1. Introduction

HOLDENDD Inc. (“HOLDENDD,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, holdendd.org, and when you utilize our music generation services (“Services”). Our company is located at 435 E Washington St, Pulaski, TN 38478-2912.  

2. Information We Collect

We collect information from you in several ways, including:

• Information You Provide Directly:
  • When you create an account, we may collect your name, email address, and password.
  • When you use our music generation tools, we may collect data related to your musical preferences, input parameters, and generated music files.
  • If you contact us for support or inquiries, we may collect your contact information and the content of your communication.
  • Payment information when you subscribe to a paid plan.
• Information Collected Automatically:
  • When you visit our website, we may collect information about your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior using cookies and similar technologies.
  • We may collect usage data, such as how you interact with our music generation tools and features.
  • We may collect data about the types of music generated.
• Information From Third Parties:
  • We may receive information from third-party service providers, such as analytics tools and payment processors.
  • If we use third party API’s for music databases, or other services, we will follow those 3rd party privacy policies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To Provide and Improve Our Services:
  • To create and manage your account.  
  • To provide personalized music generation experiences.
  • To improve the functionality and user experience of our Services.
  • To provide customer support.
• To Communicate With You:
  • To send you account-related notifications, updates, and marketing communications (you can opt-out of marketing communications at any time).
  • To respond to your inquiries.
• To Ensure Security and Prevent Fraud:
  • To protect our website and Services from unauthorized access and fraudulent activity.
  • To comply with legal obligations.
• For business operations:
  • To maintain records, and conduct internal business analysis.
  • To improve our music generation AI models.

4. Information Sharing

We may share your information with the following third parties:

• Service Providers:
  • We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us with website hosting, payment processing, analytics, and other services.  
• Legal Requirements:
  • We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to a valid legal request.
• Business Transfers:
  • In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring company.  
• Aggregate Data:
  • We may share non identifying aggregate data with 3rd parties.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.  

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.  

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.  
• Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.  
• Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.  
• Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us.  
• Data Portability: You can request to receive a copy of your personal data in a common electronic format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website and Services are not intended for children under the age of [Insert Age, e.g., 13]. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under this age. If you believe we have collected information from a child under this age, please contact us immediately.  

9. 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 policy on our website. Your continued use of our website and Services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.  

10. Contact Us

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

• Email: [email protected]
• Address: 435 E Washington St, Pulaski, TN 38478-2912

Important Notes:

• Legal Review: It’s crucial to have this policy reviewed by a legal professional to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, and any music industry-specific regulations.
• Music Data: Be transparent about how user-generated music data is used, especially for AI training and improvement.
• Copyright and Licensing: Clearly address copyright and licensing issues related to user-generated music.
• Third-Party APIs: If you use third-party APIs for music databases or other services, clearly state that those APIs are governed by the third parties terms of service and privacy policies.
• Cookie Policy: Implement a clear cookie policy to inform users about the use of cookies and similar technologies.
• Transparency: Be transparent about your data collection and usage practices.
• User Consent: When collecting sensitive data, obtain explicit user consent.