Ankita Digital Music Distribution Network (operating as "ADMD Network", "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy rights. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, process, store, and safeguard your information when you register, access, or use our platform and digital music distribution services.
1. Information We Collect
To deliver our distribution services, manage metadata, and comply with legal requirements, we collect the following types of information:
- Personal Identity Data: Legal name, government-issued identification (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, or business registration documents), date of birth, and tax status.
- Contact Details: Email address, phone number, physical address, and billing info.
- Financial & Payment Details: Bank account numbers, IFSC codes, UPI details, and tax identification numbers required for royalty payouts and TDS processing.
- Content & Metadata: Audio files, artwork, lyrics, release names, artist names, ISRCs, UPCs, and associated copyright documentation uploaded to the platform.
- Technical & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, login logs, and dashboard activity metrics.
2. How We Use Your Information
We process your personal information strictly for legitimate operational and legal purposes, including:
- Verifying user identity and preventing administrative or copyright fraud.
- Encoding, delivering, and licensing your music content to partner DSPs and distribution channels.
- Calculating royalty splits, issuing monthly earnings statements, and executing bank payouts.
- Communicating important operational updates, policy changes, and copyright notices.
- Complying with statutory obligations under Indian law, including tax deduction (TDS) and law enforcement requests.
3. Data Sharing & Third-Party Services
We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal data to third parties. We only share necessary data under strict confidentiality with:
- Digital Service Providers (DSPs): Partner streaming platforms, digital stores, telecom operators, and YouTube/Meta systems required to publish and monetize your content.
- Financial Institutions: Banking partners and payment gateways to process royalty transfers.
- Government & Legal Authorities: Regulatory bodies, tax authorities, or legal enforcement when mandated by Indian law or legal notices.
4. Data Security & Storage
We implement industry-standard encryption protocols, secure servers, and strict access controls to protect your personal identity and audio assets against unauthorized access, alteration, or loss.
However, you remain responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your platform login credentials.
5. Data Retention
Your personal information and release metadata are retained for as long as your account remains active or as required to fulfill legal, tax, or accounting obligations.
Upon contract termination, personal assets will be archived or purged in accordance with statutory compliance guidelines.
6. Your Rights
Subject to applicable laws, you have the right to access, review, update, or request corrections to your personal details stored on our servers via your dashboard account or by contacting support.
7. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any amendments will be published directly on our website with an updated revision date.
Continued usage of our services after updates signifies acceptance of the revised policy.
8. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please reach out to us.
