This Privacy Policy explains how Bay Owl Studios (“we” or “us”) handles information, including personal data, collected from you or provided to us through our online services on this website, bayowl.studio (the “Site”). Please read carefully to understand our data protection practices and how we safeguard your information.

 

WHO WE ARE

Bay Owl Studios, the data controller, is responsible for the processing of personal data in line with applicable data protection law. We may share data with other Bay Owl entities as independent data controllers. This Privacy Policy details how Bay Owl Studios manages and protects personal data.

In this Privacy Policy, “Bay Owl Studios” refers to all entities under common control with Bay Owl, including subsidiaries and affiliated organisations.

 

PRIVACY ENQUIRIES

For any privacy-related questions, please contact Bay Owl Studios at manager+privacypolicy@bayowl.studio.

For all other enquiries unrelated to privacy, please refer to our FAQ section for contact details.

 

INFORMATION WE MAY COLLECT FROM YOU

When you engage with our Site or services—such as through rehearsals & jams, recording services, mix/master & music post, film audio post, podcasts & audiobooks, independent artist/creator specials, or studio subscriptions—we may collect the following data:

 

– Information You Provide: Information provided through forms on our Site, email, social media, phone, or other methods. This may include name, email address, phone number, date of birth, payment details, and other relevant information (e.g., order details, content you upload, comments).

– Information We Collect Automatically: During each visit, we may automatically gather technical details (IP address, browser type, operating system) and information about your activity on our Site (e.g., pages viewed, interaction data, etc.).

– Device Information: Details such as device identifiers, geographic location (e.g., GPS, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi signals), and time zone.

– Information from Other Sources: Data may also be sourced from business partners, advertising networks, social media, and analytics providers.

 

 

INFORMATION FROM CONNECTED ACCOUNTS

 

If you connect your social media or other accounts to our Site, we may collect information you allow via these Connected Accounts (e.g., name, email, location, gender, activity). You control what is shared based on your settings in the Connected Accounts.

 

 

JOB APPLICANTS

 

If applying for a job, we may collect application-related information and may verify your credentials and references.

 

 

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

 

We use information to:

 

– Process and respond to your enquiries, service requests, or bookings.

– Provide updates on services and offers relevant to you.

– Personalise content and recommend services based on your interests.

– Deliver targeted advertising based on behaviour and preferences (for details, see our Cookies Policy).

– Improve Site functionality, content presentation, and security.

– Carry out obligations under any contract entered with us.

– Fulfil legal obligations and ensure regulatory compliance.

– Facilitate analytics and assess service engagement, including tracking competition entries, site interactions, and advertising efficacy.

– Maintain communication about your Bay Owl Studios account and service updates.

 

 

DISCLOSURE OF YOUR INFORMATION

 

Bay Owl Studios may share your data with selected third parties:

 

– Service Providers: For performing contracts, fulfilling your orders, and managing Site operations.

– Advertising Networks and Social Media: For targeted advertising, performance measurement, and audience analysis.

– Business Partners: For promotions and joint offerings.

– Analytics Providers: For Site and service optimisation.

– Legal Requirements: To comply with obligations, including fraud prevention or safety requirements.

– Prospective Buyers: In connection with business mergers, sales, or acquisitions.

 

 

DATA SECURITY AND TRANSFER

 

We employ rigorous security measures to protect data. While we strive to ensure the security of your data transmitted to our Site, internet transmissions are inherently not 100% secure. Any transmission is at your own risk.

 

Your data may be stored or processed outside India, as permitted by law, including transfers to locations that may not have equivalent data protection laws.

 

 

COOKIES POLICY

 

Our Site uses cookies to distinguish users and personalise your experience. Cookies collect anonymised data, which helps us understand user behaviour and improve the Site’s functionality. Types of cookies we use include:

 

– Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for Site operations.

– Analytics Cookies: For understanding and improving user experience.

– Functionality Cookies: To remember preferences and provide a customised experience.

– Targeting/Advertising Cookies: To show relevant ads and track advertising effectiveness.

– Social Media Cookies: To share Site activity on social networks.

 

For more information on cookies and how to manage your settings, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

 

 

CHILDREN

 

Our Site is not directed at children (as defined by applicable law), and we do not knowingly collect data from children without parental consent, except as permitted by law.

 

 

YOUR RIGHTS

 

Under applicable law, you have the right to:

 

– Access, correct, or delete your data.

– Object to or restrict data processing.

– Withdraw consent where previously provided.

– Lodge a complaint with a regulatory authority.

 

Requests to exercise rights or update your information should be directed to manager+privacypolicy@bayowl.studio. For verification, we may require identity confirmation.

 

 

RETENTION

 

We retain personal data as necessary to provide our services, fulfil legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

 

 

INDIA PRIVACY RIGHTS

 

As per the Consumer Protection Act 2019 and Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, Indian residents have specific privacy rights, including:

 

– Sale of Data: Data sharing for advertising may be considered a sale. We do not knowingly sell data of minors. Opt-out requests can be sent to manager+privacypolicy@bayowl.studio.

– Do-Not-Track: We do not currently respond to “do-not-track” signals.

 

 

CHANGES TO OUR PRIVACY POLICY

 

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

 

 

CONTACT

 

For privacy concerns or to exercise your rights, contact manager+privacypolicy@bayowl.studio.