Greenback Records Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1st August 2024

1. Introduction

Greenback Records ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with Ireland's Data Protection Act and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Data We Collect

We collect various types of personal data, including but not limited to:

●      Personal Information: Name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment information.

●      Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including your IP address, browser type, and pages visited.

●      Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Data collected through cookies and similar technologies.

We do not collect any special categories of personal data about you (this includes details about your race or ethnicity, religious or philosophical beliefs, sex life, sexual orientation, political opinions, trade union membership, information about your health and genetic and biometric data). Nor do we collect any information about criminal convictions and offences.

This website is not intended for children and we do not knowingly collect data relating to children.

3. How We Use Your Data

We will only use your personal data when the law allows us to. Most commonly, we will use your personal data in the following circumstances:

●      to process and review the information you have included in the submission form for consideration by us in relation to your demonstration tracks;

●      where we need to perform the contract we are about to enter into or have entered into with you;

●      where it is necessary for our legitimate interests (or those of a third party) and your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests; and/or

●      where we need to comply with a legal or regulatory obligation.

Generally we do not rely on consent as a legal basis for processing your personal data other than in relation to sending third party direct marketing communications to you via email or text message. You have the right to withdraw consent to marketing at any time by contacting us.

We use your personal data:

●      to process and review the submission form completed by you;

●      to contact you, (at our sole discretion), to discuss the prospects of us signing the demonstration tracks submitted by you on our website;

●      to provide, operate and maintain our website;

●      to improve, personalise and expand our website;

●      to develop new products, services, features and functionality;

●      to register you as a new user of our website and/or newsletter and maintain your account;

●      to communicate with you, including for customer service, to provide you with updates and other information relating to our website and for marketing purposes;

●      to send you emails; and

●      to find and prevent fraud.

In most instances, it is in our legitimate interests to use your personal data in ways described above. We consider this data processing to be proportionate and not prejudicial or detrimental to you. However, we may process your personal data for more than one lawful ground depending on the specific purpose for which we are using your data. Please contact us if you need details about the specific legal ground we are relying on to process your personal data.

4. How Is Your Personal Data Collected?

Direct interactions: You may give us your Personal Information (defined in paragraph 2 above) by filling in the submission form or by corresponding with us by post, phone, email or otherwise. This includes personal data you provide when you: upload you demonstration tracks; create an account as a registered user; request marketing to be sent to you; enter a competition, promotion or survey; or give us some feedback.

5. Marketing and Promotional

We strive to provide you with choices regarding certain personal data uses, particularly around marketing and advertising. You may receive marketing communications from us if you have requested information from us or services from us or if you provided us with your details when you completed the submission form on our website or registered for a promotion and, in each case, you have not opted out of receiving that marketing.

6. Third-party marketing

We will get your express opt-in consent before we share your personal data with any third party for marketing purposes.

7. Opting out

You can ask us or third parties to stop sending you marketing messages at any time by contacting us.

Where you opt out of receiving these marketing messages, this will not apply to personal data provided to us as a result of you completing the submission form on our website or uploading your demonstration tracks or your service purchase or other transactions.

8. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your data with third parties under the following circumstances:

●      Service Providers: With vendors and service providers who assist us in operating our business.

●      Legal Compliance: When required to comply with a legal obligation or to protect our rights.

9. Submissions

By submitting any content to Greenback Records, you confirm that:

●      You are the original creator and copyright owner of the submitted content or have obtained all necessary rights and permissions to submit the content.

●      You will take full responsibility for obtaining the relevant clearances from the relevant third parties, and/or replay any samples featured on any and all submitted content;

●      You will provide correct, up-to-date details when completing the submission form on our website;

●      You grant Greenback Records the right to use, display, and distribute the content as part of our services.

●      You understand that Greenback Records is not liable for any legal claims or disputes arising from your submissions.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. The retention period is determined based on legal, contractual, and operational requirements.

By law we have to keep basic information about our users (including Personal Information) for six years after they cease being users for tax purposes.

In some circumstances you can ask us to delete your data: see “request erasure” at paragraph 10 below for further information.

11. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

●      Access: Request access to your personal data.

●      Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

●      Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.

●      Restriction: Request restriction of processing your data.

●      Objection: Object to processing your personal data.

●      Portability: Request the transfer of your data to another organization.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@greenbackrecords.com

12. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

13. International Data Transfers

If your data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure it is protected with appropriate safeguards in accordance with GDPR requirements.

14. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on our website.

16. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at info@greenbackrecords.com

Terms and Conditions for Greenback Records

Greenback Records Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing our services, you agree to these Terms and Conditions.

2. Intellectual Property

All content on this site is the property of Greenback Records and is protected by copyright laws.

3. User Obligations

Users must provide accurate information and comply with all applicable laws.

4. Limitations of Liability

Greenback Records is not liable for any indirect or consequential damages arising from the use of our services.

5. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of Ireland.