PRIVACY POLICY
Last updated: January 2026
Here is the scoop. We will never sell your information nor use it for our personal gain. You may opt to keep all information private in your profile; however, this group is about getting you heard, so we will inevitably be promoting your band and your music.
Sweet Beets — Indie Music Discovery ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our DRIVEN platform.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:
- Account information (name, email address, artist name)
- Profile information (bio, genre, contact details)
- Music submissions and playlist data
- Communication preferences
When you connect third-party services (such as Spotify, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or YouTube) to your DRIVEN account, we may collect limited data from those platforms, including follower counts, engagement metrics, and public profile information, solely for display on your analytics dashboard.
HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Process your playlist submissions and manage your account
- Display analytics and social metrics on your artist dashboard
- Send you updates, newsletters, and promotional materials (if you've opted in)
- Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
- Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
THIRD-PARTY INTEGRATIONS
DRIVEN integrates with third-party platforms including Spotify, Meta (Instagram and Facebook), TikTok, and YouTube. When you authorize a connection:
- We access only the data you explicitly authorize (such as follower counts and public profile info)
- Access tokens are stored securely and used solely for the features you have authorized
- You may disconnect any third-party service at any time through your analytics dashboard
- We do not post content on your behalf unless you explicitly request it
Your use of those third-party platforms remains subject to their respective privacy policies and terms of service.
INFORMATION SHARING
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except as described in this policy or as required by law.
DATA SECURITY
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the security of your personal information. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
DATA RETENTION
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you request deletion of your account, we will remove your personal data within a reasonable timeframe, except where we are required to retain it by law.
YOUR RIGHTS
You have the right to:
- Access and update your personal information
- Request deletion of your account and data
- Opt-out of marketing communications
- Request a copy of your data
- Disconnect third-party services at any time
CONTACT US
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Sweet Beets — Indie Music Discovery
2440 River Hill Road, Irving, TX, USA
Email: dc@sweetbeets-imd.com