Purpose
Sigma 9 Music believes that trust begins with transparency. This Privacy Policy explains what information Sigma 9 Music collects, how that information is used, how it is protected, and the choices available to you regarding your personal information.
Our goal is simple: Collect only the information we reasonably need to operate our services, protect that information responsibly, and use it only for legitimate business purposes consistent with our mission of connecting music creators and content creators.
Our Privacy Principles
Before the legal details, we'd like you to understand how we think.
We believe:
- Personal information belongs to the individual.
- We should collect only what we reasonably need.
- We should explain why we collect it.
- We should never sell personal information simply because we can.
- We should protect information with commercially reasonable safeguards.
- We should communicate openly when questions arise.
These principles guide our privacy practices but do not expand or limit the legal rights described elsewhere in this Policy.
Article I - Information We Collect
Sigma 9 Music may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:
Artist Information
- Name
- Business name
- Biography
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Website
- Social media links
- Professional credits
- Photographs
- Audio files
- Video files
- Promotional materials
- Other information submitted for your Showcase Page
Visitor Information
- Name
- Company
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Project information
- Inquiry details
- Communications with Sigma 9 Music
Technical Information
When visitors use our website we may automatically receive certain technical information including:
- Internet Protocol (IP) address
- Browser type
- Operating system
- Device type
- Pages visited
- Date and time of visits
- Referral sources
- General geographic region
- Website usage information
This information helps us improve the website and protect against misuse.
Article II - How We Use Information
Sigma 9 Music uses information to:
- operate the website;
- create Showcase Pages;
- respond to inquiries;
- introduce Artists to Content Creators;
- communicate with Artists;
- improve website functionality;
- maintain security;
- comply with legal obligations;
- investigate suspected misuse;
- provide customer support; and
- conduct legitimate business operations.
We do not collect information unrelated to these purposes.
Article III - Information Shared on Showcase Pages
Artists choose to participate in a professional promotional platform. Accordingly, Artists understand that certain information may intentionally appear on their Showcase Pages, including:
- biography;
- credits;
- social media links;
- websites;
- photographs;
- promotional descriptions;
- Evaluation Copies;
- contact methods approved by Sigma 9 Music.
Artists control the materials they choose to submit.
Article IV - What We Do Not Sell
Sigma 9 Music does not sell Artists' personal information to third-party marketers. We also do not sell Visitor information for advertising purposes. We believe our business is built upon creative relationships, not the sale of personal data.
Article V - When Information May Be Shared
Information may be shared:
- with the individual's permission;
- with qualified Content Creators consistent with the Artist's promotional objectives;
- with website hosting providers;
- with technology vendors supporting Sigma 9 Music;
- when required by law;
- to protect legal rights;
- during business transfers;
- with professional advisors such as attorneys or accountants where appropriate.
Information is shared only to the extent reasonably necessary.
Article VI - Cookies
Sigma 9 Music may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- remember preferences;
- improve website performance;
- understand website traffic;
- maintain security;
- improve the user experience.
Visitors may disable cookies through browser settings, although certain website features may function differently.
Article VII - Data Security
Sigma 9 Music employs commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards intended to protect personal information. Examples may include:
- encrypted communications where appropriate;
- password protection;
- access controls;
- secure hosting providers;
- regular software updates;
- limited internal access.
No Internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed completely secure.
Article VIII - Data Retention
Information is retained only as long as reasonably necessary to:
- operate Sigma 9 Music;
- fulfill contractual obligations;
- comply with legal requirements;
- resolve disputes;
- protect legal rights;
- maintain legitimate business records.
When information is no longer reasonably required, Sigma 9 Music will make commercially reasonable efforts to remove or securely dispose of it.
Article IX - Your Choices
Individuals may request to:
- update information;
- correct inaccurate information;
- remove Showcase Page materials;
- withdraw from participation;
- ask questions regarding this Privacy Policy.
Requests will be handled within a commercially reasonable period.
Article X - Children
Sigma 9 Music is intended for professional users. It is not directed toward children under eighteen (18) years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Article XI - Third-Party Links
Showcase Pages may include links to:
- artist websites;
- social media platforms;
- streaming services;
- third-party portfolios;
- other external websites.
Sigma 9 Music is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. Visitors should review those websites independently.
Article XII - Changes to This Policy
Technology changes. Business evolves. Privacy laws develop. Accordingly, Sigma 9 Music may periodically update this Privacy Policy. Material changes will become effective following reasonable notice through the website or other appropriate communication.
Article XIII - Contact
Questions concerning this Privacy Policy may be directed to:
Sigma 9 Music
A subsidiary of Find Music Work
feedback@findmusicwork.com
Article XIV - Governing Law
This Privacy Policy shall be interpreted under the laws of the State of Michigan.
Continuing Philosophy
Privacy is ultimately about respect. Just as we ask visitors to respect the creative work of our Artists, we believe Sigma 9 Music should respect the personal information entrusted to us.
Our goal is not simply to comply with privacy laws. Our goal is to earn trust through responsible stewardship of the information people choose to share with us.
This philosophy statement expresses the values of Sigma 9 Music and does not create legal obligations beyond those expressly described in this Privacy Policy.