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The privacy policy indicates that personally identifiable information from your tracks and metadata will be publicly accessible on your profile (risk_flags-1). SoundCloud is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites linked from its platform (data_use-1). Your usage and log data, collected automatically, are used for contractual obligations with content providers (data_use-4, data_use-5). Location and device information are collected and used for personalized content and advertising (data_use-6, data_use-7). Additionally, SoundCloud widgets on other websites may share data about your visits and interactions (data_use-8).
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Risk Flags
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Public accessibility of personally identifiable data from your Tracks and metadata
Any personally identifiable data from users' Tracks or respective meta-data will be published on their profile page and will be publicly accessible, viewable by anyone accessing the Website, or using our API or other Services.
Why it matters: Your personally identifiable information included in your tracks or metadata will be made public on your profile page and accessible to anyone using the platform or its services.
any personally identifiable data from your Tracks or respective meta-data will be published on your profile page in accordance with our [Terms of Use](https://soundcloud.com/terms-of-use). This personal data will be publicly accessible and may be viewed by anyone accessing the Website, or using our API or other Services. Please be aware that a profile picture is mandatory when you request profile verification via your Settings in the “Account” tab.
Personal Data You Provide, paragraph 12 · Citation strength: strong
Data Use
Practices concerning the collection, processing, and sharing of user data, including data monetization and aggregation practices.
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SoundCloud not responsible for privacy practices of linked third-party sites
When using the Platform, users may find links to other websites, apps and services, or tools that enable sharing information with other websites, apps and services, and SoundCloud is not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party platforms.
Why it matters: SoundCloud is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites and services that you may access through links on the platform, or with which you share information using its tools.
Please note that this Privacy Policy only applies to the Website, Apps and Services (together, the “Platform”). When using the Platform, you may find links to other websites, apps and services, or tools that enable you to share information with other websites, apps and services. SoundCloud is not responsible for the privacy practices of these other websites, apps and services and we recommend that you review the privacy policies of each of these websites, apps or services before connecting your SoundCloud account or sharing any personal data.
* [Changes to this Privacy Policy](https://soundcloud.com/pages/privacy#changes-to-this-privacy-policy), paragraph 3 · Citation strength: strong
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Joint controllership for internal administration and joint procedures
SoundCloud Global Limited & Co. KG, SoundCloud Inc., and Repost Network Inc. act as joint controllers for data processing within SoundCloud’s internal administration and joint procedures through centralized systems, particularly concerning the operation and use of joint databases, platforms, and IT systems.
Why it matters: Your data may be processed jointly by different SoundCloud entities for internal administration and system operations.
With regard to data processing within the framework of SoundCloud’s internal administration and joint procedures through centralized systems, SoundCloud Global Limited & Co. KG, SoundCloud Inc. and Repost Network Inc. act as joint controllers. The joint processes particularly pertain to the operation and use of joint databases, platforms and IT systems.
Who Controls Your Data, paragraph 1 · Citation strength: strong
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Sharing data within the SoundCloud corporate group
SoundCloud may share user data within its corporate group of companies that are related by common ownership or control, referred to as the “SoundCloud Group”.
Why it matters: Your data may be shared among companies within the SoundCloud corporate group.
We may share your data within our corporate group of companies that are related by common ownership or control (“SoundCloud Group”)
Who Controls Your Data, paragraph 5 · Citation strength: strong
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Use of Usage Information for contractual obligations
SoundCloud collects personal data about user interactions with the Platform and states that this use is based on contractual purposes if the user accepted the Terms of Use, and on legitimate interest if the user has not registered, due to contractual obligations to track content use by content providers.
Why it matters: SoundCloud collects information about your interactions with the platform, such as pages visited, links clicked, and content interactions, and uses this data to fulfill contractual obligations with content providers.
This use of your personal data is based on contractual purposes should you have accepted our [Terms of Use](https://soundcloud.com/terms-of-use). If you have not registered on SoundCloud, the use of this personal data is based on our legitimate interest. Please be aware that we need such usage data as we are under contractual obligation to track use of content by our content providers.
Personal Data We Collect Automatically, paragraph 2 · Citation strength: strong
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Collection and use of Log Data for service and contractual obligations
SoundCloud automatically collects log information, including details about Platform usage, IP address, device information, and activity before and after using the Platform. This data is considered essential for their service, based on contractual purposes or legitimate interest, and is needed due to contractual obligations to track content use by providers.
Why it matters: SoundCloud automatically collects detailed log data about your platform usage, device, and online activity, which is deemed essential for their service and used to fulfill contractual obligations with content providers.
That personal data includes, among other things: details about how you’ve used the Platform (including links to third party sites or services), Internet Protocol (IP) address, access times, your browser type and operating system, device information, device event information (e.g., crashes, browser type), and the page you’ve viewed or engaged with before or after using the Platform. This personal data is essential for our service and is therefore either based on contractual purposes or on legitimate interest if no contract exists. Please be aware that we need log data as we are under contractual obligation to track use of content by our content providers.
Personal Data We Collect Automatically, paragraph 3 · Citation strength: strong
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Location Data use for personalized services and advertising
SoundCloud may collect personal data about user's general location when using certain Platform features, and uses this data to deliver personalized location-based services or content, including advertising.
Why it matters: SoundCloud may use your general location data to provide personalized content and advertising, and denying access to this data might limit your access to some personalized services.
When you use certain features of the Platform, we may collect personal data about your general location. We use such personal data to deliver personalized location-based services or content. In some instances, you may be permitted to allow or deny such use of your device’s location, but if you choose to deny such use, we may not be able to provide you with the applicable personalized services or content. We use this personal data to provide you with location-based services (such as advertising and personalized content).
Personal Data We Collect Automatically, paragraph 5 · Citation strength: strong
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Device Information used for personalized content and advertising
SoundCloud collects personal data from and about the devices users use, including interaction with the Platform, hardware model, operating system, IP addresses, and identifiers, to recognize and associate user activity and provide personalized content and advertising across devices.
Why it matters: SoundCloud collects extensive device information and interaction data to recognize your activity across devices and deliver personalized content and advertising.
We collect personal data from and about the devices you use, including how you interact with the Platform and information about the device itself, such as the hardware model, operating system, IP addresses, cookie information, device settings, mobile carrier information, mobile device and advertising identifiers, apps installed, browser type, language, battery level and time zone. This information allows us to recognize and associate your activity, and provide personalized content and advertising, consistently across all of your devices.
Personal Data We Collect Automatically, paragraph 6 · Citation strength: strong
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SoundCloud Widget for personalized content and data sharing with third parties
When embedded SoundCloud widgets are present on other websites, SoundCloud may receive personal data about the visited website and use the widget to show personalized content. Websites containing these widgets may also receive information about user interactions.
Why it matters: When you visit websites with SoundCloud widgets, SoundCloud may receive data about your visit and use it to personalize content. The third-party websites hosting the widgets may also receive data about your interactions.
Other websites may integrate SoundCloud widgets; when you visit a website with a SoundCloud widget embedded, we may receive certain personal data, including personal data about the website you visited. SoundCloud and the widget may be able to recognize you in order to retrieve your library of content, and in some cases the widget may be used to show personalized content. We know when you interact with a widget, and websites containing the widgets may receive this information as well. Such use is subject to the privacy policy of the third party website or app that has integrated a SoundCloud widget.
Personal Data We Collect Automatically, paragraph 8 · Citation strength: strong
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