Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your information.
1. Introduction
NextBeat Entertainment (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website nextbeatent.com and the NextBeat distribution platform (collectively, the “Service”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.
By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Account information: name, email, phone number, password, country of residence
- Artist or label information: artist name, profile bio, photos, social media links
- Content: music files, artwork, lyrics, metadata, ISRC/UPC codes you provide
- Payment information: bank account, PayPal, Wise, or other payout details (processed via secure third parties)
- Communications: messages, support tickets, survey responses
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Device information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
- Usage data: pages visited, features used, time spent, click patterns
- Cookies and similar technologies (see our Cookie Policy)
2.3 Information from Third Parties
- Streaming and royalty data from Digital Service Providers (Spotify, Apple Music, etc.)
- Identity verification data from KYC partners
- Marketing/analytics data from advertising partners
3. How We Use Your Information
- To deliver, operate, and maintain the Service
- To distribute your music to digital service providers
- To calculate, report, and pay royalties owed to you
- To provide customer support and respond to inquiries
- To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
- To send service announcements, updates, and (with consent) marketing communications
- To improve the Service through analytics and research
4. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We share information in the following circumstances:
- With Digital Service Providers (Spotify, Apple Music, etc.) to deliver your music
- With service providers who support our operations (hosting, payments, analytics, support)
- With law enforcement or regulators when required by law
- In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of company assets
- With your consent or at your direction
5. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as your account is active and as needed to provide the Service. Some data may be retained longer to comply with legal, tax, accounting, or regulatory requirements (typically 7 years for financial records). You may request deletion of your account at any time, subject to these legal retention requirements.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: request a copy of personal information we hold about you
- Correction: request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: request deletion of your personal information
- Portability: request transfer of your data to another service
- Objection: object to certain processing of your data
- Withdrawal of consent: withdraw consent for marketing or other consent-based processing
To exercise any of these rights, email [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
7. International Data Transfers
NextBeat operates from offices in the United States and Bangladesh. Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than your own. We use standard contractual clauses and other safeguards to protect international transfers in accordance with applicable law (GDPR, UK GDPR, etc.).
8. Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, including encryption in transit (TLS), access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Children's Privacy
The Service is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in the EU/UK). We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with information, please contact us at [email protected] and we will delete it.
10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
California residents have the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete it, the right to correct it, and the right to opt out of “sale” or “sharing.” We do not sell personal information. To exercise these rights, contact [email protected].
11. European/UK Privacy Rights (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you have rights under the GDPR/UK GDPR. The legal bases for processing your data include: performance of contract (delivering the Service), legitimate interests (operating and improving the Service), legal obligation (tax/regulatory compliance), and consent (marketing).
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page and update the “Effective Date.” For material changes, we will provide additional notice such as email notification.
13. Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy?
NextBeat Entertainment
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (918) 417-1717
USA Office: Tulsa, OK 74134, USA
Bangladesh Office: Mohammadpur, Dhaka-1207