PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: February 11, 2026
Last Updated: February 11, 2026

Beautiful Disaster Records ("we," "us," "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://beautifuldisasterrecords.com (the "Site") or interact with our services.

By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
• Artist Submission Information: Stage name, biographical information, music samples, links to your work, social media handles
• Licensing Inquiry Information: Project details, company name, contact information, intended use of music
• Newsletter Subscription: Email address
• Communication Records: Any correspondence you send to us via email, contact forms, or other means

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website
• Pages viewed and time spent on pages
• Date and time of visits
• Clickstream data

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your activity on our Site. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Artist Development: To review and evaluate artist submissions and demo materials
• Licensing Services: To process and respond to music licensing inquiries
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries, requests, and correspondence
• Marketing: To send newsletters, promotional materials, and updates about our artists and releases (with your consent)
• Site Improvement: To analyze Site usage and improve user experience
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
• Business Operations: To maintain records, prevent fraud, and protect our legal rights

3. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:

• Email service providers (for newsletters and communications)
• Website hosting and maintenance providers
• Analytics providers
• Payment processors (if applicable)

These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us and to protect the confidentiality of your information.

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:

• Valid legal process (subpoenas, court orders, warrants)
• Requests from government or law enforcement authorities
• Protection of our rights, property, or safety
• Prevention of fraud or illegal activity

3.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity or successor organization.

3.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you provide explicit consent to do so.

4. ARTIST SUBMISSIONS AND DEMO MATERIALS

When you submit music or other materials to us:

• We will review your submission for potential representation or collaboration
• Your materials may be shared internally with our A&R team and relevant decision-makers
• We will not publicly share your submissions without your permission
• Submitted materials remain your property unless we enter into a separate written agreement
• We are under no obligation to return or compensate you for unsolicited submissions unless explicitly agreed upon in writing

By submitting materials to us, you represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the legal right to submit all materials provided
• Your submission does not infringe on any third-party rights
• All information provided is accurate and truthful

5. DATA RETENTION

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

• Newsletter Subscribers: Until you unsubscribe
• Artist Submissions: Up to 24 months from submission date
• Licensing Inquiries: Up to 7 years for business record purposes
• General Correspondence: Up to 3 years from last contact

6. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

6.1 Access and Correction

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to request correction of inaccurate information.

6.2 Deletion

You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.

6.3 Opt-Out of Marketing

You may opt out of receiving promotional emails by:

• Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email
• Contacting us directly at the email address below

6.4 Do Not Track

We currently do not respond to "Do Not Track" signals from web browsers.

6.5 California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion, and opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

6.6 European Privacy Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

7. DATA SECURITY

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms, music streaming services, and artist websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our Site and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

10. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where we operate.

11. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. Material changes will be communicated by posting a notice on our Site or sending you an email notification. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

12. CONTACT US

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Beautiful Disaster Records
Email: contact@beautifuldisasterrecords.com
Website: https://beautifuldisasterrecords.com

For privacy-specific inquiries or to exercise your privacy rights, please include "Privacy Request" in the subject line of your email.

Consent to Electronic Communications: By providing your email address, you consent to receive electronic communications from Beautiful Disaster Records in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable law.