420 Music Distribution

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how 420 Music Distribution ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects your information when you use our website, artist dashboards, and distribution services.

Last updated: March 7, 2026

By using 420 Music Distribution, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

At-a-glance summary

How we protect you and your music data

Data we collect

Account details, contact info, payout details, music metadata, and usage analytics to operate distribution and reporting.

How we use it

To deliver your music to platforms, pay out royalties, provide analytics, secure your account, and improve our services.

Your key rights

Access, correct, delete your data, opt out of marketing, and control cookies subject to applicable laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).

Contents

  • 1. Who we are
  • 2. Information we collect
  • 3. How we use your information
  • 4. Legal bases (GDPR)
  • 5. Sharing and disclosure
  • 6. Cookies and tracking
  • 7. Music usage & royalty data
  • 8. Data retention
  • 9. Your rights & choices
  • 10. Data security
  • 11. International transfers
  • 12. Children’s privacy
  • 13. Third-party links
  • 14. Changes to this policy
  • 15. Contact us

1. Who we are

420 Music Distribution is a music distribution and related services platform that helps artists, labels, and rights holders deliver their recordings and content to digital service providers (DSPs), streaming platforms, and other partners.

2. Information we collect

Information you provide to us:

  • Account information (name, email address, password, contact details).
  • Profile information (artist/label name, biography, images, social links).
  • Music content and metadata (audio files, artwork, titles, ISRCs, UPCs, credits, lyrics, territories, genres).
  • Payment and payout details (bank or payment provider information, tax information where required).
  • Customer support communications (messages, attachments, and other information you send us).

Information we collect automatically:

  • Usage data (pages viewed, features used, time and duration of access, clicks, and interactions).
  • Log and device data (IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers).
  • Approximate location information derived from your IP address.
  • Cookies and similar technologies used for authentication, remembering your preferences, analytics, and security.

Information from third parties: We may receive listener, stream, download, and revenue data from DSPs and other distribution partners, as well as information from payment providers, fraud-prevention services, and marketing partners.

3. How we use your information

  • To create and manage your account and provide technical support.
  • To ingest, deliver, and manage your content across DSPs and platforms.
  • To calculate, report, and pay royalties and other revenue due to you.
  • To communicate with you about your account, releases, statements, and important updates.
  • To personalize your dashboard experience and recommendations.
  • To monitor, detect, and prevent fraud, abuse, or violations of our terms.
  • To analyze performance and improve the stability, security, and features of our services.
  • To comply with legal obligations, accounting requirements, and law enforcement requests.

4. Legal bases for processing (EEA/UK users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we process your personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Contract: To provide our services and fulfill our agreement with you.
  • Legitimate interests: To secure our services, improve performance, prevent fraud, and grow our business in a way that does not override your rights and freedoms.
  • Legal obligation: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and court orders.
  • Consent: For certain non-essential cookies, marketing communications, and where required by law. You can withdraw consent at any time.

5. Sharing and disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We share your information only as necessary for the purposes described in this policy:

  • With DSPs and distribution partners: To deliver your recordings, metadata, and related rights information, and to receive usage and revenue reports.
  • With payment providers: To process payouts, refunds, and other financial transactions.
  • With service providers: Including hosting, analytics, customer support, email delivery, fraud prevention, and security vendors who process data on our behalf.
  • With professional advisors: Such as lawyers, accountants, and auditors under confidentiality obligations.
  • For legal reasons: Where required to comply with the law or in response to valid legal requests, or to protect our rights, users, or the public.
  • In business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of all or a portion of our business, subject to appropriate safeguards.

6. Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to keep you signed in, remember your preferences, secure your account, and understand how our services are used. Where required by law, we will ask for your consent before setting non-essential cookies.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings and, where available, through our cookie banner or preference center. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website or dashboard.

7. Music usage, analytics, and royalty data

To operate a distribution service, we receive detailed reports from DSPs and partners about your content, including streams, downloads, playlist placements, territory data, device types, and revenue information. We use this data to:

  • Provide analytics and dashboards that help you understand your audience and performance.
  • Calculate and allocate royalties and other payments owed to you and your collaborators.
  • Detect unusual activity, potential fraud, or platform manipulation.
  • Improve our services, tools, and recommendations for artists and labels.

8. Data retention

We keep your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including for the duration of your account and for a reasonable period afterward to comply with legal, accounting, and reporting obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

We may retain certain aggregated or anonymized data that does not identify you personally for analytics, reporting, and business purposes.

9. Your rights and choices

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have some or all of the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
  • Restriction: Ask us to limit the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
  • Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
  • Objection: Object to certain types of processing, including direct marketing.
  • Consent withdrawal: Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details in the "Contact us" section below. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request. You may also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

10. Data security

We use technical and organizational measures designed to protect your personal data, including encryption in transit, access controls, and regular monitoring of our systems. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. International data transfers

Because the music industry and digital distribution are global, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including countries that may have different data protection laws. When we transfer personal data internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or other lawful transfer mechanisms, where required.

12. Children’s privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13 (or a higher age where required by local law), and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child in violation of applicable law, we will take steps to delete it. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.

13. Third-party websites and services

Our website and dashboard may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications (including DSPs, social networks, or partners). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing them with your information.

14. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, by providing additional notice (such as via email or in-app notifications).

15. Contact us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, or if you wish to exercise your rights, you can contact us at:

420 Music Distribution
Email: [email protected]
Subject line: "Privacy Request"

Have questions about your data?

We take privacy seriously at 420 Music Distribution. Reach out any time if you want to review, update, or delete your information, or if you need clarity on how your data is used.

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Minority-owned music and video distribution company empowering independent artists with real infrastructure, global reach, and smart marketing support.

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