Privacy Policy for Zaheer Music
1. Introduction
Zaheer Music (“we”, “us”, or “our”) respects and values your privacy. We are committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring transparency in how it is collected, used, and safeguarded. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices concerning the information we collect from visitors and users of our website, zaheermusic.com, and complements our commitment to ensuring compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected via zaheermusic.com, its subdomains, and services directly related to its operation. For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, Zaheer Music acts as the Data Controller — responsible for determining the means and purposes of the personal data processing conducted on our site.
If you have any questions about this policy or how your personal data is handled, please contact us at [email protected].
3. Categories of Data Processed
We collect and process various categories of personal data depending on your interaction with our site and services, including:
a. Usage Data – includes data about how you use our site, such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, session durations, location data, and referral URLs.
b. Account Data – includes any personal information you provide during account registration, such as your full name, email address, mailing address, and phone number.
c. Profile Data – includes data you provide about your preferences, purchase history, saved content, interaction patterns, and service usage behavior.
d. Communication Data – includes records of communication with us, including customer support messages, service inquiries, and any other contact history.
e. Technical Data – includes device identifiers, operating system versions, internet service provider, system configuration, screen resolution, and language settings.
f. Transaction Data – includes records related to purchases or transactions made via zaheermusic.com, including billing details, delivery information, and payment methods. We do not retain complete payment card details.
g. Preference Data – includes your marketing and communication preferences, participation in promotional activities, and your stated interests in products and services.
4. Legal Bases for Processing Personal Data
We process your personal data only when legally permitted to do so. The lawful bases on which we rely include:
– Consent: where you have provided your clear and affirmative consent for specific data use, including for marketing communications or non-essential cookies.
– Performance of a Contract: where data processing is necessary to fulfill our obligations under a contract with you or to take steps at your request prior to entering a contract.
– Legal Obligation: where processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which we are subject.
– Legitimate Interests: where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests (such as analytics, security, and service improvement), provided those interests are not overridden by your fundamental rights and freedoms.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may be entitled to exercise specific rights with respect to your personal data:
– Right of Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
– Right to Rectification: Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Right to Erasure: Request erasure of your personal data where it is no longer necessary for our purposes or where processing is based on your consent.
– Right to Restriction: Request restriction of our use of your data in certain circumstances.
– Right to Data Portability: Receive a copy of your data in a commonly used format and transfer it to another controller.
– Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests, including profiling or automated decision-making.
– Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We may request verification of your identity before responding.
6. Security Measures
Zaheer Music implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:
– End-to-end encryption of forms and payment data
– Access control protocols for staff and service providers
– Routine system audits and access logging
– Redundant backups and disaster recovery planning
– Regular privacy and cybersecurity training for personnel
While we strive to protect your personal data, no system can guarantee absolute security. We encourage you to use strong passwords and remain alert to potential security risks when browsing online.
7. International Transfers
We may transfer your personal data to countries outside your region, including to service providers or partners located outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United States. Where such transfers occur, we ensure appropriate legal safeguards including:
– Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
– Binding Corporate Rules, where applicable
– Adequacy decisions by relevant regulators affirming adequate protection levels in the destination country
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, in accordance with applicable law. Specific retention periods vary by data type:
– Usage and Technical Data: retained up to 12 months for system integrity and analytics
– Account and Profile Data: retained as long as the account is active, then archived/deleted within 6 months of inactivity
– Transaction Data: retained for at least 7 years to comply with accounting and legal obligations
– Communication Data: stored for up to 2 years to maintain accurate service history
– Preference Data: retained until consent is modified or withdrawn
Upon expiration of a retention period, we securely delete or anonymize the data in compliance with best practices.
9. Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar technologies on zaheermusic.com to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and support essential functionality. Cookies are files stored on your device when you visit our site.
The categories of cookies we use include:
– Essential Cookies: necessary for website functionality, including login, shopping cart, and account management features.
– Functional Cookies: enhance usability by remembering your preferences and settings.
– Analytics Cookies: help us measure site usage and improve content layout, performance, and engagement.
– Performance Cookies: optimize loading speed, responsiveness, and service quality.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
By continuing to use zaheermusic.com, you consent to our use of cookies, unless you adjust your settings. You may manage or disable cookies through your browser or opt-out preferences.
Users from jurisdictions governed by the GDPR or CCPA may modify or withdraw cookie consent at any time via our cookie consent mechanism or through Do Not Track (DNT) settings. Where legally required, non-essential cookies will only be set upon obtaining your explicit consent.
11. Protection for Children
Zaheer Music does not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13. If you are the parent or legal guardian of a child under 13 who has submitted personal data to us, please contact us immediately at [email protected]. We will take steps to remove the information and terminate the associated account or interaction.
12. Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be revised periodically to reflect updates in laws, technology, or business operations. Any significant changes to how we collect or use your personal data will be communicated through appropriate channels, which may include email notifications, website banners, or dedicated policy updates posted on zaheermusic.com.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about our data practices, your privacy rights, or this Privacy Policy, you may contact Zaheer Music via:
Email: [email protected]
We are committed to ensuring that your personal data is handled with the utmost care and in accordance with all privacy and data protection obligations. Your trust is important to us, and we welcome inquiries from users about how their data is collected and utilized.
Zaheer Music upholds strict compliance with the GDPR, CCPA, and industry best practices, reinforcing our dedication to responsible data stewardship.