Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [Insert Date]
Website: sync.thestoveison.com
Owner: “the stove is on” / Stovetop Publishing (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”)

1. Overview

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit or interact with this website (the “Site”).
This Site is intended for industry professionals, including music supervisors, producers, editors, agencies, and licensing partners.
By using this Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide

We may collect:

• Name

• Company / Organization

• Email address

• Phone number (if provided)

• Project details and licensing inquiries

• Any information submitted via contact forms or email

b. Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect:

• IP address

• Browser type and device information

• Pages visited and interaction behavior

• Referral sources

• Date/time of access

This data is collected via standard analytics tools and server logs.

c. Audio Interaction Data

We may collect limited data related to:

• Track plays

• Listening behavior

• Catalog engagement

  This is used strictly to improve catalog presentation and licensing relevance.

3. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

• Respond to licensing inquiries

• Negotiate and process sync licensing agreements

• Deliver requested materials (tracks, stems, metadata)

• Improve Site functionality and catalog performance

• Maintain security and prevent unauthorized use

• Comply with legal and contractual obligations

  We do not sell your personal information.
  

  Where required by law (e.g., GDPR), we process personal data based on:

4. Legal Basis for Processing

• Legitimate business interest (sync licensing operations)

• Consent (when you voluntarily submit information)

• Contractual necessity (when entering licensing agreements)

• Legal compliance obligations

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share information only when necessary with:

• Licensing partners, agencies, or production entities (for active deals)

• Legal, accounting, or business advisors

• Service providers (hosting, analytics, email systems)

  All third parties are expected to maintain appropriate confidentiality and data protection standards.
  We do not share personal data for advertising resale purposes.
  

6. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill licensing or business purposes

• Maintain records of agreements and communications

• Comply with legal, tax, or contractual requirements

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect your information, including:

• Secure hosting environments

• Access controls

• Monitoring for unauthorized activity

  However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Understand user behavior

• Improve Site performance

• Analyze traffic patterns

You may disable cookies via your browser settings.

9. AI, Scraping, and Automated Data Collection

To protect our catalog and users:

• This Site does not authorize data scraping, harvesting, or automated extraction of any information

• Personal data and interaction data may not be used to train, develop, or enhance artificial intelligence systems

• Any attempt to collect data via bots, crawlers, or automated tools is strictly prohibited
  

We reserve the right to block or restrict access for violations.

10. International Users

If you access this Site from outside the United States, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

11. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Request correction or deletion

• Object to or restrict processing

• Withdraw consent

  To exercise these rights, contact: sync@thestoveison.com

12. Children’s Privacy

This Site is not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

13. Third-Party Links

This Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

14. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of any changes.

15. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries:

Email: sync@thestoveison.com
Website: sync.thestoveison.com