Privacy & Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

Ambiqo Records ("we," "our," "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you visit our website, interact with our content, or submit music to us. We act as the data controller for all personal data processed through our website and related services.

2. Information We Collect

• When visiting our website: IP address, browser type, and device information (via cookies and analytics tools), interaction data with embedded content (e.g., Spotify, YouTube, SoundCloud).
• When submitting a demo: Name and/or artist alias, email address, music links or uploaded files (including metadata), optional information such as social media profiles and biography, and any notes/messages you provide.
• When communicating with us: Email address, content of messages, contract and payment information (for signed artists).

3. How We Use Your Information

• To review and respond to demo submissions
• To communicate about release opportunities, contracts, and collaborations
• To manage distribution and promotion of your music
• To send updates or newsletters (if you have opted in)
• To improve our website and services through analytics
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

• Essential cookies: Required for proper functioning of the website (e.g., security, login sessions)
• Analytics cookies: To understand how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Embedded media cookies: Our embedded players (Spotify, YouTube, SoundCloud) may place cookies to track playback and user interaction
• Marketing cookies (future use): For advertising or remarketing pixels (e.g., Meta Pixel)

You can control or delete cookies via your browser settings. Some functionality may not work if you disable cookies.

5. Third-Party Services We Use

We may share or store your data with trusted third parties to operate our services, including:

• Google Forms & Google Drive – demo submissions and storage
• Dropbox – file storage for demos and releases
• Supabase – database and authentication services for managing artist profiles and submissions
• Vercel – hosting provider for our website and platform
• Feature.fm – pre-save links, campaign tracking, and music marketing analytics
• Spotify, YouTube, SoundCloud – embedded players
• Gmail – email communication with artists and partners
• Resend – sending automated status updates and contract-related emails
• Proton AG – secure and encrypted email communication
• Identity Music – distribution of music to streaming services and digital stores
• Distro-beat (Merlin Network) – distribution of music to digital platforms
• Other GDPR-compliant service providers as necessary to deliver our services

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. For declined demo submissions, we delete associated personal data within [X months] unless you have given consent to keep it for future opportunities.

7. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Object to processing or request data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at team@ambiqo.nl.

8. Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time. The updated version will always be posted on our website with the "last updated" date.

10. Contact Us

Ambiqo Records
Email: team@ambiqo.nl
Website: https://ambiqo.nl