Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

Mcarthur Records Ltd (Company No. 13112134), incorporated in England and Wales, is the Data Controller for the purposes of UK GDPR and PECR.

2. Scope

This Policy applies to:

• Website visitors
• Mcarthur Digital platform users (artists, labels, rights holders)
• Employees, contractors, partners, and investors

3. Personal Data Collected

Identity & Contact Data

• Full name, email, phone, address
• Business/label name

Account & Distribution Data

• Uploaded content metadata, release files
• Royalty and bank payment details
• User account information and login credentials

Technical Data

• IP address, browser, device info
• Cookies and tracking data
• Usage data (pages visited, interactions)

4. Lawful Basis

Processing personal data relies on one or more lawful bases:

• Contractual obligations (distribution agreements)
• Legal obligations (tax, accounting, compliance)
• Legitimate interests (platform operations, security, marketing)
• Consent where applicable (email marketing, cookies)

5. Purpose of Processing

• Operating Mcarthur Digital
• Music distribution, royalty processing, reporting
• Communications regarding services, updates, and promotions
• Compliance with legal/regulatory requirements
• Platform security and fraud prevention

6. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to enhance website usability and track platform usage. Users can manage consent via their browser settings. For marketing cookies, explicit consent will be obtained.

7. Data Sharing

Data may be shared with:

• Digital service providers (streaming platforms, music stores)
• Payment processors
• Cloud hosting and IT service providers
• Legal, auditing, and compliance professionals
• Regulatory authorities if legally required

8. International Transfers

Where data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards such as SCCs or adequacy decisions.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill contractual, legal, or regulatory obligations.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures including encryption, access control, and secure storage to protect data.

11. User Rights

You may exercise the following rights:

• Access, correct, or request deletion of personal data
• Restrict or object to processing
• Request portability of your data
• Withdraw consent where applicable
• Lodge a complaint with the UK ICO (https://ico.org.uk)

12. Mcarthur Digital Platform & User Passwords

Mcarthur Digital is built and owned exclusively by Mcarthur Records Ltd. All platform personal data is governed by this Privacy Policy and applicable UK data protection laws.

User Passwords:

• User account passwords are generated automatically by our internal secure password generator and sent directly to the user's registered email address.
• Only the user can view their password; Mcarthur Records Ltd employees do not have access to user passwords or accounts.
• Mcarthur Records Ltd cannot retrieve or recover lost passwords. Users must request a new password via official communication channels.
• Each password reset email includes guidance on keeping the password and account secure.
• Passwords are stored securely using encryption and cannot be reverse-engineered by any internal staff.

13. Marketing Communications

With consent, we may send newsletters, promotions, and updates. Users can unsubscribe at any time.

14. Updates to Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version is always available on our website.

15. Contact

Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Mcarthur Records Ltd
Email: privacy@mcarthurent.com