1. Introduction
Heart Music Group Ltd (HMG, we, our or us) respects your privacy and complies with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and protect personal information when you interact with us as an artist, business, licensee or website visitor.
2. Information we collect
We may collect information including:
- names, contact details and artist or project names;
- recording, composition, rights-holder and licensing information;
- payment details needed for royalty or licensing payments;
- business and partner contact information; and
- technical information such as device, browser and website usage data.
3. How we use information
We use personal information to manage artist representation and onboarding, administer licences, supply music, report usage, calculate and distribute royalties, communicate with participants, improve our services and meet our legal and regulatory obligations.
4. Sharing information
We do not sell personal information. We may share information when reasonably necessary with participating businesses, service providers, professional advisers, regulators or other authorities, or as part of a lawful business transfer. Where information is transferred outside New Zealand, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards apply.
5. Access and correction
You may ask to access or correct personal information we hold about you. You may also complain to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner if you believe your privacy has been interfered with.
6. Security and retention
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, alteration or disclosure. We keep information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.
7. Cookies and website data
We may use cookies and analytics tools to understand how visitors use our website and to improve its performance. Browser settings can be used to limit cookies, although this may affect some website functions.
8. Contact us
For privacy questions, access or correction requests, contact info@heartmusicgroup.net.