1. Introduction
Welcome to Midwest Coast. Midwest Coast LLC (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share information when you visit our website, www.mwcoast.com, create an account, post to the site, or use our shop.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information from you when you:
- Create an account
- Post or submit content to the site
- Send us a message through our contact form
- Download music from our shop
Personal information: your name, email address, username, and anything you choose to add to your profile, such as a picture, a bio, and links.
Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data, used to keep the site working and secure. IP addresses are kept for about a day, to stop spam and abuse.
We don't take payments on this site. Albums are sold through Apple's iTunes Store, and Apple handles that purchase under its own terms and privacy policy.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Run your account and show your profile and posts
- Answer your messages and help with any problems
- Send account emails, such as a link to set or reset your password
- Keep the site secure and stop spam and abuse
- Improve the site and our content
Content production: content you post may be featured in Midwest Coast content, such as videos and podcasts, shared on platforms like YouTube, Twitch, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and others, as well as social media accounts, including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, etc.
4. Security of Your Information
We are committed to protecting your information. Passwords are stored encrypted, never as plain text, and the site is served over a secure connection. However, please remember that no method of transmission over the internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure.
5. Public Profiles and Posts
When you create an account, your profile is public, meaning anyone can view your name, username, profile picture, bio, links, and posts. Your email address is never shown.
Posts from members are reviewed before they appear on the site. Once published, they're public and may be shared or viewed by anyone. By posting, you agree to let us show your post on the site and use it as described in section 3. You can remove your own posts at any time.
6. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties without your consent, except:
- With trusted service providers who help us run the website, such as our hosting, database, file storage, email, and security providers, who only use it to provide those services and agree to keep it confidential.
- To comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, or ensure public safety.
7. Third-Party Links and Services
Our website contains links to third-party websites and services, such as YouTube, Apple Music, the iTunes Store, and Spotify. These are provided for convenience and do not signify our endorsement of such sites. Midwest Coast LLC is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.
8. User-Submitted Content
When you post to the site, it becomes publicly accessible and may be viewed, shared, or used by others. We are not responsible for user-posted content, but we strive to maintain a respectful, inclusive, and safe environment. Posts that don't follow these principles may be removed, and accounts that break them may be blocked.
9. Cookies
We use one cookie, to keep you signed in. We don't use advertising or tracking cookies. You can block cookies in your browser settings, but you won't be able to sign in.
Embedded players from YouTube and Spotify, and the spam checks on our forms, may set their own cookies under their own privacy policies.
10. Your Choices
You can edit your profile, or remove your posts, at any time. To delete your account or ask what information we have about you, email us at info@mwcoast.com.
11. Children's Privacy
Our site isn't meant for anyone under 18, and we don't knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has given us information, email info@mwcoast.com and we'll delete it.
12. Your Consent
By using our site, creating an account, or submitting content, you agree to this Privacy Policy and consent to our data practices.
By creating an account, you also agree to receive emails from us, such as account emails and occasional updates from Midwest Coast. Every update includes a way to stop getting them.
13. Changes to Our Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or change our Privacy Policy at any time. If any material changes are made, we will notify you by updating the policy on this page with the new date.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us by mail:
Midwest Coast LLC19885 Detroit Road, #205Rocky River, Ohio 44116
Or by email: info@mwcoast.com