Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 1, 2025

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as:

  • Registration information (username, email, name)
  • Profile information (bio, location, musical preferences)
  • Audio samples and content you upload
  • Social media links you choose to share

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain the platform services
  • Match you with compatible musicians, venues, and bands
  • Enable secure messaging between artists, venues, and bands
  • Enable buddy connections and networking
  • Improve our services and user experience

3. Message Encryption and US-Only Operation

Rock-Out operates exclusively within the United States and complies with US data protection laws:

  • Encrypted Messages: All messages between users are encrypted before storage using industry-standard encryption
  • Limited Retention: Messages are automatically deleted after a limited time to protect privacy
  • US-Only Service: This platform is only available to users within the United States
  • Authorized Users: Only artists, venues, and bands can send and receive messages

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties. Your profile information is only visible according to your privacy settings:

  • Public: Visible to all users
  • Buddies Only: Visible only to accepted connections
  • Private: Visible only to you

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:

  • HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
  • Password hashing using secure algorithms
  • Secure data transmission and storage
  • Regular security updates and monitoring

6. Data Retention

We retain your information as long as your account is active. Profile data and user connections are maintained to provide optimal matching and networking services.

7. Your Rights and Account Deletion

You have the right to:

  • Access and update your personal information
  • Control who can see your profile and connect with you
  • Opt out of certain communications
  • Delete your account and all associated data

Account Deletion Process

You can permanently delete your account at any time by:

  1. Going to your profile page
  2. Clicking "Account Management" section
  3. Selecting "Delete Account" under Data Rights
  4. Confirming the deletion (this action cannot be undone)

What gets deleted:

  • Your profile and all personal information
  • All musical preferences, instruments, and artist data
  • All audio samples, videos, and uploaded content
  • All buddy connections and relationship data
  • All gig applications, posts, and venue interactions
  • All news posts and social content
  • Your Discord OAuth connection and authentication data

Note: Account deletion is immediate and permanent. After deletion, you can create a new account with the same Discord if you wish to rejoin the platform.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the platform's contact form or support system.

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