Privacy Policy

1. Data Collection

You can submit sound recordings or stories and freely select a relevant location to mark on the interactive map. We will also ask you to provide a valid email address, which will allow us to contact you for research purposes or follow-up regarding participation.

The data we collect includes:

• The sound recordings or stories you submit;
• The location you choose to mark;
• Your email address (used solely for research or contact purposes).

We do not:

• Ask for your name or other personal identifiable information;
• Store your IP address; or
• Use tracking cookies or third-party advertising tools.

If you wish to delete any previously submitted data or prefer not to be contacted further, you can contact us, and we will process your request promptly.

2. Use of Data

The data you provide may be used for the following purposes:

• Display on the Obscured Sound website through our interactive map platform;
• Use in exhibitions, workshops, or artistic installations;
• Sharing on our affiliated social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, THREADs);
• Inclusion in academic, cultural, or future research projects; and
• Contacting you when necessary to discuss research or participation-related activities.

We commit that:

• All sound stories and recordings used publicly will be anonymized, with no personally identifiable data disclosed;
• Your personal data (including your email address) will never be sold, transferred, or shared with any third party;
• Requests from governmental or judicial authorities for your data will be denied if suspected to be politically motivated or oppressive; and
• Any use of your data for research purposes will fully respect anonymity and data integrity.

3. Data Protection

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the data you provide. However, due to the inherent limitations of data transmission and storage on the internet, we cannot guarantee absolute data security.
Our servers are located in Europe, and all data is handled in accordance with the European data protection standards (including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)).

4. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any updates will be posted on this website without prior notice. We encourage users to periodically review this page for the latest updates.

5. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to request the deletion of your data, you can contact us at:
Email: obscuredsoundarchive@gmail.com