Privacy Policy
Short version: We collect your email if you sign up for the mailing list. We don't sell it. We use it to send you what you asked for. Payment data is handled by Payhip — we never see your card number.
Who We Are
This website (placidchills.com) is operated by Soumyajit, an independent music producer operating under the name Placidchills, based in Mumbai, India. References to "we", "us", or "our" throughout this policy refer to Soumyajit / Placidchills.
What Information We Collect
Email addresses
If you submit your email address through the website (to receive a free beat, newsletter updates, or mastering announcements), we collect and store your email address. This is voluntary — you are not required to provide it to browse the site.
Purchase information
When you purchase a beat licence, mastering service, or any other product through this website, your payment is processed by Payhip or Razorpay. We do not collect or store your credit or debit card information. We may receive a notification of your purchase (name, email, product purchased) from these platforms to fulfil your order.
Usage data
We may use basic analytics tools to understand how visitors use the website (pages visited, time on site, general location). This data is aggregated and does not identify you personally.
How We Use Your Information
- To deliver the free beat or resource you requested
- To send occasional emails about new beats, mastering openings, and discounts
- To fulfil orders and deliver purchased files
- To respond to enquiries sent via the website or social media
We will not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services which may process your data under their own privacy policies:
- Payhip — handles beat purchases and file delivery. Payhip Privacy Policy
- Razorpay — handles mastering service payments. Razorpay Privacy Policy
- MailerLite — manages our email list. MailerLite Privacy Policy
- Spotify — embedded track players. Spotify may set cookies when you interact with embedded players.
- Airtable — used internally to manage the beat catalogue. Customer data is not stored in Airtable.
Email Communications
Every email we send includes an unsubscribe link. You can opt out at any time. Once unsubscribed, your email will be removed from our active list within 7 days. You may request complete deletion of your data by contacting us directly.
Data Retention
We retain your email address for as long as you remain subscribed or have an active purchase relationship with us. Purchase records may be retained for up to 7 years for accounting and legal compliance purposes.
Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of any personal data we hold about you. To exercise these rights, contact us via @placidchills_ on Instagram or through our website.
Children's Privacy
This website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of the website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. The "last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
Contact
Questions about this policy? Reach out via @placidchills_ on Instagram.