Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 6, 2025

Kaalamusic.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to respecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you use our website, subscribe to our newsletter, purchase merchandise, or interact with any of our services.

By using kaalamusic.com, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

1.1. Information You Provide Directly

  • Email address when subscribing to newsletters or event updates

  • Name and shipping address when placing merchandise orders

  • Payment information, handled by third-party payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)

  • Messages or inquiries submitted through contact forms

1.2. Information We Collect Automatically

  • IP address

  • Browser type and settings

  • Device type

  • Pages visited, timestamps, and referral sources

  • Cookies and tracking technologies (see Section 6)

1.3. Information from Third Parties

We may collect limited information from integrated third-party platforms such as:

  • Bandcamp (if you access embedded content)

  • YouTube/Vimeo (if you view video content)

  • Mailchimp or other email marketing tools

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the data collected for the following purposes:

  • To provide and manage our services, including newsletters and purchases

  • To communicate with you, including order confirmations and event updates

  • To improve our site performance and user experience

  • To analyze usage patterns and website traffic

  • To enforce our terms of service and protect against fraud

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your data with:

  • Service Providers such as payment processors, email marketing platforms, and web hosting services

  • Analytics Tools such as Google Analytics to help us understand site usage

  • Legal Authorities, if required by law or to protect our rights and users’ safety

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including any legal or reporting requirements.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access to the personal data we hold about you

  • Correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Deletion of your data (right to be forgotten)

  • Objection to processing for certain purposes

  • Data portability to another service provider

  • Withdrawal of consent, where applicable

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: matthew@kaalamusic.com

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Understand visitor behavior

  • Customize your experience

  • Remember preferences

  • Analyze traffic

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Blocking cookies may impact functionality.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. Use the site at your own risk.

8. Third-Party Links

Our site may link to third-party services such as Bandcamp, YouTube, Instagram, etc. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies separately.

9. Children’s Privacy

kaalamusic.com is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If you believe a child has provided us personal data, contact us to remove it.

10. International Users

If you are accessing our site from outside Japan, be aware that your data may be transferred to and processed in Japan or other jurisdictions with different data protection laws than your country.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. All changes will be posted on this page with the new effective date. Continued use of the site after changes indicates acceptance.

12. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact:

Kaalamusic.com

Email: matthew@kaalamusic.com

Tokyo, Japan