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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 01, 2026
Last Updated: September 01, 2026

1. Information We Collect

Blacktop collects information to provide, improve, and secure our music distribution services.

Account Information
Legal name, artist name, email address, password, phone number, and physical address.
Music & Metadata
Audio files, cover art, track titles, album names, composer/writer credits, and ISRC/UPC codes.
Financial Information
Tax identification numbers (W-9/W-8BEN), bank account details, PayPal addresses, and billing history.
Usage & Device Data
IP addresses, browser types, device identifiers, and platform navigation history.

We use third-party analytics tools (including Google Analytics) to track platform performance and behavior.

Tracking Technology
These services use cookies and web beacons to collect standard internet log info.
Data Collected
Analytics tools monitor site traffic, feature usage, and user demographics on our platform.
Opt-Out Options
You can disable cookies in your browser settings or use browser add-ons to opt-out.

Blacktop uses your data strictly to execute our distribution contract with you and meet legal standards.

Service Delivery
Delivering your music to Digital Service Providers (DSPs) like Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.
Royalty Accounting
Calculating, reporting, and processing your streaming and download payouts.
Tax Compliance
Filing required tax documents with financial authorities.
Account Security
Verifying user identity to prevent copyright infringement, fraud, and unauthorized account access.

Blacktop does not sell your personal data. We only share it to facilitate distribution.

Digital Service Providers
Sharing metadata, artist names, and audio files with DSPs so they can stream your music.
Payment Processors
Sending financial data to secure third-party processors to deposit your royalties.
Legal Authorities
Disclosing data if required by law, subpoena, or to investigate copyright or fraud claims.

Blacktop uses industry-standard encryption to protect your sensitive financial and personal records.

Storage Protection
Passwords and bank details are encrypted at rest using AES-256 protocols.
Retention Period
We keep account and financial data for as long as your catalog remains distributed, plus any additional years required by regional tax laws.

Because Blacktop operates under California jurisdiction, California residents hold specific data privacy rights.

Right to Know
Request a copy of the specific personal data Blacktop has collected about you.
Right to Delete
Request the permanent removal of your account, subject to active distribution contracts.
Right to Correct
Mandate the correction of inaccurate personal or distribution details.
Right to Opt-Out
Request that we do not share or sell your personal data.
Non-Discrimination
We will never deny service or alter royalty splits if you exercise your rights.

Blacktop may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in privacy laws or distribution workflows.