Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 4, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how HYPERINA LLC ("Hyperina," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information when you use our website, platform, and services (collectively, the "Service"). By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When you create an account, upload content, or interact with our Service, we may collect:

• Account Information: Name, email address, password (hashed), profile picture, and preferred language.
• Artist & Release Information: Artist names, track titles, album metadata, cover art, audio files, genre, language, ISRC codes, UPC codes, composer and lyricist names, contributor information, and other metadata you provide.
• Payment Information: Payment method details, wallet balances, withdrawal requests, and transaction history necessary for royalty payouts.
• Communications: Any messages, support requests, or feedback you send to us.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you access our Service, we may automatically collect:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, actions taken within the platform, and timestamps.
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and screen resolution.
• Log Data: IP addresses, access times, referring URLs, and error logs.
• Cookies: Session cookies for authentication and preference storage (e.g., language selection, theme preference).

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from digital streaming platforms (DSPs) regarding stream counts, revenue generated, and content usage reports related to your distributed releases.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To distribute your music to digital stores, manage your releases, process royalty payments, and provide platform features.
• Account Management: To create, maintain, and secure your account.
• Content Protection: To register your works with YouTube Content ID and process Official Artist Channel (OAC) applications on your behalf.
• Communications: To send service-related notifications, updates, and respond to your inquiries.
• Analytics: To understand how our Service is used and to improve performance, features, and user experience.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, and security issues.

3. How We Share Your Information

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

• Digital Streaming Platforms: We share your release metadata (artist name, track titles, cover art, audio files, ISRC/UPC codes) with DSPs as necessary to distribute your music. This is the core function of our Service.
• YouTube & Google: For Content ID registrations and OAC applications, we share relevant artist and content information with YouTube/Google.
• Payment Processors: We share necessary financial information with payment processors to facilitate royalty payouts.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Service, subject to confidentiality obligations.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encrypted password storage using secure hashing algorithms.
• HTTPS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our servers.
• Access controls limiting employee access to personal data on a need-to-know basis.
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
• Secure file upload validation to prevent malicious file injection.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our Service. Specifically:

• Account Data: Retained until account deletion is requested.
• Release & Distribution Data: Retained for the duration of distribution and for a reasonable period afterward (minimum 3 years) for royalty accounting and legal compliance.
• Financial Records: Retained for a minimum of 7 years as required by tax and financial regulations.
• Log Data: Retained for up to 12 months for security and debugging purposes.

6. Your Rights

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

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to our retention obligations.
• Portability: Request a machine-readable copy of your data.
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@hyperina.com. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies to:

• Maintain your login session.
• Remember your language and theme preferences.
• Ensure the security of your account.

We do not use third-party advertising or tracking cookies. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our Service.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including countries where data protection laws may differ. By using our Service, you consent to such transfers. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your information remains protected.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Company: HYPERINA LLC
• Email: contact@hyperina.com