Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 2026
1. Who we are
ChartFM is a platform for user-created music charts. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.
2. Data we collect
We only collect the data necessary for the platform to work:
- Registration data: name, email, and password (stored encrypted)
- Usage data: charts created, songs voted on, and interactions with other users
- Technical data: session IP address, device and browser type, for security and diagnostics
- Cookies: we use cookies to keep your session active and to show relevant ads through Google AdSense
3. How we use your data
- To create and maintain your account
- To display your content and other users' content
- To send notifications about activity on the platform (if you opt in)
- To improve how the service works based on usage data
- To show ads through Google AdSense, which may use cookies to personalize the ads shown
- For security and diagnostics, including abuse prevention such as fake account creation
4. Google AdSense and ads
We use Google AdSense to display ads on ChartFM. Google may use cookies to show ads based on your previous visits to this and other sites. You can opt out of personalized ads via Google's ad settings.
To learn more about how Google uses data across partner sites, visit policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.
5. Cookies
We use two types of cookies:
- Functional cookies: needed to keep your session active and remember your preferences
- Advertising cookies: used by Google AdSense to show relevant ads
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect some platform features.
6. Data sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We share information only with:
- Service providers who help us operate the platform (such as hosting and authentication)
- Google, for ad display purposes via AdSense
- Competent authorities, when required by law
7. Your rights
Under Brazil's General Data Protection Law (LGPD), you have the right to:
- Know what data we have about you
- Correct incorrect data
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent for the use of your data
To request deletion of your account and data, follow the instructions on our Data deletion. page. For other rights, contact us by email at contato@chartfm.com.br.
8. Security
We use industry-standard security practices to protect your data, including password encryption and HTTPS connections. No system is 100% secure, but we do our best to keep your data protected.
9. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy when necessary. We'll always post the last updated date at the top of this page. In case of significant changes, we'll notify users by email or via an in-app notice.
10. Contact
Privacy questions: contato@chartfm.com.br