This Privacy Policy applies to:
- The MRC Tracker Chrome Extension
- The website https://mrccode.org
Both are developed and operated by The Sound Enclave LLC as part of the Media Rights Code (MRC) initiative.
The Sound Enclave LLC is the data controller responsible for the collection and use of information through the Services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in compliance with applicable laws.
1. What This Policy Covers
This policy describes what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights. It applies to all users of our website and browser extension.
2. Data Collected by the MRC Tracker Chrome Extension
What We Collect:
- Media file URL
- Webpage URL and title
- Browser user agent
- IP address
- Timestamp of playback
- Internal tracking token
- Playback count
We do not collect your name, login credentials, messages, financial data, or browsing history.
Why We Collect This Data:
- To detect when and where media is played
- To log usage for media rights tracking
- To enable future ownership verification or royalty validation
Chrome Permissions:
tabs: to access the URL and page titlestorage: to store playback counts locallyscripting: to detect playback activityhost_permissions: to detect media across websites
These permissions are used exclusively to detect and register media usage. No unrelated tracking occurs.
3. Data Collected on mrccode.org
Website Account Data:
- Name and email address
- IP address
- User role (e.g., contributor)
- Submission history and project participation
- Tracking stats for your media (if applicable)
This data is used for authentication, attribution, and platform functionality.
4. Credit Purchases and Payments
If you purchase credits to register additional MRC codes, payment is processed via PayPal. We do not collect or store your payment credentials. We retain only the transaction reference, date, and associated user ID. PayPal’s privacy policy governs all transactions made through their system.
5. Analytics & Cookies
We may use cookies or analytics to:
- Maintain login sessions
- Track basic page visit statistics
- Improve performance and usability
We do not use cookies for advertising or behavioral profiling. You can control cookie usage through your browser settings. reCAPTCHA and similar tools may also set temporary cookies for fraud prevention.
6. Data Retention
- Extension logs are stored for tracking and internal analysis.
- User account and submission data remain until deleted by the user or administratively.
You may request account or asset deletion at any time by contacting us.
7. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties. Data is stored securely and used solely for MRC-related purposes including:
- Attribution of media usage
- Contributor dashboards and insights
- Proof-of-use reporting for rights and royalties
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to the data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your personal data
- Withdraw consent where applicable
- Contact us with privacy concerns
If you are a resident of the EU or another region with data protection laws, you may have additional rights including the right to lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority.
9. Contact
The Sound Enclave LLC
Miramar, Florida, USA
Email:
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most recent version will always be available at mrccode.org/privacy. Your continued use of the Services indicates your acceptance of the updated terms.
