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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

1. Introduction

Music Juries ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our jury management system.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

  • Personal identification information (name, email address, phone number)
  • Educational information (institution, department, student ID)
  • Performance and evaluation data
  • Repertoire and practice information
  • Communication records between users

3. FERPA Compliance

We comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), which protects the privacy of student education records. Educational institutions maintain control over student data, and we act as a service provider under their direction. Student information is only accessible to authorized educational officials with legitimate educational interests.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain the jury management system
  • Process evaluations and manage scheduling
  • Facilitate communication between students and faculty
  • Generate reports and statistics for educational assessment
  • Improve and optimize our services
  • Comply with legal obligations

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption, secure servers, access controls, and regular security assessments.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law or institutional policy. Student records are maintained according to institutional retention policies and accreditation requirements.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data (subject to legal and institutional requirements)
  • Object to processing of your data
  • Request data portability

8. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party service providers to help us operate our system. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are only permitted to use your information as necessary to provide services to us.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at admin@musicjuries.com or (217) 891-9393.

Terms of Service

Last updated: January 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Music Juries, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.

2. Description of Service

Music Juries provides a web-based jury management system for educational institutions, offering features including scheduling, evaluation management, repertoire tracking, and communication tools for music departments.

3. User Accounts

To use certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete information
  • Maintain the security of your password
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
  • Be responsible for all activities under your account

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Use the service for any unlawful purpose
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the system
  • Interfere with or disrupt the service
  • Upload malicious code or viruses
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Impersonate another person or entity

5. Intellectual Property

The service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Music Juries and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without our express written permission.

6. User Content

You retain ownership of content you submit to the service. By submitting content, you grant us a license to use, store, and display that content solely for the purpose of providing the service. Educational institutions maintain control over student data in accordance with FERPA.

7. Service Availability

We strive to provide reliable service but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue the service at any time. We are not liable for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the service.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Music Juries shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use or inability to use the service.

9. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the service immediately, without prior notice, for any breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the service will immediately cease.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes. Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

12. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, contact us at admin@musicjuries.com or (217) 891-9393.

Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2025

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our service.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for:

  • Authentication: To keep you logged in and verify your identity
  • Security: To detect and prevent security risks
  • Preferences: To remember your settings and preferences
  • Performance: To analyze how our service is used and improve functionality
  • Session Management: To maintain your session state

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They include:

  • Session cookies for maintaining your login status
  • Security cookies for protecting against fraudulent activity

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your theme preferences and division settings.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the service.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use trusted third-party services that also set cookies on your device. These services help us analyze website usage and improve our service. These third parties are required to comply with our privacy standards.

5. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

  • Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing cookies
  • Do Not Track: You can enable "Do Not Track" in your browser settings
  • Opt-Out: You can opt out of analytics cookies through your account preferences

Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the service and prevent you from accessing certain features.

6. Cookie Retention

Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or you delete them. Our persistent cookies typically expire after 30 days to 1 year, depending on their purpose.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at admin@musicjuries.com or (217) 891-9393.