IndieNet ("we," "us," or "our") is a 24/7 live broadcast network and creator economy platform operating at watchindienet.live. IndieNet is operated in partnership with the Divertic Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to independent artist development.

This Privacy Policy explains how IndieNet collects, uses, and protects the personal information of viewers, subscribers, creators, and submitters who use our website and services.

Information you give us directly:

• Name, email address, and phone number when you submit content or subscribe
• Content titles, links, and descriptions submitted through our submission form
• Payment information processed securely through third-party payment providers
• Messages or communications you send to us

Information collected automatically:

• IP address and general location (city/region level)
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on the site
• Referring website or source

Information from third parties:

• Stream analytics from our broadcast technology partner (Viloud)
• Basic analytics from website performance tools

We use the information we collect to:

• Review and process content submissions
• Set up and manage creator accounts
• Send you updates about your submission status or account
• Process subscription payments and manage billing
• Send you platform announcements and schedule updates (only if you've opted in)
• Improve the site and broadcast experience
• Respond to your questions and support requests
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not use your information to serve you third-party advertisements. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.

IndieNet does not sell or share your personal information with advertisers or data brokers. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate the platform (e.g., email delivery, payment processing, stream hosting). These partners are contractually required to protect your data.
• Divertic Foundation: Our nonprofit partner may receive creator information for the purposes of artist development services you have opted into.
• Legal requirements: If required by law, court order, or government authority.
• Business transfer: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user data may be transferred. We will notify you in advance.

IndieNet uses minimal cookies to operate the platform. These include:

• Essential cookies: Required for the site to function (e.g., remembering your stream URL preference)
• Analytics cookies: Anonymous usage data to help us improve the site

We do not use advertising cookies or cross-site tracking cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time, though some features may not function properly.

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Specifically:

• Submission data is retained for the duration of your creator relationship with IndieNet
• Email subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe
• Analytics data is retained for up to 24 months in aggregated, anonymized form

You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at legal@watchindienet.live.

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to certain types of processing

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at legal@watchindienet.live. We will respond within 30 days.

IndieNet is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at legal@watchindienet.live and we will delete it promptly.

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), access controls, and secure third-party payment processing.

No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach that affects your rights, we will notify you as required by applicable law.

Our website may contain links to third-party sites, social media platforms, and partner services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you visit. IndieNet is not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you by email.

Your continued use of IndieNet after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

• Email: legal@watchindienet.live
• Website: watchindienet.live
• Platform: IndieNet · Operated in partnership with the Divertic Foundation