Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 2024

CHOIS MUSIC, INC. (“CHOIS MUSIC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, choismusic.com (the "Site"), or engage with our services. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

For data protection purposes, CHOIS MUSIC is the controller and processor of your personal data, unless otherwise specified.

Collection of Personal Information

We collect personal information to provide our services effectively. This includes, but is not limited to:

Client Information: Full Name, Company Name, Email Address, Street Address, Phone Number, Tax Identification Numbers, Payment Details (via Trolley.com), and Project-Specific Information.
Artist Information: Full Name, Email Address, Street Address, Social Security Number (or Federal Tax ID), Tax Information, Payment Details (via Trolley.com), and Song Metadata (including copyright details and co-ownership information).
General Users: Browsing information, such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited.

Use of Personal Information

We process your personal information for the following purposes:

To provide services, including royalty payments, licensing, and tax reporting.
To communicate updates, royalty statements, or service-related notifications.
To maintain compliance with legal obligations, such as IRS tax reporting.
To securely store and share project-related files via Dropbox.
To process payments and tax documentation through Trolley.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance):

Contractual Necessity: To fulfill obligations related to our services.
Legitimate Interests: To improve user experience, secure our systems, and support business operations.
Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws, such as tax reporting requirements.
Consent: For optional activities like sending marketing communications (where applicable).

Sharing of Personal Information

We share your information only as necessary:

Third-Party Providers: We use services like Dropbox (for secure file storage and sharing) and Trolley (for tax document collection and payments). These providers are required to maintain confidentiality and use your data solely to perform their services.
Regulatory Compliance: If required by law or legal process, we may disclose your information to government entities.
Corporate Transactions: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale, your information may be transferred as part of the business assets.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Cookies and Tracking

The Site uses cookies to enhance user experience. You may modify your browser settings to decline cookies; however, this may limit your ability to use certain features.

International Data Transfers

If you access our services from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. or other countries where our service providers are located. These jurisdictions may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

For transfers from the European Economic Area (EEA), we rely on legally approved mechanisms, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, to ensure your data is protected.

Security of Information

We implement industry-standard security measures, including encryption, secure servers, and password protection, to safeguard your data. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill our contractual and legal obligations. For example:

Active Accounts: Information related to your account and projects may be retained indefinitely for archival, reporting, or contractual purposes.
Deletion Requests: You may request data deletion, but certain information may be retained to comply with legal, regulatory, or tax obligations.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion: Request the deletion of your data, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@choismusic.com. We will respond in compliance with applicable laws.

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy:
CHOIS MUSIC, INC.
620 S 7th St PMB 1013
Las Vegas, Nevada, 89101
United States
Email: support@choismusic.com