Privacy Policy

Welcome to Soundcheck Maine! Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting any personal data collected or processed through this platform.

1. Scope of this Privacy Policy This privacy policy outlines how we handle personal data in connection with photographs captured by our photographers in public spaces for use in Op-Ed pieces and entertainment purposes.

2. Data Collection We may collect the following information:

• Photographs: Images of artists or individuals in public spaces as part of our editorial and entertainment content creation.

• Metadata: Information such as date, time, and location related to the photograph.

• Contact Information: If you choose to engage with us directly (e.g., by submitting inquiries), we may collect your name, email, or phone number.

3. Use of Data The photographs and associated metadata are used solely for creating and publishing content for Op-Ed and entertainment purposes.

• We do not use personal data for commercial advertising or resale purposes.

• Any personal data provided voluntarily (e.g., through inquiries and verbal agreements) is used to respond to your communication.

4. Legal Basis for Data Usage Our activities involving the collection and use of photographs comply with applicable laws regarding the capture of images in public spaces. Images will be used strictly for editorial purposes under freedom of press and expression standards.

5. Sharing of Data

• We do not share personal information or photographs with third parties unless legally required.

• Photographs may be published on our website or associated platforms as part of our editorial content.

6. Rights of Individuals If your identifiable image has been captured and you wish to raise concerns, please contact us at soundcheckmaine@gmail.com. While the images are taken in public spaces, we are committed to reviewing legitimate concerns respectfully.

7. Data Retention Photographs and related data are retained for as long as they serve our editorial purposes. Personal inquiries are stored securely and only retained as long as necessary.

8. Data Security We have implemented appropriate security measures to safeguard any data collected, including photographs and personal inquiries, from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

9. Changes to This Policy We reserve the right to update this privacy policy as needed to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updated policies will be posted on this page with the effective date noted.

10. Contact Us If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this privacy policy, please contact us at: soundcheckmaine@gmail.com