Privacy Policy

Last modified: February 21, 2026

Introduction

Audiopool Inc. ("AUDIOPOOL," "Company," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through our compliance with this Privacy Policy.

This Privacy Policy describes the types of information we may collect from you or that you may provide when you visit or use https://www.audiopool.io/ and any related websites, applications, and services we operate (collectively, the "Services"), and our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing that information. Any capitalized terms not defined in this Privacy Policy have the meanings set forth in our Terms of Use.

This Privacy Policy applies to information we collect:

  • on or through the Services;

  • in email, text, and other electronic messages between you and the Services; and

  • through your interactions with us in connection with the Services.

This Privacy Policy does not apply to information collected:

  • offline or through any other means not described above; or

  • by any third party (including through any website, app, or content, including advertisements, that may link to or be accessible from the Services), except as expressly described in this Privacy Policy.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, your choice is not to use the Services. By accessing or using the Services, you agree to this Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy may change from time to time (see Changes to This Privacy Policy). Your continued use of the Services after we make changes is deemed acceptance of those changes, so please check this Privacy Policy periodically for updates.

Children Under the Age of 18

Our Services are not intended for children under 18 years of age. No one under 18 may use the Services or provide any information to us through the Services.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we learn we have collected or received personal information from a child under 18, we will delete that information, subject to legal obligations and technical limitations (including the limitations of public blockchain records). If you believe we may have information from or about a child under 18, please contact us at support@audiopool.io.

Information We Collect About You and How We Collect It

We collect several types of information from and about users of the Services, including:

1) Personal Information

Information by which you may be personally identified or contacted, such as:

  • legal name;

  • email address;

  • phone number (if collected);

  • mailing address (if collected);

  • tax or payout-related information (if required for reward payouts or compliance);

  • government-issued identification or verification information (if required for identity verification, KYC, fraud prevention, or compliance).

2) Account and Profile Information

Information associated with your account and profile, such as:

  • username / user handle;

  • profile image;

  • profile bio;

  • banner image;

  • link-in-bio content;

  • account preferences and settings;

  • account identifiers.

3) Wallet and Onchain Participation Information

Information related to your use of blockchain-enabled features of the Services, such as:

  • your embedded wallet address and/or connected wallet address;

  • wallet-related identifiers associated with your account;

  • Staking and Unstaking activity;

  • chart participation activity;

  • reward eligibility and reward distribution records;

  • smart contract addresses and track-linked contract identifiers; and

  • other onchain activity associated with your use of the Services.

Some of this information may be publicly visible on blockchain networks and may be immutable.

4) Artist and Content Information

If you are an Artist (or otherwise upload content), we may collect:

  • Track files and related uploads;

  • artwork, titles, descriptions, and metadata;

  • account and profile information associated with your Artist account; and

  • information you provide in support requests, rights/infringement reports, or onboarding forms.

5) Usage and Device Information

Information about your interactions with the Services and the devices you use, such as:

  • IP address;

  • browser type and version;

  • device identifiers;

  • operating system;

  • referring URLs;

  • pages or screens viewed;

  • clicks, session activity, and interaction logs;

  • dates and times of access; and

  • approximate location inferred from IP address.

6) Communications Information

Information contained in communications with us, including:

  • emails and support messages;

  • survey responses; and

  • feedback submissions.

7) Information From Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, including:

  • authentication and wallet infrastructure providers (such as Dynamic or similar providers);

  • analytics providers;

  • fraud prevention or identity verification providers;

  • payment or payout service providers;

  • marketing, sponsorship, or reward fulfillment partners; and

  • social media or login providers (if enabled).

How We Collect Information

We collect information:

1) Directly From You

When you:

  • create an account;

  • set up your profile;

  • use chart, Staking, reward, or other platform features;

  • upload Tracks or other content;

  • contact support;

  • respond to surveys;

  • participate in promotions, missions, or reward programs; or

  • provide identity verification or payout information.

2) Automatically

As you navigate and interact with the Services, we may use automatic data collection technologies to collect usage, device, and technical information, including through:

  • cookies;

  • web beacons / pixels;

  • server logs;

  • analytics tools; and

  • similar tracking technologies.

3) From Third Parties

We may receive information from third parties that support our Services, including identity, wallet, analytics, payout, compliance, fraud prevention, and sponsorship/reward partners.

4) From Public Blockchain Networks

Certain participation activity (including Staking, Unstaking, and reward-related transactions) may be recorded on public blockchain networks. We may collect and associate onchain records with your account and use of the Services.

Information You Provide to Us

The information you provide to us through the Services may include:

  • account registration information;

  • profile and link-in-bio content;

  • Artist uploads (Tracks, artwork, metadata, descriptions);

  • support messages and correspondence;

  • identity verification and payout information (where applicable);

  • information submitted in connection with rewards, promotions, or redemption;

  • survey responses and feedback; and

  • information you choose to make available through public profile or sharing features.

If you submit content or profile information to public areas of the Services, that information may be visible to other users and may be shared by others. We cannot control the actions of other users with whom you choose to share information, and we cannot guarantee that your public content will not be viewed by unauthorized persons.

Information We Collect Automatically

As you use the Services, we may automatically collect:

  • usage details (traffic data, logs, clicks, and interactions);

  • device and browser information;

  • IP address and approximate geolocation; and

  • performance and diagnostics data.

This information helps us:

  • operate and secure the Services;

  • understand usage and improve features;

  • personalize your experience;

  • detect fraud, abuse, and technical issues; and

  • maintain system integrity.

We may associate automatically collected information with information we collect directly from you or receive from third parties.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We and our service providers may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your use of the Services.

Cookies

Cookies are small files placed on your device. We may use them to:

  • keep you logged in;

  • remember preferences;

  • analyze usage;

  • improve performance and security; and

  • support certain platform features.

You may refuse browser cookies through your browser settings, but if you do so, some parts of the Services may not function properly.

Web Beacons / Pixels

Pages of the Services and our emails may contain small electronic files (such as web beacons or pixel tags) that help us measure usage, engagement, and system performance.

Third-Party Use of Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies

Some content or features on the Services, including ads or sponsored content (if present), may be served or supported by third parties. Those third parties may use cookies, pixels, or similar technologies to collect information about your use of the Services and other online services.

We do not control third parties’ tracking technologies or how they may be used. If you have questions about third-party advertising or tracking, please contact the relevant provider directly.

How We Use Your Information

We may use information that we collect about you or that you provide to us for the following purposes:

To Provide and Operate the Services

  • create and manage your account;

  • enable playback, chart participation, Staking, and related features;

  • provide profile, sharing, and Artist tools;

  • administer rewards, missions, and other platform programs; and

  • provide customer support.

To Process Rewards, Redemption, and Compliance

  • determine reward eligibility;

  • administer reward distributions and redemptions;

  • process payout-related information (where applicable);

  • conduct identity verification, KYC, sanctions screening, tax documentation, and related compliance checks where required; and

  • prevent fraud, abuse, and manipulation.

To Communicate With You

  • send account and service-related notices;

  • send support responses;

  • notify you of changes to the Services, Terms of Use, Artist License Agreement, or this Privacy Policy; and

  • send updates about platform features, rewards, or programs.

To Improve and Secure the Services

  • analyze usage and trends;

  • debug and troubleshoot issues;

  • protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and abuse; and

  • maintain network and information systems security.

For Marketing and Promotions

  • send marketing communications about our own products or services (subject to your choices and applicable law);

  • support promotions, sponsorships, and platform campaigns; and

  • measure campaign effectiveness.

For Legal and Business Purposes

  • comply with law, regulation, legal process, and enforcement requests;

  • enforce our Terms of Use, Artist License Agreement, and other agreements;

  • protect the rights, property, and safety of AUDIOPOOL, users, Artists, sponsors, and others; and

  • support corporate transactions (e.g., merger, acquisition, asset sale).

We may also use your information for any other purpose disclosed to you at the time you provide it or with your consent.

Fan Participation Data; Public Visibility and Sharing With Artists and Sponsors

AUDIOPOOL is a fan-powered music platform, and certain information related to your profile, wallet, and participation in chart features may be visible to others or shared with relevant third parties as part of the Services.

Publicly Visible Information

Certain information may be publicly visible through the Services and/or through blockchain records associated with platform activity, including:

  • your Web3 wallet address;

  • your user handle;

  • your public profile information (such as profile image, bio, and other profile content you choose to make available); and

  • certain participation activity (such as support/Staking activity), to the extent displayed in the Services or recorded onchain.

Information Shared Privately With Relevant Artists and Sponsors

We may share certain information with:

  • Artists whose Tracks you support or engage with; and

  • sponsors, brand partners, or reward partners involved in chart programs, rewards, reward fulfillment, or redemption,

where reasonably necessary for platform operations, artist analytics and fan engagement, reward administration, reward fulfillment or redemption, fraud prevention, compliance, customer support, or related Services operations.

This information may include:

  • your Web3 wallet address;

  • your user handle;

  • your profile information;

  • your legal name; and

  • your email address.

We do not share more information than is reasonably necessary for the applicable purpose. Third parties receiving personal information from us are required to use it only for the authorized purpose and in accordance with applicable law and our contractual restrictions.

We may share personal information with relevant Artists and sponsors, and those parties may use that information for fan engagement, marketing, promotional outreach, and sales of their own products and services, subject to applicable law, user choices, and any applicable contractual restrictions. Artists and sponsors may not resell personal information obtained through the Services to third parties.

Where we share information with an Artist, we limit that sharing to the Artist(s) whose Track(s) you supported or engaged with, and only to the extent reasonably necessary for the applicable Services purpose.

Disclosure of Your Information

We may disclose aggregated or de-identified information about users without restriction, where permitted by law.

We may disclose personal information that we collect or that you provide as described in this Privacy Policy:

1) To Service Providers and Vendors

To contractors, service providers, and other third parties we use to support our business and Services, including providers for:

  • hosting and infrastructure;

  • authentication and wallet services;

  • analytics;

  • customer support;

  • identity verification and compliance;

  • payout processing;

  • fraud prevention; and

  • communications and email delivery.

These parties are generally bound by contractual obligations to protect personal information and use it only for authorized purposes.

2) To Artists and Sponsors

As described in Fan Participation Data; Public Visibility and Sharing With Artists and Sponsors, we may share certain user information with relevant Artists and sponsors/brand partners for platform operations, fan engagement, rewards, redemption, compliance, and related purposes.

3) To Affiliates and Corporate Transaction Parties

To our subsidiaries, affiliates, and to a buyer or successor in the event of a merger, divestiture, restructuring, reorganization, dissolution, or other sale or transfer of some or all of our assets.

4) To Payment, Payout, and Compliance Providers

To payment processors, payout providers, financial institutions, identity verification vendors, compliance providers, and similar partners for reward distribution, tax documentation, fraud prevention, and compliance.

5) For Legal and Safety Reasons

We may disclose personal information:

  • to comply with any court order, law, or legal process, including responding to government or regulatory requests;

  • to enforce our Terms of Use, Artist License Agreement, and other agreements; and

  • if we believe disclosure is necessary or appropriate to protect the rights, property, or safety of AUDIOPOOL, our users, Artists, sponsors, or others, including in connection with fraud prevention, security, or abuse investigations.

6) With Your Consent

For any other purpose disclosed by us when you provide the information or with your consent.

Onchain Data and Public Blockchain Disclosures

Certain actions in the Services (including Staking, Unstaking, chart participation, and reward-related transactions) may be recorded on public blockchain networks. Blockchain records may include wallet addresses, timestamps, transaction data, smart contract addresses, and other onchain metadata.

Please note:

  • blockchain records may be publicly visible;

  • blockchain transactions are generally irreversible; and

  • blockchain records may be immutable, meaning they may not be deleted or modified.

AUDIOPOOL does not intend to place your legal name, email address, or similar account details onchain. You should not include personal information in Track metadata, profile content, or other content you submit that may become publicly visible or recorded onchain.

Your Privacy Choices and Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to request access to, correction of, deletion of, or a copy of certain personal information we hold about you, and the right to object to or restrict certain processing.

You may also:

  • update certain account or profile information through your account settings (if available);

  • opt out of promotional emails by using the unsubscribe link in those emails; and

  • request account deletion by contacting us at support@audiopool.io (or through in-app tools, if available).

Please note that we may retain certain information as required or permitted by law, including for legal, tax, compliance, fraud prevention, security, dispute resolution, and enforcement purposes. In addition, certain information may remain publicly visible or may not be deleted or modified, including public blockchain records (such as onchain wallet activity) and content or data already shared with others as part of the Services.

We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.

Accessing, Correcting, and Deleting Your Information

You may review and update certain account and profile information by logging into your account and visiting your account/profile settings.

You may also contact us at support@audiopool.io to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we hold about you, subject to applicable law.

Please note:

  • We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.

  • We may not accommodate a request if doing so would violate law, legal obligations, or security requirements.

  • We may retain certain information as required by law, for fraud prevention, compliance, dispute resolution, or legitimate business purposes.

  • Public blockchain records and certain onchain data may remain publicly visible and may not be deleted or modified.

  • Content or profile information you made public may remain visible in cached, archived, or copied versions outside our control.

Additional Rights for Certain Jurisdictions

U.S. State Privacy Rights

Residents of certain U.S. states may have additional privacy rights under applicable law (such as rights to know, access, correct, delete, opt out of certain processing, and portability).

Depending on where you live, and subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

  • know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, sell, or share;

  • access a copy of your personal information;

  • request correction of inaccurate personal information;

  • request deletion of personal information;

  • opt out of targeted advertising, certain profiling, or certain sales/sharing of personal information (as defined by applicable law);

  • not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights; and

  • request portability of certain personal information.

To exercise privacy rights (or appeal a decision on a request), contact us at support@audiopool.io.

If you are a Nevada resident, you may also submit a request regarding Nevada’s limited sale opt-out rights at support@audiopool.io. However, we do not currently sell personal information in a way that triggers Nevada’s opt-out requirements.

UK and EEA Privacy Rights

If you are located in the UK or EEA, you may have additional data protection rights under applicable law, including rights to:

  • be informed about how we process your personal data;

  • access your personal data;

  • correct inaccurate data;

  • erase your data in certain circumstances;

  • restrict processing in certain circumstances;

  • object to processing in certain circumstances;

  • data portability in certain circumstances; and

  • lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

Lawful Bases for Processing

Where required, we rely on one or more lawful bases to process your personal data, including:

  • performance of a contract (e.g., to provide the Services and account features);

  • legitimate interests (e.g., operating and improving the Services, security, fraud prevention, analytics, communications, and platform integrity);

  • compliance with legal obligations (e.g., KYC, tax, regulatory, and legal process obligations); and

  • consent (where required by law, such as for certain marketing or cookies).

International Data Transfers

Because AUDIOPOOL operates from the United States and may use service providers in multiple countries, your personal data may be transferred to and processed outside your country of residence, including in the United States.

Where required by law, we use appropriate safeguards for international transfers, such as standard contractual clauses or other lawful transfer mechanisms.

EU Data Protection Rights 

In addition to the practices and rights discussed in this privacy policy, residents of the EU have certain additional rights and guidelines.

Your data protection rights

If you are a resident of the EU, you are entitled to the following data protection rights:

  • The right to be informed – You have the right to know what Personal Information we are processing, why, and who else the data may be passed to.

  • The right to access – You have the right to request for copies of your Personal Information. We may charge you a small fee for this service.

  • The right to rectification – You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate. You also have the right to request us to complete the information you believe is incomplete.

  • The right to erasure – You have the right to request that we erase your Personal Information, under certain conditions.

  • The right to restrict processing – You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your Personal Information, under certain conditions.

  • The right to object to processing – You have the right to object to our company’s processing of your Personal Information, under certain conditions.

  • The right to data portability – You have the right to request that our company transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

Lawful Basis for the Processing of Personal Information

We are required to demonstrate a lawful basis processing Personal Information. We rely on legitimate interest to process data for the following purposes:

  • Data analytics

  • Managing user accounts

  • Operating, modifying and improving the Platform

  • Identifying usage trends

  • Customizing content and user experience

  • Web hosting

  • Direct marketing

  • Fraud prevention

  • Network and information systems security

  • To determine the effectiveness of ads

  • To serve ads based on user behavior and preferences

  • Responding to user questions and requests for information

  • Comply with laws and regulations and enforce Company’s Terms of Use and other legal rights

International Data Transfer 

Because we operate the Platform from the US, your Personal Information may be transferred to the US and/or to countries or territories outside the EEA or Switzerland not recognized by the European Commission as ensuring an adequate level of protection pursuant to the GDPR. Where required, data transfers will be made subject to the terms of the applicable EU Standard Contractual Clauses or with your consent. We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that Personal Information is treated securely and in accordance with this privacy policy in respect of such transfer. 

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • provide the Services;

  • maintain your account;

  • administer rewards and related programs;

  • comply with legal, tax, accounting, and regulatory obligations;

  • prevent fraud and abuse; and

  • resolve disputes and enforce agreements.

Retention periods vary depending on the type of information and the reason we hold it. We may retain de-identified or aggregated information for longer periods where permitted by law.

Please note that onchain data recorded on public blockchain networks may remain publicly visible indefinitely and may not be deleted.

Data Security

We have implemented measures designed to secure your personal information from accidental loss and from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. While we use commercially reasonable safeguards, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for securing your devices. If you believe your account or wallet access has been compromised, contact us promptly at support@audiopool.io.

Third-Party Services and Links

The Services may contain links to third-party websites, tools, or services, and may rely on third-party providers (such as authentication, wallet, payout, analytics, and sponsor/reward partners). This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party sites or services except as expressly described herein.

Your use of third-party services may be subject to the privacy policies and terms of those third parties. We encourage you to review those policies.

Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we may notify you by email, through the Services, or by other reasonable means.

The date this Privacy Policy was last modified is shown at the top. Your continued use of the Services after an updated Privacy Policy becomes effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy, to the extent permitted by law.

Contact Information

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact us at: support@audiopool.io

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© 2025 AUDIOPOOL. All Rights Reserved

© 2025 AUDIOPOOL. All Rights Reserved