a string of information which assigns you a unique identifier that we store on your computer. Your browser then provides that unique identifier to use each time you submit a query to the Site.
We use cookies on the Site to, among other things, keep track of services you have used, record registration information, record your user preferences, keep you logged into the Site, facilitate purchase procedures, and track the pages you visit. Cookies help us understand how the Site is being used and improve your user experience.
TYPES OF COOKIES
The following types of cookies may be used when you visit the Site:
Advertising Cookies
Advertising cookies are placed on your computer by advertisers and ad servers in order to display advertisements that are most likely to be of interest to you. These cookies allow advertisers and ad servers to gather information about your visits to the Site and other websites, alternate the ads sent to a specific computer, and track how often an ad has been viewed and by whom. These cookies are linked to a computer and do not gather any personal information about you.
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies monitor how users reached the Site, and how they interact with and move around once on the Site. These cookies let us know what features on the Site are working the best and what features on the Site can be improved.
Our Cookies
Our cookies are “first-party cookies”, and can be either permanent or temporary. These are necessary cookies, without which the Site won't work properly or be able to provide certain features and functionalities. Some of these may be manually disabled in your browser, but may affect the functionality of the Site.
Personalisation Cookies
Personalisation cookies are used to recognise repeat visitors to the Site. We use these cookies to record your browsing history, the pages you have visited, and your settings and preferences each time you visit the Site.
Security Cookies
Security cookies help identify and prevent security risks. We use these cookies to authenticate users and protect user data from unauthorised parties.
Site Management Cookies
Site management cookies are used to maintain your identity or session on the Site so that you are not logged off unexpectedly, and any information you enter is retained from page to page. These cookies cannot be turned off individually, but you can disable all cookies in your browser.
Third-Party Cookies
Third-party cookies may be place on your computer when you visit the Site by companies that run certain services we offer. These cookies allow the third parties to gather and track certain information about you. These cookies can be manually disabled in your browser.
CONTROL OF COOKIES
Most browsers are set to accept cookies by default. However, you can remove or reject cookies in your browser’s settings. Please be aware that such action could affect the availability and functionality of the Site. For more information on how to control cookies, check your browser or device’s settings for how you can control or reject cookies.In addition, you may opt-out of some third-party cookies through the Network Advertising Initiative’s Opt-Out Tool.
OTHER TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
In addition to cookies, we may use web beacons, pixel tags, and other tracking technologies on the Site to help customise the Site and improve your experience. A “web beacon” or “pixel tag” is tiny object or image embedded in a web page or email. They are used to track the number of users who have visited particular pages and viewed emails, and acquire other statistical data. They collect only a limited set of data, such as a cookie number, time and date of page or email view, and a description of the page or email on which they reside. Web beacons and pixel tags cannot be declined. However, you can limit their use by controlling the cookies that interact with them.
PRIVACY POLICY
For more information about how we use information collected by cookies and other tracking technologies, please refer to our Privacy Policy below. This Cookie Policy is part of and is incorporated into our Privacy Policy. By using the Site, you agree to be bound by this Cookie Policy and our Privacy Policy.