Legal Document

Privacy Policy

Effective date: 1 January 2025 · Last updated: 1 January 2025
Issued by: Hellström Trading i Göteborg AB — operating IWEYmusic.com

This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Swedish data protection law.

1. Data Controller

Hellström Trading i Göteborg AB
Registered in Sweden
Platform: IWEYmusic.com
Contact: support@iweymusic.com

We are the data controller for all personal data processed through IWEYmusic.com. For data-related requests, contact us at the email above. We will respond within 30 days.

2. Data We Collect

2.1 Account Data

When you register an account, we collect:

2.2 Creator Data

Creators (users who upload music) additionally provide:

2.3 Payment Data

Payment card details are processed directly by Stripe and are never stored on our servers. We retain records of transaction amounts, dates, and references for accounting and dispute resolution.

2.4 Usage Data

We automatically collect:

2.5 Communications

If you contact us, we retain records of that correspondence including email content and attachments.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Processing ActivityLegal Basis (GDPR)
Creating and managing your accountArticle 6(1)(b) — Contract performance
Processing paymentsArticle 6(1)(b) — Contract performance
Sending transactional emailsArticle 6(1)(b) — Contract performance
Platform analytics and improvementArticle 6(1)(f) — Legitimate interest
Marketing emails (opt-in)Article 6(1)(a) — Consent
Legal compliance and fraud preventionArticle 6(1)(c) — Legal obligation
Creator tax recordsArticle 6(1)(c) — Legal obligation (Swedish tax law)

4. How We Use Your Data

5. Data Retention

Data CategoryRetention Period
Account dataDuration of account + 90 days after deletion
Transaction / payment records7 years (Swedish Bookkeeping Act)
Creator tax records7 years (Swedish tax law)
Content uploads (music, artwork)Until deleted by creator or account closure
Support correspondence2 years from resolution
IP logs / access logs90 days
Consent recordsUntil consent withdrawn + 3 years

6. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data. We share data only with:

6.1 Payment Processing

Stripe, Inc. processes all payment transactions under their own Privacy Policy. Stripe acts as an independent data controller for payment processing and as our data processor for payouts.

6.2 Authentication

Amazon Cognito handles user authentication. Account credentials are managed by AWS Cognito within EU data centres.

6.3 Cloud Infrastructure

Our platform runs on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Data is stored in EU data centres (eu-north-1, eu-west-1). AWS processes data under Standard Contractual Clauses.

6.4 Content Delivery

Audio files and images are delivered via Amazon CloudFront (CDN). Access logs may contain IP addresses and are retained for 90 days.

6.5 Legal Obligations

We may disclose data to Swedish authorities (Skatteverket, Polismyndigheten) when legally required, or in response to valid court orders.

7. International Transfers

Our infrastructure is hosted within the EU. Some third-party providers (notably Stripe) may process data outside the European Economic Area. We ensure all international transfers comply with GDPR Chapter V through:

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject within the EU/EEA, you have the following rights:

RightWhat it means
Access (Art. 15)Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you
Rectification (Art. 16)Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Erasure (Art. 17)Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
Restriction (Art. 18)Request that we limit processing of your data
Portability (Art. 20)Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Object (Art. 21)Object to processing based on legitimate interest
Withdraw ConsentWithdraw consent at any time where processing is consent-based

To exercise any right, email us at support@iweymusic.com. We will respond within 30 days. In complex cases, we may extend by an additional 60 days with prior notice.

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Swedish Data Protection Authority (Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten, IMY) at www.imy.se.

9. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:

10. Children's Privacy

IWEYmusic is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you believe a child has provided data without parental consent, contact us immediately at support@iweymusic.com.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated by email (to registered users) and via a notice on the platform at least 14 days before taking effect. The "Last updated" date at the top of this document reflects the most recent revision.

12. Contact

For all privacy-related enquiries:

Hellström Trading i Göteborg AB
Email: support@iweymusic.com
Platform: www.iweymusic.com