Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 1, 2024

Introduction

Lyrics Gist ("we," "our," "us") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share personal information when you visit or use our website (https://www.lyricsgist.com).

We encourage you to read this Privacy Policy carefully as it explains your rights regarding the personal information we collect and how we process it.

By using our website, you consent to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Personal Data Collection

1.1 Data Collected Automatically

When you access our website, we automatically collect certain data sent from your browser or device, including:

  • IP Address
  • Date and time of access
  • Device type (hardware, software, operating system)
  • Browser type and version
  • Referring URL (the page you came from)
  • Pages visited and time spent on the site
  • Language settings

This data is collected for analytical purposes, improving user experience, and ensuring site security.

1.2 Data You Provide Voluntarily

You may also provide personal data voluntarily in the following ways:

  • Submitting Corrections or Lyrics: We may ask for your name to provide proper credit on the lyrics page.
  • Contacting Us: If you contact us via our contact form, we collect your name, email, and message content. We use this data to respond to your queries and to improve our services.

2. Use of Personal Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • Website Performance: To monitor and improve the functionality of our website.
  • Responding to Inquiries: To respond to questions, comments, or issues submitted by users.
  • Analytics: To understand how users interact with our site through tools such as Google Analytics.
  • Advertising: We use cookies to provide personalized advertisements on our website.
  • User Experience: To enhance the overall experience on our site.

We do not sell or transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except as disclosed below.

3. Cookie Policy

Lyrics Gist uses cookies to improve site functionality and personalize content and ads. Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our site. We use:

  • Session Cookies: These expire once you close your browser.
  • Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until deleted.
  • Advertising Cookies: These track your online activity to provide personalized ads.

You can manage or block cookies through your browser settings. Learn more by reviewing our Cookie Policy.

4. Third-Party Services

We work with third-party service providers for advertising, analytics, and website maintenance. These include:

  • Google Analytics: To analyze site usage and track user engagement.
  • Google AdSense: To display targeted ads on our site.

These third parties may collect data through cookies or similar technologies. They are responsible for their privacy practices, and we recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, firewalls, and secure servers. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as it is necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or to comply with legal obligations. Data collected for analytical purposes may be stored for a longer period but is anonymized to prevent identifying any individual.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

  • Access: You have the right to request a copy of your personal data.
  • Rectification: You have the right to correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
  • Erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data.
  • Restriction: You can request the restriction of data processing under certain circumstances.
  • Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data.

To exercise your rights, please Contact Us.

8. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16 years of age. If you are under 16, please do not submit any personal information to our site. If you believe we have collected personal data from a child under 16, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information.

9. Data Transfers

If you are accessing our website from outside the European Economic Area (EEA), please note that your data may be transferred and processed in countries outside the EEA. We use standard contractual clauses to ensure that your data is protected in compliance with the GDPR.

10. Changes to This Privacy 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. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our privacy practices.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, please use the Contact Us link.