Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 14.05.2023

Last Updated: 29.03.2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Waves Music Group ("we", "our", "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our music distribution services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, billing address, bank or payment details.

• Music & Metadata: Song titles, artwork, ISRC/UPC codes, release dates, lyrics, and related distribution data.

• Rights Management & Whitelisting: Social media profile links (YouTube Channel ID, Instagram/TikTok handles) provided for content protection and whitelisting.

• Account Activity: Login details, IP address, browser type, device type, and usage statistics.

• Payment Information: Bank account or e-wallet details for royalty payouts.

• Cookies & Tracking Data: Collected through browser cookies and similar technologies for analytics, security, and functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Deliver music to digital platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, TikTok, etc.).

• Whitelisting & Protection: Manage automated copyright claims and whitelist your profiles via Content ID systems.

• Process and send royalty payments.

• Provide customer support and communicate important updates.

• Streaming Integrity: Prevent fraud, artificial stream inflation, piracy, and misuse of our services.

• Comply with copyright, tax, and legal obligations.

• AI Protection: Ensure your content is handled according to our policy regarding Artificial Intelligence training models.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data based on:

• Consent – You have given consent for specific purposes.

• Contractual Necessity – Processing is necessary to provide our services.

• Legal Obligation – Required by law or government authorities.

• Legitimate Interests – For preventing fraud and improving services.

4. Sharing Your Information

We share your data only with:

• Digital Music Platforms – To distribute and monetize your music.

• Payment Processors – To process royalty payouts.

• Anti-Piracy & Fraud Partners – To identify artificial activity and protect your intellectual property.

• Service Providers – Who help us operate our business (under strict confidentiality).

• Legal Authorities – If required to comply with laws or protect rights.

We never sell or rent your personal information to third parties or AI training companies.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies for Essential Functions, Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics), and Security. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.

6. Children’s Privacy (COPPA / GDPR-Kids)

Our services are not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in some countries). We do not knowingly collect data from children. If discovered, such data will be deleted immediately.

7. Data Retention & Security

• We store your data on secure servers with encryption and access control.

• We keep your information for as long as necessary to provide services or comply with legal obligations.

• Financial Records: After account closure, royalty and payment data may be retained for a period required by financial reporting and legal record-keeping standards.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to servers located outside your country. By using our services, you consent to such transfers, provided they meet GDPR-level protection standards.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access, update, or delete your personal data.

• Withdraw consent for processing.

• Request a copy of your data (Data Portability).

• Object to processing for legitimate interest or marketing.

To exercise these rights, contact us at ceogor@wavesmusicgroup.com

10. Data Breach Policy

In the event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify you and relevant authorities within 72 hours, as required by applicable law.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy at any time. Updated versions will be posted with the revised "Last Updated" date.

12. Contact Information

Waves Music Group 

Email: ceogor@wavesmusicgroup.com

Address: Armenia, Gavar, Noratus, Sevan St 14-4