Splidi Privacy & Cookie Policy

Last Updated: February 16, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Splidi ("we," "us," or "our"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account information (name, email, phone number)
• Music industry credentials (streaming accounts, PRO affiliations, publisher details)
• Business information (company name, tax ID, business address, entity type)
• Payment processing details (bank information, payment thresholds, preferred currency)
• Contract-specific data (deal terms, splits, rights management, metadata)
• Platform verification credentials (proof of rights ownership, identity verification)
• Service provider qualifications (credits, portfolio, specializations)
• Communication preferences and notification settings
• Custom contract templates and negotiation history
• API integration permissions and configurations

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

• Usage data (log files, platform interactions)
• Device information (IP address, browser type, device identifiers)
• Cookie data (see Cookie Policy section)
• Analytics data about how you use our platform

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Facilitate contract creation and execution through our platform
• Process payments and handle transaction data
• Store and manage contract-related information
• Enable communication between contracting parties
• Analyze platform usage to improve features
• Maintain platform security and prevent fraud
• Authenticate user identities
• Generate necessary documentation
• Protect intellectual property rights

As we develop additional features, we may also use your information to:

• Automate contract execution through API integrations
• Process split payments and royalty distributions
• Generate performance analytics and reports
• Integrate with industry services (PROs, DSPs, publishers)
• Monitor contract compliance
• Generate tax documentation
• Maintain automated audit trails

3.1 Contract Automation Specific Uses

We may process your data in order to:

• Generate legally binding smart contracts
• Automate payment distributions based on contract terms
• Track and enforce rights management across platforms
• Maintain accurate metadata across industry systems
• Enable programmable contract execution through APIs
• Facilitate instant payment processing and verification
• Generate compliance documentation and audit trails

4. Information Sharing

We may share your information with third parties as necessary to provide our services, comply with laws, or protect our rights. This may include service providers, business partners, and other parties as determined in our discretion.

4.1 Payment Processing

We may use trusted third-party payment service providers to process payments. In these events, when you make a payment:

• Payment information is collected and processed securely by our payment processors
• We do not store complete payment card information
• All payment processing complies with PCI-DSS requirements
• Payment processors may collect additional information for verification and fraud prevention

4.2 Service Provider Payouts

We may process payouts to Service Providers directly or through third-party providers. For this purpose:

• We may collect and store necessary banking and tax information
• We may share required payout information with financial institutions and payment processors
• Service Providers may need to provide additional verification information
• Payout processing may be subject to relevant financial regulations and requirements

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials.

6. Cookie Policy

6.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us improve your experience.

6.2 Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate and improve our platform. By using our services, you consent to our use of cookies. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect platform functionality.

7. Your Data

We provide reasonable mechanisms to view and manage your account information through our platform interface. For any other data requests, contact [email protected]. We will consider such requests in accordance with applicable laws and our operational capabilities.

8. Data Retention

We retain information as needed to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. We may delete or anonymize data at our discretion.

9. Age Requirements

You must be old enough to form a binding contract in your jurisdiction to use our services.

10. International Data Transfers

We may transfer data internationally. When we do, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

11. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time, effective immediately upon posting the updated Policy on our platform. Your continued use of Splidi after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to any changes, you must immediately discontinue use of our services.

For material changes to this Policy:

• We will post the new version on our platform
• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top
• We may notify you via email or platform notice
• The new terms will be immediately binding

You are responsible for regularly reviewing this Policy. By continuing to use Splidi after changes are posted, you agree to be bound by the revised Policy.

12. Contact us

For any questions about this policy, email [email protected].

13. Regional Privacy Rights

Users in certain regions may have particular rights under their local laws. Contact [email protected] regarding any specific privacy rights inquiries.

14. Usage Analytics & Third-Party Services

We use industry-standard analytics tools to improve our platform. These services may collect:

• Usage patterns
• Feature adoption
• Performance metrics
• Error rates

15. API Integration & Music Industry Data Privacy

15.1 API Integration Privacy

We may share necessary data with authorized third parties and integration partners to facilitate platform functionality. This may include contract metadata, payment information, and other relevant data.

15.2 Music Industry Specific Data Handling

We may process music industry specific data, including but not limited to streaming metrics, publisher information, and PRO affiliations, as needed to provide our services.

15.3 Contract Data Privacy

We implement reasonable measures to protect contract-related information and maintain appropriate access controls for all contract data and related platform activities.

Contact [email protected] immediately if you suspect unauthorized data access.