Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 3, 2026**

Somewhere Beyond ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.


1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information
We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:

- Name
- Email address
- Mailing address (for merchandise orders)
- Phone number
- Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
- Social media handles (if provided)
- Demographic information (optional)

1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activities, including:

- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring/exit pages
- Date and time stamps
- Clickstream data
- Pages viewed and links clicked

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze website usage, and deliver personalized content. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may limit certain website functionality.

1.4 Artist Submissions
If you submit demos, press kits, or other materials, we collect the information you provide, including music files, biographical information, contact details, and any other materials included in your submission.


2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

2.1 Service Delivery
- To provide, operate, and maintain our website and services
- To process transactions and fulfill orders
- To communicate with you about your account, orders, or inquiries
- To respond to artist submissions and manage relationships

2.2 Marketing and Communications
- To send newsletters, promotional materials, and updates (with your consent)
- To notify you about new releases, events, and label news
- To conduct surveys and gather feedback

2.3 Analytics and Improvement
- To analyze website usage and user behavior
- To improve our website, services, and user experience
- To develop new features and offerings

2.4 Legal and Security
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
- To protect against fraud, unauthorized transactions, and other illegal activities
- To resolve disputes and troubleshoot problems


3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us with:
- Website hosting and maintenance
- Payment processing
- Email delivery and marketing platforms
- Analytics services
- Merchandise fulfillment

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for specified purposes.

3.2 Business Transfers
If Somewhere Beyond is involved in a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change.

3.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental request, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to:
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect our rights, property, or safety
- Prevent fraud or illegal activities
- Enforce our Terms & Conditions

3.4 With Your Consent
We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.


4. Third-Party Services and Links

4.1 External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, streaming platforms, and social media. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

4.2 Social Media Integration
If you interact with our social media features or share content, information may be shared with social media platforms according to their privacy policies.

4.3 Streaming Platforms
Music available through our website may be hosted on third-party streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Bandcamp, etc.). Your use of these platforms is governed by their respective privacy policies.


5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Security measures include:
- SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- Secure payment processing through PCI-compliant providers
- Regular security audits and updates
- Access controls and authentication protocols


6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

- Account information: Retained while your account is active or as needed to provide services
- Transaction records: Retained for accounting and legal compliance purposes
- Marketing communications: Retained until you unsubscribe
- Artist submissions: Retained for consideration and potential future opportunities

You may request deletion of your information by contacting us (see Section 11).


7. Your Privacy Rights

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

7.1 Access and Portability
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and receive a copy in a structured, commonly used format.

7.2 Correction
You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

7.3 Deletion
You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.

7.4 Opt-Out
You have the right to opt out of:
- Marketing communications (via unsubscribe link in emails)
- Cookie tracking (via browser settings)
- Sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)

7.5 Restriction and Objection
You may have the right to restrict or object to certain processing of your information.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 11.


8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age (or the applicable age of consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.


9. International Data Transfers

Somewhere Beyond is based in Brazil. If you access our website from outside Brazil, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Brazil or other countries where our service providers operate. By using our website, you consent to such transfers. We take appropriate measures to ensure your information receives adequate protection.


10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

- Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at legal@somewherebeyond.online.


11. EU/UK Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

- Right of access, rectification, erasure, and portability
- Right to restrict or object to processing
- Right to withdraw consent
- Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Our legal basis for processing your information includes:
- Consent (for marketing communications)
- Contract performance (for transactions and services)
- Legitimate interests (for analytics and improvement)
- Legal compliance


12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

For significant changes, we may provide additional notice via email or prominent website notification.


13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: legal@somewherebeyond.online

For privacy-specific inquiries or to exercise your data rights, please include "Privacy Request" in your subject line and provide sufficient detail for us to process your request.


By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.