Effective Date: 22. June. 2024

 

Instalane Internet Private Limited ("we," "us," or "our") operates the shortmic.com website and mobile application (Short Mic). This privacy policy informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data.

 

1. Information Collection and Use
We collect several different types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our Service to you. Types of data collected include:

Personal Data: While using our Service, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you ("Personal Data"). Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to, your email address, name, phone number, and other information you choose to provide.

Audio Data: You may provide us with audio recordings that you create, upload, or post on the Service. These recordings may contain personal or other sensitive information. By using the Service, you grant us the right to use, reproduce, modify, perform, display, distribute, and otherwise disclose to third parties any such content.

 

2. Use of Data
Instalane Internet Private Limited   uses the collected data for various purposes:

1. To provide, maintain and improve our Service

2. To notify you about changes to our Service

3. To allow you to participate in interactive features of our Service when you choose to do so

4. To provide customer support

5. To gather analysis or valuable information so that we can improve our Service

6. To monitor the usage of our Service

7. To detect, prevent, and address technical issues

3. Sharing of Data
We may share your personal information with third parties in the following situations:

With Service Providers: We may share your personal information with service providers who perform services for us and require access to such information to do that work.
For Legal Reasons: We may share personal information when we believe it is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect and defend our rights or property, prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service, protect the personal safety of users of the Service or the public, and protect against legal liability.

 

4. User Rights

At Instalane / shortmic, we empower our users with control over their personal information. You have the right to access, amend, delete, or restrict the use of your personal data at any time. If you wish to review, correct, update, or request deletion of your personal information, you can do so through your account settings or by contacting us directly. Additionally, you have the right to object to the processing of your data and, where we have asked for your consent to process your data, to withdraw this consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. We are committed to facilitating these rights in accordance with applicable data protection laws, ensuring you can manage your privacy and data with ease and confidence.

 

5. Audio Content Guidelines

We are dedicated to creating a respectful, informative, and inclusive community. We expect all audio content shared on our platform to align with these values. To maintain a positive environment, we prohibit the upload of any audio containing hate speech, explicit language, discriminatory remarks, or content that promotes violence or illegal activities. We encourage content that is educational, insightful, and enriches our community's experience. Our team reserves the right to review, moderate, and, if necessary, remove any content that violates these guidelines, ensuring our platform remains a safe and welcoming space for all users to express themselves and share knowledge. User can use the inbuilt report option to flag any audio that they find inappropriate, in addition to blocking a particular user. 

 

6. Data Retention and Account Deletion:
We retain your personal information and audio content as long as necessary to provide the services you have requested or for other essential purposes such as complying with legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing our policies. When your information is no longer needed, we take steps to delete it or anonymize it promptly. When you delete your account/request a deletion, we permanently remove your profile information and restrict your audio/content from public viewing. However, we may retain certain data, such as email addresses and user-generated content, for legal and administrative purposes. Anonymous usage statistics and analytics may be retained indefinitely for analytical purposes.

 

7. Security Measures:
The security of your data is our top priority. We implement industry-standard measures and protocols to protect the personal and audio information you share with us against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include access controls, secure software development practices, and regular security assessments. While no system can guarantee absolute security, we are committed to continuously improving our security measures to protect your information.

 

8. Children’s Privacy:
Our platform is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without proper consent from a parent or guardian. If we learn that we have collected information from a child without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

 

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and hold certain information. Cookies help us to improve and analyze our service, enabling us to deliver a more personalized experience by remembering your preferences and visit history. You have the option to accept or refuse these cookies and know when a cookie is being sent to your computer. If you choose to refuse our cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.

 

10. International Data Transfers:
Your information, including Personal Data, may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction.  Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by your submission of such information represents your agreement to that transfer.

 

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy:
Our Privacy Policy is subject to change to reflect new practices or technologies, regulatory requirements, or changes in how we manage and process your data. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any updates. Significant changes will be communicated through our website or directly to you via email, where appropriate. Your continued use of our service after any modifications to the privacy policy will constitute your acknowledgment of the changes and your consent to abide and be bound by the modified policy. Your rights and our commitment to protecting your privacy will remain a top priority as we evolve.

 

12. Contact Information:

If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions regarding our Privacy Policy, your data, or your rights under this policy, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can reach out to our Privacy Policy Coordinator via email at support@shortmic.com. Our team is committed to addressing your inquiries promptly and ensuring that your privacy concerns are resolved. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we strive to improve our services and uphold the highest standards of data protection and privacy.