BandPal (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our website and services.
1. Information We Collect
- Account information – name, email address, display name, password (stored securely), and profile details you provide.
- Profile content – bio, musical influences, band memberships, uploaded images or media.
- Usage data – IP address, device, browser, security/analytics logs.
- Optional communications – messages and feedback you send us.
2. How We Use Your Information
- Provide and improve our services
- Customise your profile and connect you with other musicians
- Secure the platform and prevent misuse
- Communicate important updates
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal data.
3. Legal Basis (UK/EU GDPR)
- Contract – to provide BandPal.
- Consent – for optional features (e.g. newsletters).
- Legitimate interests – security, analytics, abuse prevention.
4. Sharing Your Information
We share data with service providers (hosting, analytics, email, auth) and legal authorities when required. We never sell your data.
5. Data Retention
We keep data while your account is active and delete it upon request unless legal retention is required.
6. Your Rights
You can access, correct, delete, or export your data, and withdraw consent. Contact: privacy@bandpalapp.com.
7. Security
We use industry-standard measures (encryption, secure auth). No system is 100% secure.
8. Children
Not for users under 16. If collected in error, we will delete it.
9. International Transfers
Data may be processed outside the UK/EU with appropriate safeguards (e.g. SCCs).
10. Changes
We may update this policy and will notify you of material changes.
11. Contact
Email: privacy@bandpalapp.com