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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 23 May 2026

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 23 May 2026

Last Updated: 23 May 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how YG SoundLab ("YG SoundLab", "we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, stores, and protects your information when you use our website, artist portal, and related services.

This policy applies to:

  • Main Website: ygsoundlab.in
  • Artist Dashboard: artists.ygsoundlab.in

YG SoundLab is owned and operated by YG CORPORATION, a sole proprietorship registered in Delhi, India.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information from users and artists:

A. Account Information

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Username
  • Password (encrypted)
  • Phone number

B. Artist & Release Information

  • Artist/stage name
  • Release metadata
  • Song titles
  • Lyrics
  • Cover artwork
  • Audio files
  • Genre and language information

C. KYC & Payment Information

For royalty withdrawals, we may collect:

  • Legal name
  • Bank account details
  • UPI ID
  • PAN card or government-issued identification
  • Address verification documents

KYC verification is mandatory before royalty withdrawals are processed.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Operate the YG SoundLab platform
  • Distribute music to streaming platforms
  • Process royalty payments
  • Verify artist identity
  • Prevent fraud and fake streaming activity
  • Improve platform functionality
  • Provide customer support
  • Communicate important service updates
  • Promote releases and artists
  • Maintain legal and financial compliance

3. Music & Promotional Usage

Artists retain ownership of their uploaded content.

By using our services, artists grant YG SoundLab a non-exclusive right to:

  • Distribute uploaded music
  • Use artist names and branding
  • Showcase releases on our platform
  • Promote releases through social media, marketing materials, and website content

Such promotional use does not require additional compensation or royalties.

4. Payment & Royalty Information

Royalty payouts are processed only after:

  • Meeting the minimum withdrawal threshold of ₹2999 INR
  • Successful KYC verification

Payment methods may include:

  • UPI
  • IMPS
  • NEFT
  • RTGS
  • Bank Transfer

We may use third-party payment processors or banking partners to facilitate transactions.

5. Third-Party Services & Infrastructure

YG SoundLab may use trusted third-party providers to operate services, including:

  • Cloudflare R2 — media storage
  • Supabase — database systems
  • Vercel — hosting infrastructure
  • Payment gateways and banking providers
  • Streaming distribution partners

Uploaded content and user information may be processed or stored through these systems.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to help protect user data.

However, no internet-based platform can guarantee absolute security.

Users are responsible for:

  • Maintaining password confidentiality
  • Securing their devices and accounts
  • Avoiding unauthorized account sharing

7. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary for:

  • Service operation
  • Financial compliance
  • Fraud prevention
  • Legal obligations
  • Royalty accounting

Draft or unpublished releases may be automatically removed after 30 days.

8. Account Deletion Requests

Users may request account deletion by contacting support@ygsoundlab.in.

Upon request, we may delete or anonymize personal data unless retention is legally required for:

  • Financial compliance
  • Tax records
  • Fraud prevention
  • Legal disputes

Previously distributed releases may remain temporarily active until removal is processed by partner platforms.

9. We Do Not Sell Personal Data

YG SoundLab does not sell artist or user personal data to advertisers or third parties.

We only share information when necessary to:

  • Provide services
  • Process payments
  • Distribute music
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Prevent fraud or abuse

10. Cookies & Analytics

Our websites may use:

  • Cookies
  • Authentication tokens
  • Analytics tools
  • Performance monitoring systems

These technologies help improve:

  • Login functionality
  • Website performance
  • User experience
  • Security and fraud prevention

Users may disable cookies through browser settings, though certain features may stop functioning properly.

11. Children's Privacy

YG SoundLab services are not intended for children under 13 years of age.

Users under 18 should use the platform with parental or legal guardian permission.

12. Copyright & Abuse Reporting

If you believe content distributed through YG SoundLab infringes your rights, contact support@ygsoundlab.in.

Please include:

  • Your identification details
  • Proof of ownership
  • Release links
  • Description of the issue

We may remove content or suspend accounts during investigation.

13. International Services

Streaming platforms receiving distributed music may operate internationally.

By using our services, you understand that your content and metadata may be processed across multiple countries and platforms.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

Updated versions will be published on ygsoundlab.in and artists.ygsoundlab.in.

Continued use of our services after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

15. Contact Information

YG SoundLab

Owned and operated by YG CORPORATION

Delhi, India

Support Email: support@ygsoundlab.in

Questions? Email support@ygsoundlab.in

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