Privacy Policy
How we collect, use and protect your data.
1. Introduction
SongFinderbyLyrics.com ("we", "us" or "our") operates a song lyric search and identification platform designed to deliver fast, relevant results whilst protecting user privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose and safeguard information obtained through our website at https://search.songfinderbylyrics.com/ (collectively, the "Service").
2. Applicable law
Our principal offices and data centres are located in Ludlow, Shropshire, United Kingdom. This policy and your use of the Service are governed by the laws of England and Wales. By accessing our Service, you consent to the transfer, storage and processing of your data in the UK and other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.
3. Information we collect
3.1 IP address
We automatically record your IP address when you access our Service. This allows us to:
- Deliver geographically relevant content and advertisements
- Detect and prevent fraudulent activity, abuse and security threats
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service
- Generate anonymised analytics for service improvement
3.2 Location data
We derive approximate location information (city and country level) from your IP address but do not collect precise geolocation data unless you explicitly grant permission.
3.3 Device & browser information
Through server logs and automated technologies, we collect device type, operating system, browser type and version, screen resolution, and language preferences. This information enables us to optimise our Service across different platforms, diagnose technical issues and analyse usage patterns.
4. How we use your information
We use collected information to provide and maintain the Service, personalise your experience, deliver relevant advertisements, improve our platform, ensure security, and comply with applicable laws.
6. Third-party services
We work with third-party advertising and analytics providers, including Google AdSense and Google Analytics, who may collect data through cookies and similar technologies.
7. Data sharing & disclosure
We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist in operating our platform, advertising partners, and law enforcement when required by law.
8. Data retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, or as required by applicable law.
9. Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, delete or port your personal data, as well as the right to restrict or object to certain processing activities.
10. California privacy rights (CCPA)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal information is being collected
- Know whether their personal information is sold or disclosed and to whom
- Say no to the sale of personal information
- Access their personal information
- Equal service and price, even if they exercise their privacy rights
We do not sell personal information in the traditional sense, but we do share data with advertising partners, which may be considered a "sale" under CCPA. You can opt-out of this sharing by adjusting your cookie preferences.
11. Children's privacy
Our Service is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete it.
12. Third-party links
Our Service contains links to other websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third-party sites or services.
13. Changes to this policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
14. Complaints
If you have a complaint about our data practices, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights.
15. Contact us
For privacy-related enquiries, please use our contact form with "Privacy Enquiry" in the subject line.