Last updated: February 13, 2026
Welcome to Sonusly ("Sonusly," "we," "us," or "our"). Sonusly is an independent platform created by music enthusiasts for discovering, discussing, and sharing songs. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services (collectively, the "Services").
This Privacy Policy is incorporated into and forms part of our Terms of Service.
Before using our Services, please review this Privacy Policy carefully. By using Sonusly, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Services.
For deletion requests, please contact us at contact@sonusly.com. See Section 4 for additional information regarding changes to accounts and deletion of personal information.
For California residents, please see Section 5 for additional disclosures under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
We collect information that alone or in combination with other information in our possession could be used to identify you ("Personal Information").
we may collect personal information when you create an account, use our features, or communicate with us:
account information
when you create a Sonusly account, we collect:
content you create
we collect content you voluntarily create on Sonusly:
communication information
when you contact us, we may collect your name, email address, and the contents of any messages you send.
when you visit, use, and interact with Sonusly, we may receive certain information automatically ("technical information"):
log data
information your browser automatically sends, including:
device information
usage information
we use cookies to operate and administer Sonusly. a "cookie" is a small file stored on your device that helps us recognize you and remember your preferences.
types of cookies we use:
for more information about cookies, visit All About Cookies.
your choices: most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. you can check support pages for:
please note that disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features.
our site currently does not respond to "do not track" (DNT) signals and operates as described in this privacy policy whether or not a DNT signal is received. if we respond to DNT signals in the future, we will update this privacy policy accordingly.
we use personal information for the following purposes:
we may aggregate personal information and use the aggregated information to analyze the effectiveness of our services, improve features, and for other similar purposes. aggregated information does not identify you personally.
the following information is publicly visible to all Sonusly users:
important: your posts, comments, saved posts, saved songs, and profile information are intentionally public. this is core to how Sonusly works as a community platform.
we share personal information with third-party service providers who help us operate Sonusly:
| provider | purpose | data shared |
|---|---|---|
| Supabase | database hosting, authentication | account data, content, usage data |
| Spotify | music data (song info, artist pages, album artwork) | server-side API requests only (no user data shared) |
| Vercel | website hosting, deployment, analytics | technical/log data, IP addresses, page views |
| Google Analytics | usage analytics and site performance | anonymized usage data, page views, device info |
these providers process data pursuant to our instructions and are contractually obligated to protect your information.
Sonusly uses the Spotify API server-side to fetch song information, artist details, album artwork, and discography data. we do not collect or store any user Spotify account data. no Spotify account is required to use Sonusly.
Spotify content displayed on Sonusly is subject to Spotify's privacy policy and terms of service.
we may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:
if Sonusly is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. we will notify you via email and/or prominent notice on our site of any change in ownership.
we may disclose your personal information to third parties when you request it, direct us to do so, or provide consent.
you can access and update your account information at any time through your profile settings:
you can request deletion of your account by contacting us at contact@sonusly.com.
upon deletion:
why we retain anonymized content: deleting your posts and comments would break discussion threads and remove context for other users' replies. this is standard practice for community platforms.
you can request a copy of your personal information by contacting us at contact@sonusly.com. we will provide your data in a commonly used, machine-readable format within 30 days.
you can opt out of non-essential emails by contacting us. you cannot opt out of essential service-related communications (e.g., security alerts, terms of service updates) while maintaining an active account.
if you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
you have the right to:
| category | examples | collected |
|---|---|---|
| identifiers | username, email, IP address | yes |
| internet activity | browsing history, interactions with Sonusly | yes |
| geolocation | approximate location from IP address | yes |
| audio/visual | album artwork displayed (from Spotify) | yes (third-party) |
| inferences | karma score based on activity | yes |
we do not sell your personal information. we do not share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
to submit a request to know, delete, or correct your personal information:
we will verify your identity by confirming your email address and/or account credentials. we will respond to verified requests within 45 days.
you may designate an authorized agent to submit requests on your behalf. the agent must provide written authorization, and we may require you to verify your identity directly.
we retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you the services.
| data type | retention period |
|---|---|
| account information | until account deletion |
| posts & comments | indefinitely (anonymized upon account deletion) |
| votes | until account deletion |
| saved posts & songs | until you remove them or delete account |
| log data | up to 90 days (varies by service provider) |
after account deletion, we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., preventing fraud, resolving disputes).
we implement commercially reasonable technical, administrative, and organizational measures to protect your personal information:
however, no internet transmission is ever fully secure or error-free. you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and account. please notify us immediately at contact@sonusly.com (subject: security issue) if you believe your account has been compromised.
Sonusly is not directed to children under the age of 13. we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. if you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at contact@sonusly.com (subject: privacy request), and we will delete that information.
Sonusly is operated from and stores data in the United States via Supabase's infrastructure. by using our services, you understand and acknowledge that your personal information will be transferred to and processed in the United States, which may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.
if you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
legal basis for processing: we process your personal information based on:
your GDPR rights:
how to exercise your rights: contact us at contact@sonusly.com with the subject line "GDPR request". we will respond within 30 days.
supervisory authority: if you are unsatisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Sonusly contains links to third-party websites and integrates with third-party services (primarily Spotify). we do not control these third parties and are not responsible for their privacy practices. we encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through Sonusly.
we may update this privacy policy from time to time. when we make material changes:
your continued use of the services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised privacy policy.
if you have questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
email: contact@sonusly.com
when contacting us, please use one of the following subjects to help us route your request: