Last Modified on: February 14th, 2023
Our company is committed to protecting the privacy of our users. In this privacy policy, we outline the information we collect, how we use it, how it is shared, and the choices you have regarding your personal information when you visit and make a purchase of a custom song and/or service from www.weshouldwriteyoursong.com (“WSWYS”), (the “website” or “site”). WSWYS is a website owned and operated by We Should Write Sometime, LLC.
By using our services, you agree to the collection, use, and sharing of your personal information as described in this privacy policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, do not use our services. We may update our privacy policy from time to time, and we encourage you to review it periodically for any changes, which will be indicated at the top of this Privacy Policy.
Collection of Information:
During your visit to our website, we will automatically gather specific information about your device, including details about your time zone, IP address, web browser, and information that your device sends or transmits, such as your device type, model, manufacturer, operating system, version info, ID number (e.g. UDID), user settings, and information about your use of the services, non-personally identifying information provided by you, such as your gender, age or date of birth, and certain cookies installed on your device. Furthermore, as you navigate the website, we will collect information about the individual product or web pages you view, the search terms or websites that directed you to the Site, as well as data regarding how you interact with the Site. We refer to this automatically-collected data as “Device Information.”
Information for Purchases
In order to process purchases of custom songs or services, we may collect Personal Information such as your name, phone number, and email address. We may also collect payment information, such as credit card information, to process your order for a product or service. We use industry-standard secure socket layer (SSL) and/or strong encryption (3DES) technology to protect your payment information during transmission. This information is only used for the purpose of processing your purchase and is not shared with any third parties.
Obtaining Information From Other Sources
We may also obtain information about you from external sources such as public databases, social media platforms, and data providers. This information may be used to supplement the information we already have about you, to verify the accuracy of the information we have about you, or to help us better understand your preferences and interests. We may combine this external information with the information we have collected about you through our Services, and use it in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Collection of Personal Information
We use various technologies to collect device information, including “cookies” which are anonymous data files stored on your device that contain a unique identifier. To learn more about cookies and how to disable them, visit http://www.allaboutcookies.org. We also use “log files” to track your actions on the site, which includes your IP address, browser type, internet service provider, and date/time stamps. Additionally, we use electronic files such as “web beacons,” “tags,” and “pixels” to gather information about your browsing behavior on the site.
In the event that you make a purchase or attempt to make a purchase through the Site, we collect certain information, including your name, billing address, shipping address, payment information (including credit card numbers), email address, and phone number, which we refer to as “Order Information.”
For the purpose of this Privacy Policy, we use the term “Personal Information” to describe both the Device Information and Order Information collected.
Use of Information
Our company collects and uses information about you in order to provide, maintain, and improve our services. This includes providing additional services, responding to comments and requests, sending technical notices and updates, and communicating about products, services, and promotions. We may also use this information to personalize and improve our services, monitor and analyze trends, and detect and prevent fraudulent or illegal activity. In order to do so, we may collect various types of information, including personally identifiable information (such as your name, contact information, and payment details), as well as non-personally identifiable information (such as your IP address, browser type, and usage data).
Sharing of Information
We may share your personal information with third parties in the following circumstances:
- To provide the services you have requested, such as processing a payment or completing a purchase.
- With our affiliates or subsidiaries, for internal business purposes and to provide you with the best possible user experience.
- With third party service providers, such as payment processors or IT service providers, who assist us in operating our business and providing the Services to you.
- In the event of a sale, merger, or acquisition of all or part of our company, we may share your personal information with the acquiring party in order to continue providing the Services to you.
- When required by law or to protect the safety of our users or the general public, such as in response to a court order or legal process.
- With third parties for marketing, advertising, or research purposes, as long as we have obtained your prior consent or offer you the ability to opt out of such sharing.
We will not sell your personal information to third parties for their own marketing or advertising purposes without your consent. We may, however, share your personal information with our partners in order to provide you with promotional offers or advertisements that may be of interest to you. You will have the opportunity to opt out of such promotional communications at any time.
Compliance with Laws
“In order to enforce and comply with the law, we may share information about you with government and law enforcement officials or private parties. This may include tracking IP addresses for fraud prevention and releasing IP addresses to legal authorities. We may also disclose information about you when we believe it is reasonably necessary to protect the property and rights of our company or a third party, to protect the health and safety of the public or any individual, or to prevent or stop any illegal, unethical, or legally actionable activity.
Please note that this privacy policy does not limit any legal defenses or objections that you may have against a third party, including a government request to disclose your information.”
European Privacy Rights – GDPR
To ensure compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and protect the privacy of our users, we have implemented the following measures in our privacy policy:
- Transparent communication: We provide clear and concise information on how we collect, use, and share personal data, as well as the rights and choices available to users regarding their personal data.
- Access and control: We give users the ability to access and control their personal data, including the right to request a copy of their data, correct any inaccuracies, delete their data, restrict the processing of their data, and object to the processing of their data for certain purposes.
- Data minimization: We only collect and process the minimum amount of personal data necessary to provide the services requested by the user.
- Data security: We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, or destruction.
- Data retention: We only retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected or as required by law.
- Data transfer: If we transfer personal data to a third party outside of the European Union, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect the data, such as using standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.
- Data protection officer: We have appointed a data protection officer to ensure compliance with GDPR and address any questions or concerns about our handling of personal data.
- User rights: We respect the rights of users under GDPR and will respond to any requests to exercise those rights within a reasonable time frame upon verification of the user’s identity. Users also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Swedish Data Protection Authority or their local data protection authority if they have any concerns about our handling of their personal data.
California Privacy Rights
As a California resident, you have the right under California Civil Code Section 1798.83 to request certain information about the sharing of your personal information with third parties for direct marketing purposes during the previous year. This includes the categories of personal information that we disclosed for direct marketing purposes and the names of the companies that received such information. Please note that this information will be provided in a standardized format and will not be specific to you individually.
In addition, as per the California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA), California residents have additional rights concerning their personal information. Please refer to our CCPA Notice for more information.
To request this information, please contact us using the provided contact information and provide sufficient information to allow us to identify you in our records.
Security
To protect your personal information, we have implemented appropriate physical, technical, and organizational measures. These measures include using secure servers and encrypting sensitive information such as financial data when it is transmitted to us. We also regularly review and update these measures to ensure that your personal information is protected at all times. Despite these efforts, it is important to note that no data transmission or storage can be completely secure. As a result, while we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot 100% guarantee the security of your personal information, and you provide it to us at your own risk. In the event of a security breach, we will promptly notify you and take appropriate steps to mitigate any potential harm.
Links to Third-Party Sites
Our services may contain links to external websites or services operated by third parties, including affiliated partners. These links may be provided for your convenience or to offer additional functionality or information. Please be aware that these third parties have their own privacy policies and practices, and we are not responsible for the collection, use, or disclosure of personal information by these parties. We encourage you to carefully review the privacy policies of any websites you visit to learn more about their practices. If you choose to access a third-party website or service through a link on our services, we advise you to exercise caution and protect your personal information. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these third-party websites and resources, and the inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement of the linked website or service.
Accessing Information
To obtain information about the data we hold on you, or to make corrections or updates to any information, please get in touch with us via the contact details provided. Before we disclose or make any changes, we may require you to provide information to confirm your identity. Any information you provide will be used solely for identity verification and will be deleted once the process is finished. If you have any issues accessing or updating your Personal Information, please contact us at contact@weshouldwriteyoursong.com and we will assist you.
Emails Regarding Subscriptions and Promotions
In order to protect your privacy and ensure that you have control over the communication you receive from us, we will only send promotional or subscriber emails to you if you have explicitly consented to receive them. You can change your communication preferences at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email that we send you or by contacting us at contact@weshouldwriteyoursong.com. Please note that even if you unsubscribe from promotional or subscriber emails, we may still need to send you important administrative or legal notifications related to your account or the Services.
Minimum Age Requirements
To protect the privacy of children under the age of thirteen (13), we have implemented the following measures:
- We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of thirteen (13) through the Services.
- If we become aware that a child under the age of thirteen (13) has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to remove such information and terminate the child’s account and use of the Services.
- We encourage parents and guardians to monitor their children’s online activity and to contact us if they become aware that a child under the age of thirteen (13) has provided us with personal information.
- By using the Services, you represent that you are at least thirteen (13) years of age. If you are not at least thirteen (13) years of age, you are not permitted to use the Services.
- Please note that all in-person services can only be purchased by individuals who are 18 years of age or older.
Data Retention.
We retain user data for as long as it is necessary to provide the Services and for other legitimate business purposes. This includes using the data to facilitate purchases, resolve disputes, prevent fraud, and enforce our agreements. However, we will delete user data upon request, unless we are required by law to retain it or have a legitimate business reason to do so. If you wish to delete your data, please contact us at contact@weshouldwritesometime.com. Please note that some data may remain in our backup systems for a limited time after deletion.
Contact Us:
If you have any questions or would like more information about this Privacy Policy, the Terms of Use, or the practices of the Website, you can contact the Company at: