Welcome to ARH Music.
This Privacy Policy (“Privacy Policy”) explains how ARH Music (“ARH Music”, “Company”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, stores, processes, shares, protects, and otherwise handles your personal information when you access or use our website, dashboard, mobile applications (if any), digital platforms, APIs, software, music distribution services, publishing administration services, rights management services, royalty management services, or any other products and services offered by ARH Music (collectively, the “Services”).
ARH Music is committed to protecting your privacy and processing personal information responsibly and transparently in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
By accessing our website, creating an account, purchasing a subscription, uploading Content, or using any of our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, you must discontinue use of our Services.
1. Company Information
For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, ARH Music operates from its Principal Head Office located at:
ARH Music, Carrer del Bruc, Santa Coloma de Gramenet, Barcelona – 08923, Spain
ARH Music may maintain regional offices, representatives, contractors, or operational teams in other countries for customer support, administration, marketing, technical assistance, and related operational purposes.
However, the Principal Head Office in Spain shall remain the primary place of business for administration of this Privacy Policy unless otherwise required by applicable law.
2. Scope of this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to all individuals who interact with ARH Music, including:
Website visitors; Artists, Labels, Rights holders, Songwriters, Publishers, Producers, Composers, Subscribers, Business customers, Partners; and Any other users of our Services.
This Privacy Policy applies whether you access ARH Music through: Our website, Dashboard, Mobile applications (if available), APIs, Customer support, Email communications; or Other official ARH Music platforms.
3. Definitions
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:
“Account” means your registered ARH Music user account.
“Content” means any audio recording, music video, artwork, metadata, lyrics, composition, publishing information, contributor information, AI-generated material, promotional material, or other content submitted to ARH Music.
“Personal Data” means any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual, as defined under applicable data protection laws.
“Processing” includes collecting, recording, organizing, storing, using, transmitting, sharing, deleting, or otherwise handling Personal Data.
“DSP” means Digital Service Providers including Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Amazon Music, TikTok, Meta, Deezer, Pandora, VEVO, Boomplay, Anghami, JioSaavn, Gaana, Wynk, and other supported digital platforms.
4. Information We Collect
ARH Music may collect Personal Data directly from you, automatically through your use of the Services, or from third-party sources where permitted by law.
The categories of information we collect may include: Identity Information, Contact Information, Account Information, Payment Information, Tax Information, Music Metadata, Rights Ownership Information, Publishing Information, Device Information, Usage Information, Technical Information, Communications, Customer Support Records, Marketing Preferences; and Any other information you voluntarily provide.
5. Information You Provide
Depending on the Services you use, you may provide information including: Identity Information, Full Name, Stage Name, Company Name, Label Name, Date of Birth (where required), Government-issued identification (where required for verification), Contact Information, Email Address, Telephone Number, Postal Address, Country, State, City, Account Information, Username, Password, Profile Details, Language Preferences, Notification Preferences, Financial Information
Where applicable, payment-related information may include: Bank Account Details, PayPal Account, Payment Recipient Information, Tax Identification Numbers, VAT or GST Information, Other payment information necessary for royalty payments or subscription billing.
Payment card information may be processed by authorized third-party payment providers and may not be stored directly by ARH Music.
6. Music & Rights Information
To provide our Services, ARH Music may collect information relating to your Content, including: Track Titles, Album Titles, Artist Names, Contributor Credits, Composer Information, Songwriter Information, Producer Information, Publishing Information, Ownership Splits, Copyright Information, ISRCs, UPCs, Lyrics, Cover Artwork, Audio Files, Video Files, Release Dates, Genres, Languages, AI Content Disclosures, Licensing Information; and Other metadata reasonably necessary to distribute, administer, protect, or monetize your Content.
7. Information Collected Automatically
When you access our Services, ARH Music may automatically collect certain technical information, including: Internet Protocol (IP) Address, Browser Type, Operating System, Device Identifiers, Device Type, Screen Resolution, Language Settings, Time Zone, Referral URLs, Pages Visited, Time Spent on Pages, Clickstream Information, Login Activity, Error Logs, Crash Reports, Security Logs, Session Information; and Other technical diagnostic information.
Such information helps us improve the security, functionality, and performance of our Services.
8. Cookies and Similar Technologies
ARH Music uses cookies, pixels, web beacons, SDKs, local storage, and similar technologies to:
Authenticate users: Maintain login sessions, Improve website functionality, Analyze website traffic, Measure performance, Detect fraud, Enhance security, Remember user preferences; and Deliver relevant communications where permitted by applicable law.
Additional information regarding cookies is available in our separate Cookie Policy.
9. Information from Third Parties
We may receive information from third-party sources including:
Payment processors; Digital Service Providers (DSPs), Music industry partners, Collection societies, Publishing administrators, Rights management partners, Identity verification providers, Fraud prevention providers, Analytics providers, Marketing partners; and Publicly available sources.
We process such information only where permitted by applicable law and for purposes compatible with this Privacy Policy.
10. Legal Bases for Processing (Where Applicable)
Where required under applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), ARH Music processes Personal Data on one or more of the following legal bases:
Performance of a contract; Compliance with legal obligations, Legitimate business interests, Your consent, where required, Protection of vital interests; o, Other lawful bases recognized under applicable law.
Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time where permitted by law.
11. How We Use Your Information
ARH Music processes Personal Data only for legitimate business purposes and in accordance with applicable law.
We may use your Personal Data to: Create and manage your Account, Provide subscription-based Services, Process music distribution requests, Deliver Content to Digital Service Providers (DSPs), Administer publishing services where applicable, Process royalty reporting and payments, Verify your identity, Prevent fraud, abuse, or unauthorized activities, Respond to customer support requests, Improve the functionality, performance, and security of our Services, Communicate important account or service updates, Comply with legal, contractual, regulatory, accounting, and tax obligations, Protect the rights, property, and security of ARH Music, our users, and third parties; and Enforce our Terms & Conditions, Distribution Agreement, and other applicable policies.
12. Subscription Billing and Payment Processing
Where you purchase a Subscription or pay for any Service, ARH Music may process information necessary to complete the transaction, including billing details and payment records.
Payment transactions may be processed by independent third-party payment providers.
ARH Music does not store full payment card details where payment processing is performed by authorized payment service providers.
Payment providers process your information in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable legal requirements.
13. Royalty Administration
Where applicable, ARH Music processes Personal Data and rights-related information for the purposes of: Royalty calculations, Royalty reporting, Royalty payments, Revenue reconciliation, Tax compliance, Payment verification, Rights administration; and Financial record keeping.
Royalty information may be retained for accounting, legal, audit, and reporting purposes even after termination of your Account where required by law or legitimate business needs.
14. Publishing Administration
Where Publishing Administration services are provided, ARH Music may process information relating to: Songwriters, Composers, Lyricists, Publishers, Ownership splits, Collection societies, Publishing registrations, Mechanical rights, Performance rights; and Other publishing-related information necessary to provide the Services.
15. Rights Management Services
Where Rights Management services are provided, ARH Music may process Personal Data and Content-related information to:
Identify unauthorized uses: Administer digital rights, Submit Content to Content ID or similar systems, Process ownership information, Resolve rights disputes, Protect intellectual property; and Comply with platform or legal requirements.
16. Information Sharing
ARH Music does not sell your Personal Data.
We may share Personal Data only where reasonably necessary to operate our Services, comply with legal obligations, or protect legitimate business interests.
Recipients may include: Digital Service Providers (DSPs), Payment processors, Banking institutions, Rights management partners, Publishing administrators, Collection societies, Cloud hosting providers, Customer support providers, Analytics providers, Identity verification providers, Fraud prevention providers, Professional advisers, Auditors, Legal representatives; and Government authorities where required by applicable law.
Each recipient receives only the information reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.
17. Digital Service Providers (DSPs)
Where you request distribution of Content, ARH Music may provide relevant information to supported DSPs, including: Artist names, Release information, Metadata, Contributor information, Copyright notice, ISRCs, UPCs, Artwork, Audio files, Video files; and Other information reasonably required for digital distribution.
The processing of such information by DSPs is governed by their respective terms and privacy policies.
18. Service Providers
ARH Music may engage trusted third-party service providers to perform services on our behalf, including: Website hosting, Cloud infrastructure, Data storage, Customer support, Email delivery, Payment processing, Fraud prevention, Security monitoring, Analytics, Business communications; and Technical maintenance.
Such providers are required to process Personal Data only as necessary to provide the requested services and in accordance with applicable legal obligations.
19. Legal Disclosure
ARH Music may disclose Personal Data where reasonably necessary to: Comply with applicable law, Respond to lawful requests from public authorities, Enforce our agreements, Protect our legal rights, Investigate suspected fraud or unlawful conduct, Protect the safety of our users or the public; or Defend legal claims.
20. International Data Transfers
As ARH Music provides Services globally, Personal Data may be processed or transferred to countries outside your country of residence.
Such transfers may occur where reasonably necessary to: Provide the Services, Distribute Content internationally, Process royalty payments, Engage trusted service providers, Comply with legal obligations; or Support our worldwide business operations.
Where required by applicable law, ARH Music will implement appropriate safeguards designed to protect Personal Data during international transfers.
21. Data Security
ARH Music maintains reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect Personal Data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or unauthorized access.
Security measures may include: Access controls, Authentication procedures, Encryption where appropriate, Secure communication protocols, Monitoring systems, Backup procedures; an, Security assessments.
While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
22. Data Retention
ARH Music retains Personal Data only for as long as reasonably necessary to: Provide the Services, Maintain business records, Process royalties, Resolve disputes, Comply with tax, accounting, and legal obligations, Detect fraud; or Protect our legitimate business interests.
Retention periods may vary depending upon the nature of the information and applicable legal requirements.
Where appropriate, Personal Data may be anonymized or securely deleted once it is no longer required.
23. Business Transfers
If ARH Music undergoes a merger, acquisition, corporate restructuring, sale of assets, financing transaction, or similar business event, Personal Data may be transferred to the relevant successor or acquiring entity, subject to applicable law.
24. Security Incidents
If ARH Music becomes aware of a Personal Data security incident that is likely to result in a significant risk to individuals where notification is required by applicable law, we will take appropriate steps to investigate the incident and provide notifications as required by law.
25. Your Privacy Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to: Request access to your Personal Data, Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete Personal Data, Request deletion of Personal Data where legally applicable, Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances, Object to certain processing activities, Request portability of your Personal Data where applicable, Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent; and Submit complaints to the appropriate supervisory authority where permitted by law.
ARH Music may request reasonable information to verify your identity before responding to any privacy-related request.
Certain requests may be limited where ARH Music is legally required or otherwise permitted to retain or process Personal Data.
26. GDPR Rights (European Economic Area, United Kingdom & Switzerland)
Where the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK GDPR, or other applicable European data protection laws apply, you may exercise your rights by contacting ARH Music using the contact information provided in this Privacy Policy.
Where required by law, ARH Music will respond within the applicable statutory time limits.
Nothing in this Privacy Policy limits any mandatory rights available under applicable European data protection legislation.
27. India Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP)
Where the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 or any successor legislation applies, ARH Music will process Personal Data in accordance with the requirements of applicable Indian law.
Users may request access, correction, updating, or deletion of Personal Data where such rights are available under applicable legislation, subject to any lawful exemptions.
28. California Privacy Rights
Where applicable, residents of California may have additional privacy rights under applicable California privacy laws.
Eligible users may request information regarding the categories of Personal Data collected, request deletion of Personal Data where applicable, and exercise other rights available under applicable California law.
ARH Music does not sell Personal Data as defined under applicable California privacy legislation.
29. Marketing Communications
Where permitted by applicable law, ARH Music may send newsletters, product updates, promotional communications, educational content, surveys, or information relating to our Services.
You may opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time by: Clicking the unsubscribe link contained in our emails, Updating your account preferences; or Contacting ARH Music directly.
Service-related communications, legal notices, security notifications, billing information, and account administration messages may continue to be sent where reasonably necessary.
30. Cookies and Tracking Preferences
ARH Music uses cookies and similar technologies in accordance with its Cookie Policy.
Depending upon your location and applicable law, you may be able to: Accept or reject non-essential cookies, Modify browser cookie settings, Delete previously stored cookies; and Withdraw consent for certain tracking technologies.
Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain Services.
31. Third-Party Websites and Services
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, payment providers, Digital Service Providers (DSPs), social media platforms, or other external services.
ARH Music does not control and is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, security, or policies of such third parties.
Users should review the privacy policies of those third-party services before providing Personal Data.
32. Children’s Privacy
The Services are intended for individuals who are at least eighteen (18) years of age or the minimum legal age required to enter into a binding contract under the laws of their country.
Individuals below the applicable legal age may only use the Services with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian where permitted by applicable law.
If ARH Music becomes aware that Personal Data has been collected in violation of applicable child privacy laws, reasonable steps will be taken to delete such information where legally appropriate.
33. Changes to this Privacy Policy
ARH Music may update or modify this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in: Applicable laws, Business operations, Technology, Security practices, Services; or Regulatory requirements.
The updated Privacy Policy will be published on the ARH Music website together with the revised “Last Updated” date.
Where required by applicable law, additional notice will be provided.
Continued use of the Services after the effective date of the updated Privacy Policy constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
34. Contact Information
For questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your Personal Data, please contact:
ARH Music Principal Head Office: Carrer del Bruc, Santa Coloma de Gramenet, Barcelona – 08923. Spain
Regional Office (India): Siliguri, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India – 734014
Email: legal@arhmusic.com
Support: support@arhmusic.com
35. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Kingdom of Spain, except where mandatory data protection laws applicable to the User provide otherwise.
Nothing in this Privacy Policy limits any non-waivable rights available under applicable data protection or consumer protection legislation.
36. Electronic Acceptance
By creating an Account, purchasing a Subscription, submitting Content, accessing the Website, or otherwise using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.
Where permitted by applicable law, electronic records maintained by ARH Music, including account registration records, payment confirmations, timestamps, acceptance logs, and system records, may be used as evidence of such acceptance.
37. Entire Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy should be read together with the following documents: Terms & Conditions, Distribution Agreement, Refund Policy, Cookie Policy, Copyright & DMCA Policy, AI Music Policy; and Any additional policies published by ARH Music from time to time.
Together, these documents constitute the complete privacy framework governing your use of the Services.
Last Updated: 29 June 2026