1. Introduction

Vinyl Report ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our music collection management platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Username
• Email address
• Password (encrypted)

2.2 Collection Data

You may voluntarily provide information about your music collection, including:

• Album titles, artists, and release information
• Personal descriptions and ratings
• Purchase prices and dates
• Album artwork and metadata

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our service
• Process your account registration and authentication
• Enable you to manage and share your music collection
• Improve our platform and develop new features
• Send you service-related communications
• Respond to your inquiries and provide support

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Public Collection Data: Album information you add to your collection may be visible to other users as part of the public catalog
• Service Providers: We may share data with third-party service providers who assist in operating our platform
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and update your personal information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Export your collection data
• Opt-out of certain communications

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our platform or email.