Privacy & Cookies Policy.

Last updated: 11 April 2025

Definitions:

In this Privacy and Cookies Policy, unless otherwise inconsistent with, or otherwise indicated by the context, the following terms bear the following meanings: 

Cookies: small files or pieces of text that download to a device when a visitor accesses a website or app;

Data Subject: as defined in section 1 of POPIA, the person to whom the Personal Information relates;

Personal Information: as defined in section 1 of POPIA, information relating to an identifiable, living, natural person, and where it is applicable, an identifiable, existing juristic person; and

POPIA: the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013.

HudSounds Music Company (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects privacy of Data Subjects (“you”, “your”) and is committed to protecting your Personal Information in accordance with the provisions of POPIA, and any other applicable law. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your Personal Information when you visit our website.

Personal Information We Collect:

When you use our contact form, we collect the following Personal Information:

  1. Your name;

  2. Your email address; and 

  3. Your phone number.

We only collect information that is necessary to respond to your enquiry and provide you with our services. In using our website, you consent to your Personal Information being collected to the extent set out above.

How We Use Your Personal Information

We use the information you provide to:

  1. Respond to general enquiries or booking requests;

  2. Communicate with you about your event or service needs; and

  3. Keep a record of correspondence for administrative purposes.

We share this information with Squarespace, our online store hosting provider, so that they can provide website services to us. We do not sell or share your Personal Information with third parties unless required by law or necessary for the delivery of our services. 

Website Data: 

Our website collects data to power our site analytics, including:

  1. Information about your browser, network, and device.

  2. Web pages you visited prior to coming to this website; and

  3. Your IP address.

This information may also include details about your use of this website, including:

  1. Clicks;

  2. Internal links;

  3. Pages visited;

  4. Scrolling;

  5. Searches; and

  6. Timestamps.


We share this information with Squarespace, our website analytics provider, to learn about site traffic and activity. Squarespace analyzes the data in a de-personalised form.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website, hosted by Squarespace, uses Cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and ensure the proper functioning of the website. Cookies may collect limited technical information, such as IP address and browser type.

We may also embed social media content (e.g. Instagram reels) which could allow third-party platforms (e.g. Instagram, Facebook) to collect usage data via their own Cookies. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for more information on how they handle your data.

You may adjust your browser settings to block or delete Cookies if you prefer, although some parts of the website may not function properly as a result.

Data Storage and Security

Your information is securely stored through Squarespace’s hosting infrastructure. We take appropriate, reasonable technical and organisational steps to prevent unauthorised access, loss, or misuse of your data.

Your Rights Under POPIA:

Under POPIA, you have the right to:

  1. Request access to the Personal Information we hold about you;

  2. Ask us to update, correct or delete your information; and

  3. Withdraw your consent to us processing your Personal Information.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us on sarah@hudsounds.com. 

Third-Party Links:

Our website may contain links to external websites, such as our social media pages. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to read their policies when you visit them.

Contact Us:

If you have any questions about this Privacy and Cookies Policy or wish to exercise your rights under POPIA, please contact sarah@hudsounds.com.