Privacy Policy for Melody Shores

Effective Date: 9/1/25

Melody Shores values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in compliance with global privacy laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA), and the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

1. Information We Collect

When you create an account with Melody Shores, we may collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Social media profile information (if you choose to sign up via social login)

We may also collect non-personal data automatically through cookies and similar technologies, such as:

  • Browser type and device information
  • IP address
  • Usage data (pages visited, time spent, etc.)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Create and manage user accounts
  • Personalize and improve your experience on Melody Shores
  • Communicate with you (service updates, support, marketing if you opt-in)
  • Analyze site usage and improve website functionality
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA), we process personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent (when you create an account or sign up for communications)
  • Contract (to provide our services)
  • Legitimate interests (to improve services, prevent fraud, and ensure security)
  • Legal obligations (to comply with applicable laws)

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share data with:

  • Trusted service providers (hosting, analytics, email delivery, etc.)
  • Legal authorities when required by law
  • Successors in case of merger, acquisition, or asset transfer

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Melody Shores uses cookies and similar technologies for analytics, personalization, and security.

  • You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.
  • Under GDPR, you have the right to opt-in or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data as long as your account is active or as necessary to provide services. You may request deletion at any time (see Section 8).

7. Your Privacy Rights

Under GDPR (EU/EEA Users)

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Data portability (receive your data in a machine-readable format)
  • Withdraw consent at any time

Under CCPA (California Residents)

You have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect and how we use it
  • Request access to your personal information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt-out of the sale of personal information (see Section 8A below)
  • Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

Under CalOPPA (California)

  • Users can visit our site anonymously.
  • Our Privacy Policy link includes the word “Privacy” and is easily accessible.
  • Users will be notified of changes to this policy on our Privacy Policy page.
  • Users can review and update their personal information by contacting us.

Under Australia’s Privacy Act

Australian users have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about them
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Make a privacy complaint to us (see Section 10) or to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) if unresolved

8. Security

We implement reasonable safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage online is completely secure.

8A. Do Not Sell My Personal Information (California Residents)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information.

Melody Shores does not sell your personal data. However, to comply with CCPA and CalOPPA requirements, we have provided a dedicated link where California residents can exercise their opt-out rights:

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If you submit a request through this link, we will ensure that your data is excluded from any activity that could be considered a “sale” under CCPA definitions.

9. Children’s Privacy

Melody Shores is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect information from children without parental consent.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or would like to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

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🌐 https://melodyshores.net/index.php/contact-us

For Australian users, if we cannot resolve your complaint, you may contact:
Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)
Website: https://www.oaic.gov.au

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