Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1 December 2025

ARTICLE I: PREAMBLE AND ACCEPTANCE

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") constitutes a binding legal agreement between the operator of zenithtunes.com("Company," "we," or "us") and the individual accessing the website ("User" or "you"). This Policy governs the collection, use, protection, and disclosure of Personal Information.

By accessing the site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by this policy.

ARTICLE II: NATURE OF OPERATIONS

The User acknowledges that the Site is provided free of charge, supported by programmatic advertising. Third-party advertising partners, including Google, may process data to deliver relevant ads, including through Privacy Sandbox technologies such as Topics and Protected Audience. Users may control ad personalization and manage cookies by adjusting their browser settings or using opt-out tools, including blocking third-party cookies or deleting existing cookies.

Use of the Site constitutes acknowledgment of these practices.

ARTICLE III: DATA INVENTORY

We collect specific categories of information based on necessity and legitimate business interests.

Section 3.01: Active Collection.

We collect information you voluntarily submit. Due to the nature of our Site (no user accounts, no comment sections), this is strictly limited to:

(a) Contact Information: Email address and name, solely if provided via newsletter subscription forms or direct email inquiries.

(b) Correspondence: The content of communications sent to our support email.

Section 3.02: Passive Collection (Telemetry).

Upon access to the Site, our web servers and third-party integrations automatically collect:

(a) Device Fingerprinting: Attributes including Browser User Agent, Operating System version, Screen Resolution, and Battery Status.

(b) Network Identifiers: Internet Protocol (IP) address, ISP identity, and timestamp of access.

(c) Behavioral Metrics: Click-stream data, scroll depth, dwell time, and interaction with DOM elements. Advertising identifiers (e.g., IDFA, AAID) and anonymized interest-based signals may also be collected for ad personalization purposes.

ARTICLE IV: PURPOSE OF PROCESSING

We process Personal Information for the following Business Purposes:

1. Monetization: To display advertisements, support free access to content, measure ad performance, detect and prevent fraud, and optimize advertising delivery.
2. Operational Integrity: To maintain server stability, load balancing, and DDoS mitigation.
3. Analytics: To aggregate statistical data regarding audience demographics and content performance.
4. Legal Defense: To retain records necessary for the defense of legal claims or compliance with regulatory mandates.

ARTICLE V: DISCLOSURE TO THIRD PARTIES

We do not sell Personal Information in the traditional sense (e.g., exchanging a list of emails for cash). However, we share data with the following categories of third parties:

Category A: Service Providers. Entities that process data on our behalf (e.g., Cloud Hosting Services, Email Delivery Systems). These entities are contractually bound to confidentiality.

Category B: Ad Tech Vendors. Entities that collect data directly from your device to serve ads. This disclosure is often classified as a "Sale" or "Share" under US State Privacy Laws.

Category C: Legal Authorities. Courts, regulators, and law enforcement agencies, strictly upon presentation of valid legal process (e.g., subpoena).

ARTICLE VI: UNITED STATES REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Section 6.01: Multi-State Consumer Rights.

Residents of California (CCPA/CPRA), Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), Utah (UCPA), and other applicable jurisdictions possess the following rights:

Right to Access: Request disclosure of data collected in the preceding 12 months.

Right to Delete: Request erasure of Personal Information, subject to statutory retention exceptions.

Right to Correct: Request rectification of inaccuracies.

Right to Opt-Out: The absolute right to direct us not to "sell" or "share" Personal Information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

Section 6.02: Exercise of Rights.

To exercise these rights, the User must submit a Verifiable Consumer Request to [email protected]. We reserve the right to verify the identity of the requestor to a reasonable degree of certainty. We do not accept requests via telephone.

Section 6.03: Authorized Agents.

Users may designate an authorized agent to make a request. The agent must provide written permission from the User and verify their own identity.

ARTICLE VII: DATA RETENTION

We retain Personal Information only for the duration necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in Article IV.

Log Data: Automatically overwritten on a rolling basis (typically every 90-180 days). Cookie and third-party advertising data retention varies by partner, generally ranging from 30 days to 24 months.

Subscription Data: Retained until the User revokes consent (unsubscribes).

ARTICLE VIII: SECURITY DISCLAIMER

We employ standard implementations of Transport Layer Security (TLS) and restricted database access. While we implement standard security measures, we cannot guarantee absolute security of the Site or data transmission. The user assumes all risks associated with the transmission of data over the internet, including risks linked to third-party advertising services, external links, or unsecured networks.

ARTICLE IX: LIMITATIONS ON MINORS

The Site is not directed to persons under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect, use, or disclose Personal Information from children under 16. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the data immediately.

ARTICLE X: THIRD-PARTY HYPERLINKS

The Site contains links to external domains. We possess no control over, and assume no liability for, the privacy practices of third parties. Users access external links at their own risk. This Policy applies solely to information collected by us.

ARTICLE XI: CONTACT INFORMATION

For all inquiries regarding this Policy, please contact us electronically. We do not maintain a call center.

Official Privacy Contact:

Email: [email protected]

ARTICLE XII: AMENDMENTS

We reserve the right to amend this Policy at any time. Material changes will be indicated by the "Effective Date" at the top of this document. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the amended Policy.