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Privacy Policy.

Last updated: March 13, 2026

Before The Data ("BTD," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our website at beforethedata.com and related services (the "Service").

1. Information we collect

Information you provide directly:

  • Email address when subscribing to any membership tier or newsletter
  • Payment information processed securely through Stripe (we do not store card details)
  • Artist submissions including music links, contact information, and social media handles

Information collected automatically:

  • Usage data including pages visited, time spent, and referral sources
  • Device and browser information
  • IP address for analytics and fraud prevention

2. How we use your information

We use collected information to:

  • Deliver your membership benefits and newsletter
  • Process payments and manage subscriptions
  • Send transactional emails (receipts, welcome messages, subscription updates)
  • Improve the Service and understand how it is used
  • Evaluate artist submissions for potential editorial coverage
  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

3. Third-party services

We use the following third-party services that may process your data:

  • Stripe, payment processing. See Stripe's Privacy Policy.
  • Resend, transactional email delivery
  • Firebase (Google), subscriber database and platform infrastructure
  • Meta (Facebook/Instagram), advertising pixels and conversion tracking
  • TikTok, advertising pixel and conversion tracking. We use the TikTok for Developers API strictly for artist discovery and editorial research.
  • Bunny CDN, media hosting and delivery
  • Vercel, web hosting and serverless infrastructure

4. Cookies and tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate the Service and measure performance:

  • Essential cookies for site functionality
  • Analytics cookies to understand usage patterns
  • Advertising pixels (Meta, TikTok) for measuring ad campaign effectiveness

You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect some features of the Service.

5. Data retention

We retain subscriber information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting chad@beforethedata.com.

6. Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information
  • Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact chad@beforethedata.com.

7. Unsubscribing

Every marketing email we send includes an unsubscribe link. You can also unsubscribe at any time by emailing chad@beforethedata.com. Unsubscribing from marketing emails does not cancel your paid membership.

8. Children's privacy

The Service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with information, contact us and we will promptly delete it.

9. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify active subscribers of material changes via email. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

11. Contact

Questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy? Contact chad@beforethedata.com.


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