Privacy Policy

We collect information you provide directly and information generated through your use of the Platform:

• Registration Information: Username, email address, password, age verification data, and US location confirmation
• Profile Data: Bio, location (city and state), musical preferences, instruments, genres, profile images, and social media links
• Uploaded Content: Audio samples, songs, images, videos, and other files you share on the Platform
• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, search queries, and interaction patterns with the Platform
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address, and general device characteristics
• Communications: Messages sent through the Platform, buddy requests, and other user-to-user interactions

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain Platform services, including user profiles, content hosting, and networking features
• Match you with compatible musicians, bands, venues, studios, and other music professionals based on your preferences and location
• Enable secure messaging between users
• Enable buddy connections, follows, and other social networking features
• Improve the Platform's functionality, performance, and user experience
• Protect the security and integrity of the Platform, including detecting fraud and enforcing our Terms of Service
• Comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests

We only share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• As you direct: Your profile information is shared according to your privacy settings (Public, Buddies Only, or Private)
• Service providers: We may share data with hosting providers and infrastructure services necessary to operate the Platform. These providers are bound by confidentiality obligations.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, court order, or other legal process, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Rock-Out, our users, or the public

Rock-Out takes message privacy seriously:

• Encryption at Rest: Messages are encrypted before being stored in our database using industry-standard encryption methods
• Server-Side Encryption: Messages are encrypted server-side. This is not end-to-end encryption (E2E) — the Platform has the technical ability to decrypt messages on the server
• Access Limitations: The Platform may access message content only if required by law, court order, or to investigate reported content that violates our Terms of Service
• Limited Retention: Messages are subject to conversation limits and may be automatically cleaned up over time

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our servers
• Password hashing using secure, industry-standard algorithms (passwords are never stored in plain text)
• Encryption of sensitive data at rest, including messages and age verification records
• Rate limiting and account lockout protections against brute-force attacks

No system is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

• Account Data: Your profile information and content are retained for as long as your account is active
• Analytics Data: Usage and analytics data is cleaned after 90 days
• Messages: Messages are subject to conversation limits and retention policies as described in our messaging features
• Deleted Accounts: When you delete your account, all associated personal data, content, connections, and interactions are permanently removed

You have the right to:

• Access and update your personal information at any time through your profile and account settings
• Control your privacy settings to determine who can view your profile, send you messages, and connect with you
• Delete your account and all associated data permanently through your account settings
• Request information about the data we hold about you by contacting us
• Opt out of non-essential communications

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with additional rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you
• Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights

• Session Cookies: We use session cookies that are essential for login functionality and maintaining your authenticated session. These cookies expire when you close your browser or log out.
• No Third-Party Tracking: We do not use third-party tracking cookies or analytics services that track you across other websites
• No Advertising Cookies: We do not use advertising cookies or serve targeted ads. Rock-Out is a free, ad-free platform.

Rock-Out is intended for users who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a minor, we will take steps to delete that information and terminate the associated account immediately.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Platform after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact us through the Platform or at the email address listed in our DMCA Policy.