How We Use Your Data

Last updated: April 12, 2026

Data We Collect

TekenJezelfRecords collects data necessary to provide our music distribution services. This includes:

  • Account Data: Email address, name, and password (hashed) when you create an account.
  • Music Data: Audio files, artwork, metadata (track titles, artist names, ISRC codes) that you upload for distribution.
  • Financial Data: PayPal email and earnings information for royalty processing.
  • Usage Data: Page views, feature usage, and interaction patterns to improve our platform.
  • Device Data: Browser type, operating system, and IP address for security and analytics.

How We Use It

  • Music Distribution: Your music and metadata are shared with digital streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, etc.) to make your releases available worldwide.
  • Royalty Processing: We use financial data to calculate, track, and distribute your earnings from streams and downloads.
  • Account Management: We use your account data to authenticate you, manage your releases, and communicate important updates.
  • Platform Improvement: Aggregated usage data helps us improve features, fix issues, and prioritize development.
  • Security: Device and login data is used to detect suspicious activity, prevent fraud, and protect your account.
  • Communications: We may use your email to send release status updates, payment notifications, and essential service announcements.

Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. Specifically:

  • Account data is retained until you delete your account
  • Music data is retained while your releases are live on streaming platforms
  • Financial records are retained for 7 years as required by tax regulations
  • Usage logs are retained for up to 12 months

Third-Party Sharing

We share your data only with parties necessary for our service: digital streaming platforms for distribution, payment processors for payouts, and cloud infrastructure providers for hosting. We never sell your personal data. See our Privacy Policy for complete details.