Privacy Policy

Last updated January 3, 2025

Welcome to Pianist’s Compass (“we,” “our,” “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website, pianistscompass.com (“Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Pianist’s Compass is owned and operated by AFF Lab LLC, a company registered in Latvia, Europe.

Information we collect

Personal data

We may collect the following personal data:

  • Names and email addresses (e.g., for newsletters and contact forms).
  • User-generated content, such as comments submitted on our Site.

Non-personal data

We may also collect non-personal data, such as:

  • IP addresses.
  • Cookies.
  • Analytical data (e.g., through Google Analytics).

How we use your data

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To send newsletters and updates.
  • To improve the functionality of our Site.
  • For marketing and analytical purposes.
  • To ensure compliance with legal requirements.

We may share your data with third-party services, such as:

  • Tools for site analytics (e.g. Google Analytics).
  • Advertising tools to display relevant ads (e.g. Mediavine).
  • Email marketing platforms for newsletter distribution.

Data storage and protection

We are committed to ensuring the security of your personal data. Data is stored on premium hosting platforms with the following security measures:

  • Encryption for sensitive information.
  • Secure payment gateways.
  • Limited access to sensitive data to authorized personnel only.

Retention periods for data

  • Comments: Retained indefinitely unless requested to be deleted by the user.
  • Email data: Retained until the user unsubscribes.

Your rights

As a user, you have the following rights:

  • Access to data: You can request a copy of your personal data.
  • Data deletion: You can ask for your personal data to be deleted.
  • Opt-out options:
    • Unsubscribe from marketing emails via the provided option in each email.
    • Manage cookies and data collection preferences through browser settings or cookie banners.

Cookie policy

Our Site uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and serve targeted advertisements. Cookies are used for tracking performance and advertising purposes. By using the Site, you consent to our use of cookies.

Global compliance

Our Site is accessible globally, and we strive to comply with international data protection regulations, including but not limited to:

  • GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) for users in the European Union.
  • CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) for users in California.

We do not intentionally collect data from minors or target our content to children under the age of 13. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us immediately at contact@pianistscompass.com.

Legal bases for processing data

We process your personal data based on:

  • Consent: For activities such as signing up for newsletters.
  • Legitimate interest: For improving our services.
  • Compliance with legal obligations: As required by applicable laws.

Data breach notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will notify affected users and relevant authorities as required by law.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be announced on our Site. Continued use of our Site after changes are made constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at contact@pianistscompass.com or by post to:

AFF Lab LLC
Lidonu street, 22-2
Riga, LV-1055
Latvia