Privacy Policy

Music for Today respects the privacy of its users and takes appropriate measures to protect the data it processes. This Privacy Policy sets out the rules governing the processing of data and the use of cookies on the Music for Today website, available at musicfortoday.pl.

1. Data Controller

The controller of data processed in connection with the use of the Music for Today website is the owner of the website.

For matters concerning privacy and data processing, you can contact us at: kontakt@musicfortoday.pl.

2. What Data Do We Process?

Using the basic features of Music for Today does not require creating an account or logging in.

When using the website, basic technical information related to your connection to the website may be processed automatically, including:

• IP address,
• device and browser type,
• operating system,
• date and time of using the website,
• technical information concerning requests sent to the server.

This data may be processed to the extent necessary to ensure the proper and secure operation of the website.

3. Newsletter

Users may voluntarily subscribe to the Music for Today newsletter.

To provide the newsletter, we process the email address provided by the user in the subscription form. The email address is stored in the Music for Today CMS.

Providing an email address is voluntary but necessary to receive the newsletter.

The email address is processed on the basis of the user's consent for the purpose of sending the newsletter, in particular information about new publications, reviews, interviews, concert reviews, articles and other content related to Music for Today.

Users may unsubscribe from the newsletter and withdraw their consent at any time by contacting us at: kontakt@musicfortoday.pl.

Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the consent was withdrawn.

Newsletter-related data is stored until the user unsubscribes or withdraws consent, unless further storage of certain information is required by applicable law.

4. Cookies

The website uses cookies and similar technologies. Depending on their purpose, these may include necessary cookies and analytics cookies.

Necessary Cookies

Necessary cookies may be used without additional user consent if they are required for the proper operation of the website, its security or to remember user settings.

This category includes, among other things, the cookie that stores information about the user's cookie preferences.

Analytics Cookies

With the user's consent, we also use analytics cookies associated with Google Analytics.

They help us understand how users interact with Music for Today, for example which pages are visited and how users navigate through the website.

Google Analytics is not activated before the user gives consent to analytics cookies.

If the user selects "Necessary only", Google Analytics is not loaded.

Refusing consent to analytics cookies does not restrict access to the content or basic features of Music for Today.

5. Managing Cookie Consent

On their first visit to the website, users can accept analytics cookies by selecting "Accept", or refuse their use by selecting "Necessary only".

The user's choice is remembered by the website.

Users can reopen the consent panel at any time using the "Cookie settings" option in the website footer and change their previous decision.

Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the consent was withdrawn.

Users can also manage cookies directly through their web browser settings.

6. Google Analytics

After obtaining the user's consent, the website uses Google Analytics to create statistics concerning the use of Music for Today.

For this purpose, Google Analytics may process information about how the website is used as well as technical information related to the user's device and browser.

Google is the provider of the Google Analytics service.

Detailed information about Google's data processing practices can be found in Google's documentation and privacy policy.

7. Legal Bases for Data Processing

Depending on the type of data and the purpose for which it is used, the legal basis for processing may include:

• user consent — including in the case of the newsletter and analytics cookies,
• the legitimate interests of the controller — including ensuring website security, diagnosing errors and protecting against abuse,
• the need to comply with obligations arising from applicable law, where relevant.

8. Data Retention Period

We retain data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected.

• newsletter data — until the user unsubscribes or withdraws consent,
• information concerning cookie preferences — for the duration of the saved setting,
• technical data — for the period necessary to ensure the security and proper operation of the website.

9. User Rights

In cases provided for by applicable law, users have, among others, the right to:

• access their data,
• rectify their data,
• erase their data,
• restrict processing,
• object to processing,
• data portability,
• withdraw consent.

Where processing is based on consent, that consent may be withdrawn at any time.

Users also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent data protection supervisory authority.

10. Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect processed information against unauthorised access, loss, alteration or disclosure.

The website uses an encrypted HTTPS connection.

11. Data Sharing

We do not sell users' personal data or share it with third parties for marketing purposes.

Data may be shared with entities providing technical support or hosting services where necessary for the proper operation of the website, as well as with entities authorised to receive such data under applicable law.

12. Links to External Websites

Music for Today may contain links to external websites and services, including social media platforms, streaming platforms, online stores and event organisers' websites.

When visiting an external website, the privacy rules established by its owner apply. Music for Today is not responsible for the data processing practices of external services.

13. Changes to the Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated in the event of changes to the operation of the website, technologies used or applicable law.

The current version of the Privacy Policy is always available on this page together with the date of its latest update.

14. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of data, please contact us at: kontakt@musicfortoday.pl.