Effective Date: 10/11/2023

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Welcome to Hip Hop Matters Magazine.

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This Privacy Policy outlines our commitment to the privacy and security of your information. We value your trust and want to ensure you are informed about how we collect, use, and protect your data. Please take a moment to read this policy carefully.

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1. Information Collection

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At Hip Hop Matters Magazine, we may collect the following information from you:

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• Personal Information: We collect personal information, such as your name and email address, when you submit your work to our platform.

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• Payment Information: When you submit your work during a live broadcast and make a donation, we collect payment information, such as credit card details, to process your donation securely. We do not store your payment information.

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• Submission Information: This includes the songs, music, and music videos you submit to us for curation.

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2. Use of Information

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We use your information for the following purposes:

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• Curation and Processing: Your personal and submission information is used to curate and process the content you submit.

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• Communication: We may use your contact information to communicate with you regarding your submissions and other relevant updates.

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3. Disclosure of Information

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We do not share your information with third parties, except in the following circumstances:

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• Compliance with Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.

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4. Security

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We take appropriate measures to safeguard your information, including encryption and secure payment processing. While we strive to protect your data, please be aware that no method of data transmission is entirely secure.

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5. Data Retention

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We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

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6. Submission Guidelines

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Please be aware of our submission guidelines:

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• We do not accept music that has been digitally distributed for profit, or contains unlicensed samples.

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• No refunds will be issued for submissions that violate these rules.

Submission Process

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During our live broadcasts, submissions are free, but we encourage donations of any amount chosen by the participant. Each participant/artist is allowed up to two submissions. To ensure we can attribute your submission to you during the live broadcast, please include your PROFILE NAME and SONG NAME with your submission.

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7. Contact Us

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If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy, please contact us at HipHopMattersMagazine@gmail.com.

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Thank you for trusting Hip Hop Matters Magazine with your work. We appreciate your support and look forward to helping you gain exposure in the world of hip hop and the arts.

Sincerely,

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Zimbabwe Reid (Zim Digital)
Founder, Hip Hop Matters Magazine LLC