Privacy Policy.

1. Scope of This Policy

This policy applies to information collected through HardcoreMix.com, including its contact forms, music-submission features, artist interviews, sponsored content and other pages that link to this policy.

It does not govern websites, apps or services operated by third parties, even when they are linked to or embedded on HardcoreMix.

2. Information We May Collect

Information you provide

• Your name, email address and the contents of messages sent through a contact form.
• Artist or band names, biographies, photographs, artwork, music links, social-media links and other materials submitted for promotion, airplay, interviews or advertising.
• Account or membership details when you use a login or submission service connected to HardcoreMix.
• Transaction-related details such as the package selected, payment status and a transaction identifier. Full payment-card information is handled by the payment provider and is not stored by HardcoreMix.

Information collected automatically

When you visit the website, the server and any enabled analytics or embedded services may receive information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring page, pages viewed, approximate location and the date and time of access.

3. How We Use Information

• To operate, maintain and improve HardcoreMix.
• To review music submissions and provide purchased promotional services.
• To publish artist features, interviews, music links, banner advertisements and other approved promotional material.
• To respond to questions, provide account assistance and communicate about a submission or purchase.
• To prevent fraud, spam, abuse and security incidents.
• To understand website usage and improve content, performance and navigation.
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce applicable agreements.

4. Music Submissions and Public Content

Materials submitted for promotion are intended to be public. Artist names, song titles, images, biographies, interviews, music links and social-media links may appear on HardcoreMix, its blog or its social channels.

Do not submit private information, passwords, financial details or material you do not have permission to publish. If you want published material corrected or removed, contact us using the method below. Removal from third-party search engines, social platforms or cached pages may take additional time and may be outside our direct control.

5. Cookies, Logs and Analytics

HardcoreMix and its service providers may use cookies, local storage, server logs and similar technologies to keep the site functioning, remember preferences, measure traffic, protect the site and understand how visitors use it.

You can limit or delete cookies using your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect embedded players, login tools, forms or other website features.

6. Third-Party Services and Embedded Content

HardcoreMix may link to or embed services operated by companies such as PayPal, AuthPro, Elfsight, Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music, social-media platforms, artist websites and streaming services. These providers may collect information when their content loads or when you interact with it.

Payments are processed by the selected payment provider under that provider’s own privacy policy and security practices. HardcoreMix does not receive or store your complete payment-card number.

7. When Information May Be Shared

Information may be shared with service providers that help operate the website, process payments, host content, deliver forms, provide analytics or protect the site. These providers may use information subject to their contracts and privacy policies.

Information may also be disclosed when required by law, to respond to lawful requests, to protect rights or safety, to investigate fraud or abuse, in connection with a business transfer, or when you direct or consent to the disclosure.

HardcoreMix does not sell personal information for money. Certain analytics, advertising or embedded-service activity may be treated as “sharing” or “targeted advertising” under some privacy laws.

8. Data Retention and Security

Information is retained only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including providing services, maintaining business records, resolving disputes, preventing abuse and meeting legal obligations.

Reasonable administrative and technical safeguards are used to protect information. However, no website, email transmission or storage system can be guaranteed completely secure.

9. Your Choices and Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to request access, correction, deletion or a copy of certain personal information, or to object to or restrict certain processing. You may also have the right to appeal a decision or withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To submit a request, use the contact page below and describe the request clearly. We may need to verify your identity before completing it. We may retain information when permitted or required by law.

10. Children’s Privacy

HardcoreMix is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us so the information can be reviewed and deleted where appropriate.

11. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated when website features, service providers or legal requirements change. The revised version will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date. Continued use of the website after an update means the revised policy applies to future use.