Privacy Policy – SoundPints (GDPR-Compliant)

Effective Date: 30th May 2025

SoundPints (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit https://soundpints.com (“the Website”), in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).


1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal information is:
SoundPints
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://soundpints.com


2. What Personal Data We Collect

We collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Identity Data – Name, username, or similar identifiers.

  • Contact Data – Email address and phone number (if provided).

  • Technical Data – IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and usage data through cookies and analytics tools.

  • Location Data – If you permit location access, we may collect approximate location to suggest nearby pubs or events.


3. Legal Bases for Processing

We process your personal data under the following legal grounds:

  • Consent – When you voluntarily provide data (e.g., signing up or submitting a pub).

  • Contract – To fulfill our obligations if you use services requiring registration.

  • Legitimate Interest – For analytics, user support, and improving our website.

  • Legal Obligation – Where required by law or legal process.


4. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

  • Display and recommend relevant pubs and live music events.

  • Improve user experience and website performance.

  • Respond to inquiries or feedback.

  • Send relevant updates (if you have opted in).

  • Ensure legal compliance and security.


5. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We only share your data with trusted service providers that help us operate our website (e.g., analytics platforms, hosting providers). We ensure these third parties are GDPR-compliant.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.


6. Data Retention

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal or reporting obligations.


7. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access – Request a copy of your personal data.

  • Rectify – Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Erase – Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).

  • Restrict – Limit the processing of your data in certain cases.

  • Object – Object to processing based on legitimate interests.

  • Portability – Request to receive your data in a machine-readable format.

You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.

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

If you believe we have violated your rights, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (DPA).


8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to analyze traffic, improve usability, and personalize content. You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings. A detailed Cookie Policy is available https://soundpints.com/cookie-policy/


9. International Transfers

We primarily process data within the EEA. If data is transferred outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place to protect your information.


10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in legal or operational requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised “Effective Date.”


11. Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or data requests, please contact:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://soundpints.com