SonicSphere Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 26, 2023

Welcome to SonicSphere! We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how SonicSphere ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our podcast platform, website, and related services (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using our Services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Services, including:

• Personal Information: This includes information that can be used to identify you, such as your name, email address, username, and any profile information you choose to provide.
• Account Information: If you create an account, we collect your login credentials and profile details.
• Usage Data: We automatically collect certain information about your use of the Services, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the dates/times of your visits. We also collect information about the podcasts you listen to, your listening habits, and your interactions with other users.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activity and preferences. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the Services. For more information, please see our Cookies Policy.
• Location Information: With your consent, we may collect your precise location data through your device's location services. We use this information to personalize your experience and provide location-based recommendations.
• Device Information: We collect information about the devices you use to access the Services, including the device type, model, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing and Improving the Services: We use your information to operate, maintain, and improve our Services, personalize your experience, and develop new features and functionality.
• Personalization: We use your listening history, preferences, and demographic information to recommend podcasts and content that may be of interest to you.
• Communication: We use your email address to send you important updates, notifications, and marketing communications. You can opt out of receiving marketing emails at any time by following the instructions in the email.
• Analytics: We use aggregated and anonymized data to analyze trends, monitor the usage of the Services, and improve our marketing efforts.
• Security: We use your information to protect the security and integrity of our Services, prevent fraud, and enforce our Terms and Conditions.
• Legal Compliance: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

3. Information Sharing

We may share your information with the following categories of recipients:

• Service Providers: We share information with third-party service providers who assist us with various aspects of our business, such as hosting, payment processing, customer support, and data analytics. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
• Podcast Creators: We may share aggregated and anonymized data about listener demographics and listening habits with podcast creators to help them understand their audience and improve their content. We do not share your personal information with podcast creators without your consent.
• Business Partners: We may share information with business partners who offer products or services that may be of interest to you. We will obtain your consent before sharing your personal information with business partners for marketing purposes.
• Legal Authorities: We may disclose your information to legal authorities if required by law or legal process, or if we believe that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

4. Your Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and receive a copy of it.
• Correction: You have the right to correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.
• Deletion: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information for certain purposes, such as marketing.
• Restriction: You have the right to restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
• Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit it to another controller.

To exercise these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:

• Using encryption to protect sensitive data in transit and at rest.
• Implementing access controls to limit who can access your personal information.
• Regularly monitoring our systems for security vulnerabilities.
• Training our employees on data privacy and security best practices.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal information.

6. Data Retention

We will 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 personal information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children 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 that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected]. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it.

8. International Data Transfers

Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of your country of residence, including the United States. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. We will take appropriate measures to protect your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

9. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will post the updated Privacy Policy on our website and update the "Effective Date" above. Your continued use of our Services after the posting of the updated Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

SonicSphere Legal Department
225 N Michigan Ave, Suite 2200
Chicago, IL 60601
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (312) 555-0101

Our Data Protection Officer can be contacted at [email protected].

Thank you for using SonicSphere!