Effective Date: [September 25, 2025]

This Privacy Policy explains how Above Versatile Music operating as @aboveversatilemusic (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects the personal information of visitors and users (“you” or “user”) of the aboveversatilemusic.com website (the “Site”).

By accessing or using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that identifies, relates to, describes, or is capable of being associated with you (“Personal Information”). We collect this information in the following ways:

A. Information You Voluntarily Provide

You may voluntarily provide us with Personal Information when you:

  • Subscribe to our Newsletter or Email List: We collect your Email Address and optionally your Name.
  • Contact Us: When you email us or use a contact form, we collect your Name, Email Address, and the content of your message.
  • Leave Comments: We collect your Name (or chosen username) and Email Address when you leave comments on our posts.

B. Information Collected Automatically (Cookies and Tracking)

When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity:

  • Usage Data: Information about how you use the site, such as pages viewed, time spent on pages, and links clicked.
  • Technical Data: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, mobile device identification, and referring website addresses.
  • Cookies: We use “cookies,” which are small data files placed on your device, to enhance your experience, analyze site traffic, and track affiliate sales (see Section 4).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To Operate and Maintain the Site: To ensure the proper functioning and security of the website.
  • To Personalize Your Experience: To understand your interests and preferences to deliver relevant content.
  • For Communication: To send you our email newsletters, marketing or promotional materials you have opted into, and respond to your inquiries.
  • For Analytics: To monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our Site to improve its content and functionality.
  • For Affiliate Marketing (Tracking): To track user clicks on affiliate links and correctly attribute sales for commission purposes.
  • For Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

3. Affiliate Marketing Disclosure

@aboveversatilemusic participates in various affiliate marketing programs. This means we may include links to products and services (such as music gear, software, or tools) sold on third-party websites.

  • When you click on one of our affiliate links, a cookie is typically placed on your browser to track your action.
  • If you then make a purchase on that third-party site, we receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.
  • This process involves the affiliate program provider collecting certain data (like your IP address and the time of the click) to accurately track the referral.
  • We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. Please review the privacy policies of any site you visit after clicking an affiliate link.

4. Sharing Your Personal Information

We do not sell your Personal Information to third parties. We may share your information with the following categories of third parties:

  • Service Providers: We share information with third-party vendors, consultants, and other service providers who perform services for us or on our behalf, such as email marketing providers (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit) and web analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics).
  • Affiliate Partners: As detailed in Section 3, your data (via cookies/tracking) is shared with affiliate network partners to track sales and commissions.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect our rights or property, or ensure the safety of our users or the public.

5. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights concerning your Personal Information:

  • The Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your Personal Information we hold.
  • The Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or incomplete.
  • The Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your Personal Information, under certain conditions.
  • The Right to Object to Processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your Personal Information, under certain conditions (e.g., direct marketing).
  • The Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 7.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately so we can take steps to remove that information from our servers.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Effective Date” at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

8. Contact 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:

Email: bizatmusic@aboveversatilemusic.com

Website: aboveversatilemusic.com