Privacy Policy

1. Overview

Sovereign Soundscapes (ABN: 84 252 676 273) ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose personal information when you visit sovereignsoundscapes.com (the "Site").

We are bound by the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles ("APPs"). Where relevant, we also comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and similar laws for visitors in those jurisdictions.

By using the Site, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

a) Information you provide directly

• Email address — when you subscribe to our mailing list
• Name — if provided when subscribing or contacting us
• Messages — if you contact us via email or a contact form

b) Information collected automatically

• Device & browser data — browser type, operating system, screen resolution
• Usage data — pages visited, time spent, links clicked, referral source
• IP address — used for analytics and security purposes
• Music engagement — anonymous play counts and page view counts for track link pages
• Cookies — see Section 5 for full details

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate and improve the Site
• Send you news, release announcements, and updates (where you have subscribed)
• Measure music engagement and track the performance of our releases
• Understand how visitors use the Site via analytics tools
• Deliver and measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns
• Respond to your enquiries
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent or unauthorised activity
• Comply with our legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For visitors in the European Economic Area, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:

• Consent — for email subscriptions and analytics cookies
• Legitimate interests — for site analytics, security, and improving our services
• Legal obligation — where processing is required by law

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate the Site and understand how it is used. You can control cookies through your browser settings; however, disabling cookies may affect some functionality.

6. Email Marketing

If you subscribe to our mailing list, we will use your email address to send you updates about new releases, events, and other news from Sovereign Soundscapes. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email or by contacting us.

We use third-party email service providers to manage and send emails. These providers process your email address on our behalf and are prohibited from using it for their own purposes.

7. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it only in these circumstances:

• Service providers — trusted third parties who assist us in operating the Site (e.g. email providers, hosting, analytics), bound by confidentiality obligations
• Legal requirements — where required by law, court order, or regulatory authority
• Business transfers — in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to standard confidentiality protections

8. Third-Party Streaming Platforms

Our track link pages connect you to third-party music platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, YouTube Music, etc.). When you click through to these platforms, your use of those services is governed entirely by their own privacy policies. We receive only anonymous engagement data (e.g., how many people clicked a link), not your identity or account details from those platforms.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Email subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion. Analytics data is retained in accordance with the respective platform's retention settings (typically 14–26 months for Google Analytics).

10. Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no transmission of data over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of information you send to us.

11. Your Rights

Under the Australian Privacy Principles and applicable law, you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or outdated information
• Withdraw consent to email marketing at any time
• Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
• Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) if you believe we have mishandled your information

EEA residents may also have additional rights under the GDPR, including the right to data portability and the right to object to processing. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details in Section 13.

12. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions, requests, or complaints, please contact us:

We will respond to all privacy requests within a reasonable timeframe, and in any event within 30 days as required under Australian privacy law.