Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 18, 2026
Introduction
Welcome to Indie Crates ("we," "our," or "us"). 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 service.
Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Email address
- Username
- Password (stored securely using industry-standard hashing)
- Optional display name and bio
Usage Information
We automatically collect certain information when you use our service:
- Crates and playlists you create
- Tracks you add to your crates
- Browser type and version
- Access times and dates
Third-Party Content
When you add tracks from Bandcamp, we store metadata about those tracks (title, artist, album artwork URL, duration) but do not store or host the actual audio files.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain our service
- Allow you to create and share music playlists
- Enable discovery of public crates created by other users
- Send service-related notifications (if you opt in)
- Improve and optimize our service
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:
- Public Crates: When you publish a crate, it becomes publicly visible along with your username.
- Service Providers: We may share data with trusted service providers who assist in operating our service (e.g., hosting providers).
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including encryption of data in transit, secure password hashing, and regular security assessments.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate personal data
- Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Export your data in a portable format
- Withdraw consent for optional data processing
To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address below.
Cookies
We use essential cookies to maintain your session and keep you logged in. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party analytics that track you across websites.
Third-Party Services
Our service links to Bandcamp for music content. When you click a link to Bandcamp, you will be subject to Bandcamp's privacy policy. We encourage you to review their privacy practices.
Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@indiecrates.com
