The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to describe how Echo Media, Inc. (referred to as "BandMix") collects, uses and shares information about you through our online interfaces owned and controlled by us, including https://www.BandMix.ca/ (referred to as the "Website"). Please read this notice carefully. If you do not understand any aspects of our Privacy Policy, please feel free to contact us at [email protected]. Your use of the Website is also governed by our Terms of Use.
If you do not accept the terms of this Privacy Policy or the Terms of Use, then please do not access, browse, or register on the Website. If you choose not to provide certain information required to provide you with the various services offered on the Website (the "Services"), then you may not be able to establish a user account or obtain those Services.
This Privacy Policy is organized as follows:
Cookies are unique identifiers usually in the form of small data files placed on your device that send certain information about your activity on the Website or in an email communication back to us or the authorized third party that served the cookie.
Personal Information is information that specifically identifies you or that, when combined with other information, could be used to identify you, such as your name, location, IP address or other similar identifiers specific to you.
Tracking Technologies are web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies that are also unique identifiers used to track your online activity.
BandMix directly collects information when you:
BandMix also indirectly collects usage information about your visit to the Website, as explained in the section below titled Cookies and Tracking Technologies.
BandMix requires the following limited categories of Personal Information in order to provide you with the Services:
To the extent that BandMix associates the information that BandMix collects directly or indirectly with an individual (for example, you), the association is based on Personal Information in your account profile.
You may voluntarily choose to share additional Personal Information on the Website, for example:
Your viewable profile by default does not include any identifying information about you, except the username you chose upon registering. BandMix encourages you to use discretion before voluntarily sharing additional Personal Information on the Website. (If you later choose to delete your account, deletion of your Personal Information will be subject to the process and limits outlined below.)
Legal Basis for Processing Personal Information
Our legal basis for collecting, processing and using the Personal Information described in this Privacy Policy depends on the Personal Information we collect and the specific context in which we collect it.
We may process your Personal Information because:
You have certain rights in relation to your Personal Information. You can access your Personal Information provided in your profile and confirm that it remains correct and up-to-date or choose whether or not you wish to receive material from us by visitng the Website and logging into your user account.
If you would like further information in relation to your rights or would like to exercise any of them, you may also contact us via [email protected]. If you reside or are located in the European Union ("EU"), you also have the right to request that we:
We try to answer every email promptly where possible, and provide our response within the time period stated by applicable law. Keep in mind, however, that there will be residual information that will remain within our databases, access logs and other records, which may or may not contain your Personal Information. Please also note that certain Personal Information may be exempt from such requests in certain circumstances, which may include if we need to keep processing your Personal Information to comply with a legal obligation.
When you contact us with a request, we may ask that you provide us with information necessary to confirm your identity.
Like many companies, BandMix uses Cookies and other common Tracking Technologies, such as Google Analytics, on the Website and in email communications to help BandMix better understand your use and needs of the Website, current and future products and services, and how BandMix can improve. For example:
BandMix also partners with third parties to help us track and understand your activity on the Website, how you interact with BandMix's social media, and how you find or may be referred to the Website.
BandMix uses Cookies and other Tracking Technologies for the following purposes:
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The following cookies are required to ensure proper functionality and the basic features of the website. (Search, Login, Account Creation, Messaging, etc.)
www.bandmix.ca_account
Purpose: to establish and maintain your session.
Expires: 1 year.
www.bandmix.ca_bmixca
Purpose: to remember your search parameters.
Expires: End of session.
www.bandmix.ca_redirect
Purpose: to assist in redirecting you to the proper version (country) of BandMix.
Expires: 30 days.
www.bandmix.ca_uuid
Purpose: session token.
Expires: 90 days.
www.bandmix.ca_connection_type
Purpose: remember the type of connections to show (new matches or new members).
Expires: End of session.
www.bandmix.ca_feeds_show
Purpose: remember the type of feeds to show (all, local or music list).
Expires: End of session.
www.bandmix.ca_recommendations_order
Purpose: remember the order of recommendations (highest match or activity).
Expires: End of session.
www.bandmix.ca_result_layout
Purpose: remember the results layout.
Expires: End of session.
www.bandmix.ca_browse_with_in
Purpose: remember the radius for browse pages.
Expires: End of session.
www.bandmix.ca_browse_with_in
Purpose: remember the radius for browse pages.
Expires: End of session.
www.bandmix.ca_browse_order
Purpose: remember sorting for browse pages.
Expires: End of session.
www.bandmix.ca_browse_profile_image
Purpose: remember the option browse profile with images.
Expires: End of session.
www.bandmix.ca_cookies_accepted
Purpose: to know if you accepted the use of cookies.
Expires: 1 year.
The following cookies are set by Google:
.bandmix.ca_ga
Purpose: to identify unique visitors.
Expires: 30 days.
.bandmix.ca_gid
Purpose: to identify new signups.
Expires: 30 days.
The following cookies are set by Facebook:
.facebook.com_CA
Purpose: to identify new signups sent from Facebook.
Expires: 30 days.
The following cookies are set by Twitter:
.twitter.com_personalization_id
Purpose: to identify new signups sent from Twitter.
Expires: 30 days.
.twitter.com_tfw_exp
Purpose: to identify conversions from Twitter.
Expires: 30 days.
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Enabling these cookies is not necessary for the website to work, but is for you to login or create an account or execute search functionality. It will also provide you with a better browsing experience. You can delete or block these cookies, but if you do that some features of this site may not work as intended.
The cookie-related information is not used to identify you personally and the pattern data is fully under our control. These cookies are not used for any purpose other than those described here.
You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish - for details, see aboutcookies.org. You can delete all cookies that are already on your computer and you can set most browsers to prevent them from being placed. If you do this, however, you may have to manually adjust some preferences every time you visit a site and some services and functionalities may not work.
BandMix uses information, including Personal Information, to carry out the following purposes:
BandMix may also seek your consent for additional uses of information, including Personal Information, and will use it only for the purpose described to you. All use of Personal Information is subject to applicable law.
BandMix shares information, including Personal Information, with third parties for the following purposes:
You can manage your Personal Information through the Website or by request to BandMix. BandMix will provide support to the extent required by applicable law (for example, users in the EU) and more broadly when possible, as a courtesy in our sole discretion.
Access and correct your Personal Information
Much of your Personal Information is available in your account on the Website. Your email address, phone number, musical interests, images, links to videos, and other identifiable profile information is editable through the profile settings in your account except as noted below. Please contact BandMix for support accessing and updating this or other information.
Exceptions:
BandMix does not track or index every time or every place on the Website where or when a user may volunteer Personal Information, so BandMix may not be able to help you locate or manage all such instances. BandMix encourages you to use discretion before volunteering Personal Information on the Website.
Restrict or object to the processing of Personal Information
If you want to manage emails and other communications to you, you may update your preferences in your account, follow the steps described in links at the bottom of email messages, or contact BandMix support. You may object to, or request that BandMix stop, its use of your Personal Information for other purposes by contacting BandMix. Please note that if you choose to restrict BandMix's ability to process Personal Information, and the processing is otherwise required to provide you with the Services offered on the Website, you may not be able to establish or maintain a user account.
Delete account and Personal Information
To request deletion of your Website account and Personal Information, please send us an email requesting deletion or cancellation.
With respect to your Website account, BandMix will permanently:
With respect to your Personal Information, BandMix will permanently delete your account profile Personal Information from the Website.
Deletion will not apply to historical activity logs or archives unless and until these logs and data naturally "age-off" the BandMix system.
BandMix will retain and use Personal Information as necessary to maintain an accurate record of transactions, comply with its legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce its agreements, and as otherwise permitted by applicable law.
Data Retention
BandMix will retain your Personal Information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the Services; to maintain a record of your transactions for financial reporting, audit, and compliance purposes; and to comply with BandMix's legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce its agreements, and as otherwise permitted by applicable law. Upon your request that BandMix deactivate your account and delete your information we will follow the process described herein.
BandMix utilizes reasonable administrative, physical, and technical safeguards that attempt to reasonably and appropriately protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the information that it collects, receives, stores, or transmits. However, no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure; and therefore, BandMix cannot guarantee its absolute security. While BandMix works hard to ensure the integrity and security of its network and systems, BandMix cannot guarantee that its security measures will prevent "hackers" or other unauthorized persons from illegally accessing or obtaining information.
If BandMix learns of a security breach affecting your Personal Information, BandMix may attempt to notify you electronically so that you may take appropriate protective steps. By using the Website or providing Personal Information to BandMix, you agree that BandMix can communicate with you electronically regarding security, privacy, and administrative issues relating to your use of the Website. If a security systems breach occurs, BandMix may post a notice on the Website's homepage (www.bandmix.ca) or elsewhere on the Website and may send an email to you at the email address associated with your account.
Depending on where you are located, you may have a legal right to receive notice of a security breach, involving your Personal Information, in writing.
This Privacy Policy will be reviewed and updated from time to time. When changes are made, the Privacy Policy will be labeled as "Revised (date)," indicating that you should review the new terms, which will be effective immediately upon posting on this page, with an updated effective date. By accessing the Website after any changes have been made, you accept the modified Privacy Policy and any changes contained therein. In case you miss the notification referenced above, be sure to return to this page periodically to ensure familiarity with the most current version of this Privacy Policy.
The Website is primarily operated and managed on servers located and operated within the United States. In order to provide our products and services to you, we send and store your Personal Information outside of the country where you reside or are located, including to the United States. Accordingly, if you reside or are located outside of the United States, your Personal Information may be transferred outside of the country where you reside or are located, including to countries that may not or do not provide the same level of protection for your Personal Information. We are committed to taking reasonable steps to protect the privacy and confidentiality of Personal Information when it is transferred. If you reside or are located within the EU and such transfers occur, we strive to take appropriate steps to provide the same level of protection for the processing carried out in any such countries as you would have within the EU to the extent feasible under applicable law.
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected]. You may also write to us at:
ATTN: PRIVACY, Echo Media Inc, 120 Suburban Rd. STE 201, Knoxville, TN
Effective Date:
July 15th, 2020