Privacy Notice

Rhythm is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our Service. By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Notice.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information from and about you when you use our Service, including:

1. Personal Information: When you create an account or use certain features of our Service, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, username, and password.
2. Usage Information: We automatically collect information about your interactions with our Service, such as the content you view or listen to, the features you use, and the duration of your usage.
3. Device and Technical Information: We collect information about your device and internet connection, including your IP address, device type, operating system, browser type, and other technical information.
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and other similar technologies to collect information about your use of our Service, your preferences, and your interaction with our content and advertisements.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for various purposes, including:

1. To provide, maintain, and improve our Service.
2. To personalize your experience and deliver content, recommendations, and advertisements that may be of interest to you.
3. To communicate with you about our Service, including sending you updates, promotions, and marketing materials.
4. To monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve the functionality and user experience of our Service.
5. To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and potential security threats.

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal information with third parties in the following circumstances:

1. With service providers and partners who assist us in operating and maintaining our Service, and who are bound by contractual obligations to keep your personal information confidential and use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.
2. As required by law, in response to legal requests, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our Service, our users, or others.
3. In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, in which case your personal information may be transferred as a business asset.
4. With your consent or at your direction.

4. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal information.

5. Your Choices

You have certain choices regarding the personal information we collect and how we use it, including:

1. Accessing and updating your personal information by logging into your account and updating your account settings.
2. Opting out of receiving promotional emails by following the instructions in those emails or updating your account settings.
3. Disabling cookies in your browser settings, although this may affect the functionality and user experience of our Service.

6. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that a child under 18 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information from our records.

7. International Transfers

Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the country in which you reside. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your personal information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection rules than your country.

8. Changes to This Privacy Notice

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Notice at any time. We will notify you of any material changes to this Privacy Notice by posting the updated Privacy Notice on our website or through other appropriate means of communication. By continuing to access or use our Service after any such changes become effective, you agree to be bound by the updated Privacy Notice.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of each website you visit.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Notice or our privacy practices, please contact us at support@rhythm.watch.

11. Governing Law

This Privacy Notice and any disputes shall be governed by and construed under the laws of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Delaware.

12. Data Deletion Requests

You may request deletion of your personal data by contacting support@rhythm.watch. Please include your account details and the data you wish deleted. We will process your request in accordance with applicable laws and retention policies.

13. Your Privacy Rights (GDPR & CCPA/CPRA)

If you are located in certain jurisdictions (such as the European Union, United Kingdom, or California), you may have additional rights, including:

1. The right to access, correct, or delete your personal data.
2. The right to object to or restrict processing of your data.
3. The right to data portability (receive a copy of your data in a usable format).
4. The right to withdraw consent at any time (where applicable).
5. The right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

14. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

Under California law, users have the right to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of their personal information. Rhythm does not sell personal information for monetary value. However, we may share data with third-party partners for analytics and advertising purposes. You may opt out by contacting support@rhythm.watch.

15. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Notice, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (for example, for tax, accounting, or legal compliance purposes). When your personal information is no longer needed, we will either delete it or anonymize it so that it can no longer be associated with you.

We also periodically review the data we hold and apply criteria to determine whether continued retention is necessary. If you close your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable timeframe, unless we are legally required to keep it longer.