Privacy Policy

By using Soundpin, you agree to our privacy policy.

Please read carefully before using our services.

This Privacy Policy explains how Corteso (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use the Soundpin mobile app.

1. Data Controller

Corteso
[email protected]
Based in Austria, subject to the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Data We Collect

We collect and process the following personal data when you use Soundpin:

• Artist name (chosen username)
• Email address
• Password (encrypted)
• Location data (to place and view map markers)

We do not collect your real name unless you choose to use it as your artist name. We also do not collect payment information or other sensitive categories of data.

We use a privacy-friendly analytics tool (Umami) to understand how visitors interact with our website. This service is hosted on our own servers and does not use cookies or similar tracking technologies. All data collected is anonymized and cannot be used to identify individual users. The processing of this data is based on our legitimate interest in improving the performance and usability of our website, in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. No personal data is shared with third parties, and no cross-site tracking takes place.

3. Purpose of Processing

We process your data in order to:

• Create and manage your Soundpin account
• Display your artist name and marker on the shared map
• Connect you with other musicians in your area
• Maintain app functionality, security, and performance

We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties for advertising or marketing purposes.

4. Location Data

Soundpin uses your approximate or selected location to display your marker on the shared map. You can control or revoke location permissions in your device settings at any time. If you disable location access, some features may not function as intended.

5. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services to provide map and location functionality:

• Google Maps / Apple Maps – for map visualization and location data
• Nominatim API (OpenStreetMap) – for geocoding and search features

These services may collect limited technical information (such as IP address or device identifiers) as part of normal map operations. Each provider’s data practices are governed by their own privacy policies.

6. Data Storage and Security

All personal data is stored securely within the European Union. Passwords are encrypted and cannot be viewed by us. We apply appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, or loss.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as your account remains active. If you delete your account, all personal data (including your artist name, email, and location history) will be permanently deleted within 30 days.

8. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
• Restrict or object to processing
• Request data portability

To exercise these rights, contact [email protected].

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Austrian Data Protection Authority (Datenschutzbehörde).

9. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

• Article 6(1)(b) GDPR — performance of a contract (to provide the app and its features)
• Article 6(1)(f) GDPR — legitimate interests (to ensure security and improve functionality)

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any significant updates will be communicated within the app or on our website.

11. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries or GDPR requests, please contact:

[email protected]
soundpin.me


Last updated: October 2025