Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2026. We take your privacy seriously.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly: • Account registration: name, email address, city, genre, password (hashed — never stored in plaintext) • Artist profiles: bio, avatar, social links you choose to add • Booking forms: name, email, phone, event details submitted by fans or clients • Payment information: processed entirely by Stripe or PayPal — we never see or store card numbers or bank details • Usage data: pages visited, streams watched, device type, browser (via analytics if enabled)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to: • Operate and improve the platform • Process tips and booking payments • Send notifications about your account, bookings, and live streams • Display your public artist profile and stream to viewers • Comply with legal obligations
3. What We Do Not Do
We do not: • Sell your personal information to third parties • Share your email with advertisers • Use your data to train AI models • Store payment card or bank account details
4. Cookies and Tracking
We use session cookies to keep you logged in. These are strictly necessary and expire when you close your browser or after two hours of inactivity. If Google Analytics is enabled on the platform, it may set its own cookies; you can opt out at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
5. Third-Party Services
VSN uses these third-party services, each with their own privacy policy: • Cloudflare Stream — live video delivery and storage • Stripe — payment processing • PayPal — payment processing • Google Analytics (optional) — usage statistics
6. Data Retention
We retain your account data as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, personal data is removed within 30 days. Tip and booking records may be retained for up to 7 years for accounting and legal compliance.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to: • Access the personal data we hold about you • Request correction of inaccurate data • Request deletion of your account and associated data • Opt out of non-essential communications Contact us at to exercise any of these rights.
8. Security
We use industry-standard security practices including: HTTPS encryption, hashed passwords (bcrypt), parameterized database queries to prevent SQL injection, CSRF protection on all forms, and restricted database file access at the server level.
9. Children's Privacy
VSN is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will delete it promptly.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. We'll note the updated date at the top. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance.
11. Contact
Questions about this policy? Email us at or write to: Virtual Stage Network, c/o World Media Group, Connecticut, USA.