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PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: May 19, 2026 | Effective Date: May 19, 2026

Welcome to KORA SOUND ("Platform," "we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how KORA SOUND, operated by KORA SOUND LLC, a Florida limited liability company, collects, uses, stores, shares, and protects your personal information when you visit our website at korasound.studio, create an account, upload content, make a purchase, or otherwise interact with our Platform. By using the Platform, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy should be read alongside our Terms of Service and our DMCA & Copyright Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

Account Registration: First name, last name, artist name (display name), email address, username, and password.

Subscription & Payment Information: Billing address, subscription tier selected, and payment transaction details. All payment card information is collected and processed exclusively by our payment processor, Stripe. KORA SOUND does not store, access, or have visibility into your full payment card details at any time.

Creator Profile Information: Artist name, biography, social media links, profile avatar, and any other information you voluntarily add to your public creator profile.

Content Uploads: Audio files (MP3, WAV, Stems), track metadata (titles, descriptions, genre tags), AI tool disclosures, and any associated artwork or images.

Communications: Any information you include when you contact us via email at support@korasound.studio or legal@korasound.studio.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

Device & Browser Information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, screen resolution, and language preference.

Usage Data: Pages visited, links clicked, time spent on pages, referring URL, date and time of access, and general navigation patterns.

Cookies & Similar Technologies: We use cookies to maintain your login session, remember preferences, and understand how users interact with the Platform. See Section 6 for full details.

1.3 Information from Third-Party Services

Stripe: Transaction status, payout status, and the last four digits of your payment card. Stripe's handling of your data is governed by Stripe's privacy policy.

Google Workspace: Emails sent to @korasound.studio addresses are processed through Google Workspace, governed by Google's privacy policy.

ACRCloud: Audio fingerprint data (not personal information) may be submitted for automated copyright screening.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Platform Operations: To create and manage your account, process subscriptions and purchases, facilitate payouts, host and display your content, and operate the marketplace.
  • Communication: To send essential account-related emails including welcome emails, purchase receipts, submission confirmations, approval or rejection notifications, subscription renewal notices, and password reset emails.
  • Content Review & Moderation: To screen uploaded content for copyright infringement and verify compliance with our Terms of Service.
  • Security & Fraud Prevention: To detect and prevent fraudulent activity, unauthorized access, and abuse of the Platform.
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and tax reporting requirements.
  • Platform Improvement: To understand how users interact with the Platform and improve the user experience. We do not use your personal information for advertising, profiling, or behavioral targeting.

3. How We Share Your Information

KORA SOUND does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We share your information only in these limited circumstances:

  • Stripe: Transaction and billing data for processing payments and payouts.
  • ACRCloud: Audio fingerprint data for automated copyright screening.
  • Google Workspace: Emails processed through Google servers.
  • Kinsta (Web Hosting): Our website is hosted on Kinsta's servers. Kinsta may have incidental access to data as part of providing hosting services.
  • Public Profile: Your artist name, avatar, biography, and uploaded content are publicly visible. Your email address, real name, and payment details are never publicly displayed.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation.

4. Data Retention

Active Accounts: Your information is retained for the duration of your account's existence.

Deleted Accounts: Personal information and content will be removed from active servers within 30 days of permanent deletion. Content already purchased by buyers remains accessible under their purchased license.

Transaction Records: Purchase and payout records may be retained for up to 7 years for tax compliance.

Communication Records: Support emails may be retained for up to 2 years.

Backup Copies: Routine backups may persist for up to 90 days after deletion.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted HTTPS connections, Stripe's PCI-DSS Level 1 certification for payment processing, firewall protection, secure expiring download URLs, rate limiting, and one-way password encryption. While we take security seriously, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

6. Cookies

Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for login sessions, shopping cart, and checkout processing. Cannot be disabled.

Functional Cookies: Remember preferences such as language or display settings.

Performance Cookies: Help monitor site performance and page load times.

Third-Party Cookies: We do not use third-party advertising cookies. KORA SOUND does not serve ads and does not participate in ad networks.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent you from logging in or completing purchases.

7. Your Rights & Choices

7.1 All Users

You have the right to access, correct, and delete your personal information, and to withdraw consent for non-essential data processing. Contact support@korasound.studio to exercise these rights.

7.2 European Economic Area (EEA), UK & GDPR

If you are in the EEA or UK, you have additional rights under GDPR including: Right to Portability, Right to Restriction, Right to Object, and Right to Lodge a Complaint with your local data protection authority. We process your data on the following legal bases: performance of a contract, legitimate interests, legal obligation, and consent.

7.3 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have the Right to Know, Right to Delete, Right to Opt-Out of Sale (KORA SOUND does not sell personal information), and Right to Non-Discrimination. Contact support@korasound.studio to exercise these rights. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy

KORA SOUND is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact support@korasound.studio and we will promptly delete it.

9. Anti-AI Training Commitment

KORA SOUND will never use your personal information, content, or metadata to train, fine-tune, or develop any AI or machine learning model. We will never sell, license, or transfer your information to any third-party AI developers, data brokers, or research institutions for any AI-related purpose. Our third-party infrastructure providers are contractually prohibited from using your data or content for AI training or data harvesting.

10. International Data Transfers

KORA SOUND is operated from the United States. If you access the Platform from outside the US, your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. For users in the EEA or UK, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses or other approved transfer mechanisms where required by GDPR.

11. Third-Party Links

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

KORA SOUND reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will provide at least 14 days' notice of material changes via email and by posting a notice on the Platform. Continued use after the effective date constitutes your acceptance of the changes.

13. Contact Us

KORA SOUND LLC

General Inquiries: support@korasound.studio

Legal & Privacy: legal@korasound.studio

St. Petersburg, Florida, USA

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