Thank you for visiting GeoSpeaker — a platform dedicated to discovering and sharing local music from around the world. We care deeply about protecting your privacy and maintaining your trust. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
GeoSpeaker is a digital platform that connects users with geographically based music from independent and unsigned artists.
Our website address is: https://geospeaker.com
When visitors leave comments on GeoSpeaker, we collect the data shown in the comment form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to check if you use it. You can view Gravatar’s privacy policy at: https://automattic.com/privacy. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture may be publicly visible next to your comment.
If you upload images or music to GeoSpeaker, please avoid uploading files with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Other visitors may be able to download and extract location information from these files.
If you reach out through our contact or submission forms, we collect the personal data you provide (such as name, email, and message content) strictly for the purpose of responding to your inquiry or processing your submission.
If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last one year.
A temporary cookie is set when visiting the login page to check if your browser accepts cookies. It contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
Upon login, we set several cookies to save login info and screen preferences. Login cookies last for two days; screen preference cookies last one year. Selecting “Remember Me” will extend login to two weeks.
Editing or publishing content triggers a cookie in your browser containing the post ID, which expires after one day.
Articles and listings on GeoSpeaker may include embedded content (e.g. videos, music, or social media). Embedded content from other sites behaves as if you visited that site directly, meaning those sites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interactions.
We may use analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to better understand how visitors engage with GeoSpeaker. These tools collect anonymized data like pages visited, time spent, device/browser info, and region, but not personally identifiable information.
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data. However, your data may be accessible to:
Trusted third-party services that help us run our platform (e.g., web hosting, spam detection, analytics).
Legal authorities, if required to comply with applicable laws or regulations.
Comments and associated metadata are stored indefinitely to recognize and approve future comments automatically.
For registered users, we retain the information in your profile. You can view, edit, or delete your info anytime (except for your username). Site administrators can also access and update user info.
You can request an exported file of any personal data we hold about you. You may also request that we delete any personal data, excluding any we are required to retain for legal, administrative, or security reasons.
To make a request, contact us at: privacy@geospeaker.com
Visitor comments may be reviewed through automated spam detection services.
If you have any questions about your personal data or this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:
We implement standard security measures including SSL encryption, firewall protection, and limited access controls to safeguard user data.
In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users within 72 hours and follow proper regulatory reporting protocols.
We may receive non-personal data from third-party sources, such as music metadata providers or analytics platforms, to enhance your experience on GeoSpeaker.
GeoSpeaker may use algorithms to personalize your experience (e.g., music recommendations or regional artist suggestions). No significant decisions about you are made solely through automated processes.
We comply with applicable data protection laws and regulations, including GDPR and CCPA where applicable.
Thank you for trusting GeoSpeaker.
We’re building a platform that respects your creativity, your voice, and your privacy.
