Effective Date: 27/08/2025
Last Updated: 27/08/2025

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1. Introduction

Welcome to SonicScoop Music, a music distribution service operated by Weird.inc Group Ltd, a company registered in the United Kingdom (Company No. [Insert Company Number]), with its registered office at 60 Gordon Road, Poole, BH12 1EB, UK.

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with our platform, including registering as an Artist or Label, distributing content, or communicating with our support and marketing teams.

By using our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following data:

a) Account & Identity Data

• Full name, artist/stage name, label name

• Country of residence and nationality

• Date of birth (if applicable)

b) Contact Information

• Email address

• Phone number

• Billing address (for VAT/tax purposes)

c) Financial Data

• PayPal, Wise, or bank account information

• VAT/Tax identification numbers

• Invoices and payment transaction logs

d) Distribution & Usage Data

• Uploaded track metadata (title, ISRC, contributors)

• DSP delivery records

• Login timestamps, IP address, referral links

e) Communication & Marketing Preferences

• Subscription to marketing emails or newsletters

• Feedback and survey responses

f) Technical Data

• Device and browser information

• Cookies and platform activity tracking

3. How We Use Your Data

Your data is used for the following purposes:

• To create and manage your Artist or Label profile

• To deliver your music to DSPs (e.g., Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music)

• To process royalty payments and issue statements

• To communicate regarding account, technical issues, or service updates

• To send promotional materials, if opted-in

• To fulfill legal and tax obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

• Contractual necessity – to provide the services you subscribed to

• Legal obligations – to meet tax, financial, and music rights requirements

• Consent – for optional marketing communications

• Legitimate interests – for business development and fraud prevention

5. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We may share your data with:

• Digital Streaming Platforms (DSPs) for music delivery

• Payment processors such as PayPal, Stripe, Wise

• Marketing service providers (for newsletters and campaigns)

• Legal and tax authorities, if required by law

• Internal sub-brands under Weird.inc Group Ltd (e.g., Weird.inc Records)

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

6. International Data Transfers

Some of our partners (e.g., DSPs, marketing tools) operate outside the UK/EU. In these cases, we ensure that your data is transferred securely and in compliance with GDPR, using Standard Contractual Clauses or similar safeguards.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as your account is active and:

• For up to 6 years after account termination for tax, audit, and legal record-keeping

• Until you request deletion, where applicable and not in conflict with legal obligations

8. Your Data Rights

As a data subject, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold on you

• Rectify incorrect or outdated data

• Erase data in certain circumstances ("Right to be Forgotten")

• Restrict processing or object to certain uses

• Port your data to another provider

• Withdraw consent at any time for marketing

• Complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) or relevant authority in your jurisdiction

To exercise these rights, email us at:
📧 legal@weirdincgroup.com

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