Terms & Policies

Last Updated: March 3, 2025

1. About Calmth Music

1.1 Service Description

Calmth Music (music.calmth.blog) is our music-focused platform.

1.2 Publisher Information

• Operator: Thomas Vermeulen
• Parent Platform: Calmth Blog
• Music Platform: Calmth Music
• Address: 5 Heienhaff, 1736 Nidderaanwen, Luxembourg

2. User Rights and Responsibilities

2.1 Acceptable Use

You may use Calmth Music for personal, non-commercial purposes and agree not to:

• Use the platform in any unlawful manner
• Transmit harmful code or spam
• Attempt unauthorized access
• Interfere with platform operations

2.2 Community Guidelines

Our community values thoughtful discussion and respectful exchange. Users must:

• Treat others with respect
• Avoid personal attacks, hate speech, or discrimination
• Keep comments relevant to discussions
• Limit self-promotion
• Respect intellectual property rights

2.3 Consequences for Violations

Violations may result in:

• Warning
• Comment removal
• Temporary ban
• Permanent ban

3. Privacy Policy

3.1 Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data in accordance with global privacy laws, including:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Dutch privacy laws
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
• Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
• Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD)
• Australian Privacy Principles (APP)
• UK Data Protection Act 2018

3.2 Contact Information

• Data Controller: Thomas Vermeulen
• Email: contact@calmth.blog
• Music Platform: music.calmth.blog

3.3 Personal Data We Collect

Automatically Collected Information:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Access timestamps
• Referring website addresses
• Playback duration statistics
• Video resolution selections

3.4 Legal Bases and Purposes

1. Legitimate Interests/Business Purposes:

• Website analytics
• Security measures
• Blog functionality
• Fraud prevention
• Music recommendations
• Streaming optimization

2. Consent:

• Non-essential cookies
• Analytics tracking

3.5 Cookie Usage

We use the following types of cookies:

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies:

• Cannot be disabled
• Essential for site functionality
• Includes WordPress session cookies
• Duration: Session/2 days for login cookies (if applicable)

2. WordPress Functionality Cookies:

• WordPress and Automattic services
• Purpose: Basic site functionality
• Types:
  • wordpress_test_cookie: Tests if cookies can be set
  • wp-settings-[user]: Maintains user preferences
  • wordpress_logged_in_[hash]: Keeps track of who is logged in (admin only)
  • wordpress_sec_[hash]: Site security cookies
• Duration: Up to 1 year for preferences

3. Analytics Cookies:

• Provider: Google Analytics
• Retention period: 26 months
• Can be disabled through cookie preferences

4. Jetpack Cookies:

• Provider: Automattic
• Purpose: Site statistics and performance
• Types:
  • tk_ai: Short term cookie for analytics
  • tk_lr: Referrer tracking cookie
  • tk_or: Referrer tracking cookie
  • tk_qs: Analytics tracking cookie
• Duration: Some session only, others up to 1 year

You can manage cookie preferences through:

• Our cookie banner
• Your browser settings
• WordPress.com settings (for Automattic services)

3.6 Data Retention

We retain personal data for:

• Analytics data: 26 months
• Server logs: 30 days
• Playback statistics: 18 months
• Audio preferences: Until consent withdrawal

3.7 Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you have the following rights:

All Users:

• Right to know what personal information we collect
• Right to request deletion of your information
• Right to opt-out of data sale (though we do not sell data)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising rights

Additional Rights for EU/UK Residents (GDPR):

• Right to access
• Right to rectification
• Right to erasure
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent
• Right to data portability
• Right to clear playback history
• Right to export preferences

Additional Rights for California Residents (CCPA/CPRA):

• Right to know and access
• Right to delete
• Right to correct
• Right to limit use of sensitive personal information
• Right to opt-out of automated decision-making
• Know about music data collection
• Delete streaming history

Additional Rights for Canadian Residents (PIPEDA):

• Right to access your personal information
• Right to challenge accuracy
• Right to withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@calmth.blog. We will respond within:

• EU/UK requests: One month
• California requests: 45 days
• Canadian requests: 30 days
• Other requests: 30 days

3.8 International Data Transfers

We process data primarily in the European Economic Area (EEA) but use some service providers (like Google Analytics and WordPress) that may process data internationally. We ensure appropriate safeguards through:

• EU Standard Contractual Clauses
• Adequacy decisions
• Other legally recognized transfer mechanisms

VideoPress data uses WordPress.com’s global CDN with SCCs.

3.9 Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

1. WordPress and Automattic Services:

• Provider: Automattic Inc.
• Purpose: Website hosting and functionality
• Privacy Policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/
• Data Processing: May process visitor data according to their privacy policy

2. Google Analytics:

• Provider: Google LLC
• Purpose: Website analytics
• Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

These services may collect additional information as described in their respective privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their privacy practices.

3.10 Do Not Track

Some browsers have “Do Not Track” features. We honor Do Not Track signals.

3.11 Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures including:

• Encryption in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls
• VideoPress encryption
• Regular security audits

3.12 Data Breach Notification

We will notify affected users and relevant authorities of data breaches as required by applicable laws:

• EU/UK: Within 72 hours
• Other jurisdictions: As required by local law

3.13 Children’s Privacy

Our blog is not intended for users under 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect information from children.

3.14 Changes to Privacy Policy

We update this policy periodically and will post notice of material changes on our website.

3.15 Jurisdiction-Specific Disclosures

California Privacy Notice (CCPA/CPRA)

In the past 12 months, we have collected:

• Internet activity information
• Device information

We do not sell personal information or share data for cross-context behavioral advertising.

Canadian Privacy Notice (PIPEDA)

We comply with Canadian privacy laws including PIPEDA where applicable.

3.16 Complaints

For EU residents:

• You can file a complaint with your local data protection authority in your EU member state
• For Netherlands-specific issues: Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (Dutch Data Protection Authority)
  Postbus 93374
  2509 AJ DEN HAAG
  autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl
• For EU-wide issues: European Data Protection Board
  edpb.europa.eu

For other jurisdictions:

• UK: Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
• California: Attorney General’s Office
• Canada: Office of the Privacy Commissioner
• Other regions: Your local data protection authority

4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1 Copyright

All content is protected by copyright laws and is property of Calmth or its content providers.

4.2 Licensing Terms

• Personal Use: Permitted with attribution
• Commercial Use: Requires written permission

Contact through https://mutemoment.com for licensing inquiries.

4.3 DMCA Compliance

Copyright infringement claims must include:

• Description of copyrighted work
• Location of infringing material
• Contact information
• Good faith statement
• Perjury statement

Submit through https://mutemoment.com

5. Disclaimers and Limitations

5.1 Content Accuracy

Information is provided “as is” without guarantees of completeness or accuracy.

5.2 External Links

We’re not responsible for third-party content or practices.

5.3 Liability Limitations

Calmth and affiliates are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

6. Governing Law

This policy is governed by Dutch law, while recognizing the applicability of local privacy laws to residents of different jurisdictions. Any disputes will be resolved in Dutch courts under Dutch jurisdiction.

7. Contact Information

For any inquiries regarding this policy:

• Email: contact@calmth.blog
• Contact Form: https://mutemoment.com

8. Additional Disclosures

• We retain data only as long as necessary for the purposes described
• We do not sell personal information
• We do not engage in automated decision-making
• We do not process sensitive personal information