SonoHeart MusicPrivacy Policy

Last updated: [22/01/2026]

1. Introduction

SonoHeart Music (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data.
This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, processed, stored and protected when you visit sonoheartmusic.com or engage with our services.

SonoHeart Music operates from Ireland and complies with:

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – EU Regulation 2016/679)
Irish Data Protection Acts
Applicable European consumer and digital regulations
European accessibility requirements (EAA / WCAG principles)

2. Nature of the Project

SonoHeart Musicc is an artistic and human project.

It is:

❌ Not a medical service
❌ Not therapy
❌ Not a healthcare or clinical intervention

All musical works are created as personalised artistic compositions, based on sound analysis and human musical authorship.

No medical, therapeutic, diagnostic or clinical outcomes are claimed or provided.

3. Data Controller

Data Controller:
SonoHeart Music
📍 Ireland
📧 Contact: info@sonoheartmusic.com

4. Categories of Data We May Collect

a) Identification & Contact Data

Name
Email address
Country of residence

b) Technical & Usage Data

IP address
Browser type and device information
Anonymous website usage statistics

c) Audio, Cardiac & Sound Data (Voluntarily Provided)

When commissioning a personalised musical work, users may voluntarily provide:

Cardiac sound recordings
Cardiac rhythm or frequency data
Sonographic or sound-based biometric recordings

These data are never collected automatically.

5. Special Category Data (GDPR Article 9)

Cardiac sounds, sonographic recordings and sound-derived biometric information may qualify as special category personal data under Article 9 of the GDPR.

Such data is processed only when:

Explicit and informed consent is given
Processing is strictly necessary for artistic composition
The purpose is limited to sound analysis and musical creation

SoundHeart Music does not process these data for medical, diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.

6. Purpose of Data Processing

Data is processed solely for:

Communication and enquiry responses
Creation and delivery of personalised musical works
Sound analysis for artistic and compositional purposes
Website operation, security and performance
Legal and regulatory compliance

7. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Processing is based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

Explicit consent (Articles 6(1)(a) and 9(2)(a))
Contractual necessity (Article 6(1)(b))
Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)), limited to website functionality and security
Legal obligations (Article 6(1)(c))

Consent may be withdrawn at any time.

8. Use, Listening and Interpretation of Music & Sound

All musical works created by SoundHeart Music are artistic compositions.

The listening, interpretation and use of music, sound and frequencies is:

Voluntary
Subjective
Individual

SoundHeart Music does not control how individuals experience or interpret sound.

Any emotional, psychological or experiential effects are:

Personal
Non-guaranteed
Outside the responsibility of SoundHeart Music

9. Children, Minors and Parental Responsibility

SonoHeart Music does not knowingly process data from minors without verifiable consent from a parent or legal guardian.

When musical works are created for or used by minors:

All responsibility for listening, use and exposure rests with the parent or legal guardian
Parents or guardians are solely responsible for deciding:
- If, when and how a minor listens to the music
- The context, duration and conditions of use

SoundHeart Music assumes no responsibility for decisions made by parents, guardians or third parties regarding minors.

10. Data Storage & Retention

Data is stored using appropriate technical and organisational security measures
Cardiac and sound data is retained only as long as necessary to complete the agreed work
Data may be deleted earlier upon request, unless retention is required by law or explicitly authorised

11. Data Sharing

Personal data is never sold or commercialised.

Data may be shared only with:

Hosting, analytics or technical service providers under GDPR-compliant agreements
Public authorities when legally required

12. International Transfers

If data is processed outside the EU, appropriate safeguards are applied, including:

Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
Adequate data protection measures

13. Data Subject Rights (GDPR)

You have the right to:

Access your data
Rectify inaccurate data
Request erasure
Restrict or object to processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent at any time

Requests can be sent to:
📧 info@sonoheartmusic.com

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission.

14. Cookies

SonoHeart Music uses essential and analytical cookies to ensure proper website functionality.

Cookie preferences can be managed through browser settings or the consent banner.

15. Accessibility Commitment (EAA / WCAG)

SonoHeart Music is committed to providing a website that is accessible and inclusive.

We aim to:

Follow WCAG 2.1 accessibility principles
Provide readable content and clear navigation
Ensure access regardless of ability or assistive technology

If you experience accessibility barriers, please contact:
📧 info@sonoheartmusic.com

16. Security Measures

Appropriate technical and organisational measures are applied to protect data against:

Unauthorised access
Loss or destruction
Alteration or disclosure

No system can guarantee absolute security.

17. Disclaimer of Medical or Therapeutic Use

SonoHeart Music provides artistic musical works only.

Nothing offered constitutes:

Medical advice
Psychological treatment
Therapy or healthcare

Users remain fully responsible for their own health-related decisions.

18. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically.
The latest version will always be available on sonoheartmusic.com.

19. Contact

For privacy or data protection enquiries:
📧 info@sonoheartmusic.com