SOUNDABODE

We collect information to deliver an exceptional learning experience, improve our offerings, and maintain platform integrity.

A. Information You Provide

• Full name, email address, phone number, and city or country
• Payment details when registering for a course or event
• Social media or platform IDs if you sign up through third-party logins
• Creative submissions, projects, or audio files shared for mentoring or portfolio reviews

B. Information Collected Automatically

• Browser, device, and operating system data
• IP address and general location
• Usage patterns like pages visited, session duration, and referral links
• Cookie and pixel tracking data for analytics and advertising optimization

C. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to remember your preferences, measure campaign effectiveness, and improve website performance. You can disable cookies anytime in your browser settings.

We use your data only for legitimate educational and business purposes, including:

• Processing course enrollments and issuing receipts
• Communicating class schedules, workshops, and updates
• Providing technical, creative, and alumni support
• Sending marketing offers (only with your consent)
• Analyzing engagement to enhance learning experiences
• Ensuring platform security and compliance with applicable laws

We never sell or rent your personal data.

We may share information with:

• Service partners — trusted vendors for hosting, analytics, or payments (e.g., Razorpay, Google, Meta)
• Collaborative partners — brands like Ableton or Apple for verified student programs
• Legal authorities — when required by law or to protect Soundabode's rights, safety, and integrity

All our partners are bound by strict confidentiality and data protection obligations.

If you're in the EU or UK, we process your information under one or more of the following lawful bases:

• Consent: You have given clear consent for processing your data
• Contractual necessity: To fulfill course registration or service delivery
• Legitimate interests: For improving and securing our services
• Legal obligation: To comply with applicable regulations

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes mentioned above or as required by law.

When no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

Depending on your jurisdiction (India, EU, UK, US – California), you have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data
• Withdraw consent for marketing or communications
• Request data portability or processing limitation
• Lodge a complaint with your data protection authority (e.g., DPBI, GDPR authority, or CCPA board)

To exercise these rights, contact us at services@soundabode.com

We use SSL encryption, secure cloud servers, and restricted staff access to keep your data safe.

While no system is 100% secure, we continuously enhance our safeguards to prevent unauthorized access or misuse.

Your data may be stored or processed outside India (for example, on secure servers in the EU or the US).

We ensure such transfers comply with applicable data protection standards and international agreements.

Our website and programs are intended for individuals aged 13 years and above.

Students under 18 must register through a parent or guardian.

Our website may link to platforms like YouTube, Instagram, or Ableton.

We are not responsible for their privacy practices — please review their privacy policies separately.

We may update this policy from time to time.

All revisions will be posted on this page with the updated "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to check this page periodically for any changes.