Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 27, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Raygum. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our music discovery platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Account Information: Username, email address, display name, and profile picture
  • User Content: Ratings, reviews, playlists, and other content you create
  • Communications: Feedback and support requests you send to us

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, and interactions with the platform
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address
  • Cookies: See our Cookie Policy for details

2.3 Information From Third Parties

  • Music Services: If you connect Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, or YouTube Music, we may receive information about your listening history and preferences
  • MusicBrainz: We use data from MusicBrainz for artist, release, and track information

2.4 YouTube Music Integration

When you connect your YouTube Music account to Raygum, you grant us access to manage certain aspects of your account. This integration uses the YouTube Data API Services. By using this feature, you also agree to be bound by the YouTube Terms of Service and Google Privacy Policy.

What we access:

  • Your YouTube Music playlists: We can view your existing playlists to help you manage and export your Raygum playlists
  • Playlist management: We can create new playlists and add tracks to playlists on your behalf when you choose to export playlists from Raygum
  • Basic account information: Your YouTube channel name and profile information for display purposes

How we use this access:

  • To export your Raygum playlists to YouTube Music when you request it
  • To display your connected YouTube Music account status in your settings
  • We do not access or store your YouTube viewing history
  • We do not post or share content without your explicit action

You can revoke Raygum's access to your YouTube Music account at any time through your Google Account permissions page, or by disconnecting the service in your Raygum settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • Provide and improve our music discovery services
  • Personalize your experience and recommendations
  • Enable social features like following other users
  • Communicate with you about updates and features
  • Respond to support requests and feedback
  • Analyze usage patterns to improve the platform
  • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data:

  • Publicly: Your username, profile picture, ratings, playlists, and other content you choose to make public
  • With Service Providers: Trusted third parties who help us operate the platform (hosting, analytics, authentication)
  • For Legal Reasons: When required by law or to protect our rights
  • With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share information

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption, access controls, and secure hosting. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to or restrict certain processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us through our feedback form or email.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you delete your account, we will remove or anonymize your personal data, though some information may be retained for legal or legitimate business purposes.

8. Children's Privacy

Raygum is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on the platform or sending you an email.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us through our feedback form.