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Gulf Music Sales Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 16, 2025

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1. Our Commitment to Your Privacy

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Gulf Music Sales ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect the information of visitors and customers ("you") of the GulfMusicSales.com website.

Our core promise to you is simple: We do not sell, rent, or distribute our customer lists or your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

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2. Information We Collect

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We collect information that you provide to us directly and information that is automatically collected when you use our website.

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a) Personal Information You Provide: This is information that can be used to identify you personally. We collect it when you make a

purchase, create an account, or contact us. This may include:

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  • Contact Information: Your name, shipping address, billing address, email address, and phone number.

  • Account Information: Your username and password if you create an account with us.

  • Payment Information: Your credit card or debit card details. Please note: All payments are processed through our secure third-party payment processor. We do not store your full credit card number on our servers.

  • Communications: Any information you provide when you contact our customer service team.

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b) Information Collected Automatically: This is non-personal information collected automatically as you navigate the site. This may include:

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  • Usage Data: Your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and the pages you visit on our site.

  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to help operate our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your browser that help the site remember your preferences, keep items in your shopping cart, and improve your overall experience. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies, but some parts of our site may not function properly without them.

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3. How We Use Your Information

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We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

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  • To Fulfill Your Orders: To process your payments, ship your products, and manage returns.

  • To Communicate With You: To send order confirmations, shipping notifications, and respond to your customer service inquiries.

  • To Improve Our Website: To analyze usage data and understand how our customers use the site, allowing us to improve its functionality and user experience.

  • For Marketing Purposes: To send you promotional emails about new products, special offers, or other information we think you may find interesting. You will only receive these communications if you have opted in, and you can opt out at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email.

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4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

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We only share your personal information in the limited circumstances described below:

  • Service Providers: We share necessary information with trusted third-party companies that perform essential services on our behalf, such as payment processing, order fulfillment (e.g., shipping carriers like UPS or FedEx), and email marketing services. These parties are contractually obligated to protect your information and are only given the data required to perform their specific function.

  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court order or subpoena).

  • Business Transfers: In the event that Gulf Music Sales is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred. We will provide notice before your personal information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

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5. Data Security

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We take the security of your information seriously and use industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect it from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Our website uses Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology to encrypt sensitive information like your payment details during transmission.

However, please remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

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6. Your Rights and Choices

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You have rights and choices regarding your personal information:

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  • Access and Update: If you have an account, you can log in to review and update your information. You can also contact us directly to request access to or correction of your data.

  • Opt-Out of Marketing: You can unsubscribe from our marketing emails at any time by following the instructions provided in every email.

  • Control Cookies: You can manage cookie preferences through your web browser settings.

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7. Children's Privacy

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Our website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected such information without parental consent, we will take steps to remove it from our servers.

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8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes.

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9. Contact Us

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If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: Email: sales@gulfmusicsales.com

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10. Your U.S. State Privacy Rights

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If you are a resident of certain U.S. states, such as California, Virginia, or Colorado, you may have additional rights regarding your personal information. This section describes your rights and explains how to exercise them.

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a) Your Privacy Rights

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Subject to certain exceptions, you have the right to request:

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  • The Right to Know and Access: You have the right to know what personal information we have collected about you, including the categories of information, the sources from which it was collected, the purpose for collecting it, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.

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  • The Right to Delete: You have the right to request that we delete personal information that we have collected from you.

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  • The Right to Correct: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate personal information that we maintain about you.

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  • The Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: You have the right to direct us not to "sell" or "share" your personal information. Gulf Music Sales does not sell your personal information for monetary payment. However, the use of some third-party cookies for online advertising may be considered "sharing" under California law.

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  • The Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: You have the right to limit our use and disclosure of your sensitive personal information (such as account login credentials) to only that which is necessary to perform the services or provide the goods you requested.

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  • The Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights, such as by denying you goods or services or providing you with a different level or quality of services.

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b) How to Exercise Your Rights

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To exercise your rights to know, delete, or correct your information, please submit a verifiable consumer request to us by either:

Only you, or a person legally authorized to act on your behalf, may make a verifiable consumer request related to your personal information. We will need to verify your identity before processing your request and may ask you for additional information to do so.

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c) Exercising Your Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing

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To opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information, as it relates to advertising cookies and trackers, please click the link below:

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Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

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We will respond to all requests within the timeframes required by law.

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