At SPREAD THE MUSIC FOUNDATION INC. DBA Walk The Beat ("we," "us," or "our"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at https://gh.walkthebeat.org/, participate in our voting system for bands, or opt in to receive text messages from us.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when expressing an interest in obtaining information about us, participating in our band voting system, filling out forms, or communicating with us. This information may include:

• Full Name
• Email Address
• Phone Number (Mobile)
• Band / Artist Details (if registering an artist or voting)
• Any feedback or communications sent directly to us

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information collected via our website and forms for the following business purposes:

• To administer and operate our band voting system and directory.
• To send you transactional notifications, event updates, and voting confirmations.
• To send promotional and marketing communications via SMS or email (only when explicit consent has been provided).
• To respond to user inquiries and offer support.

3. SMS Messaging Program & Consent

By providing your mobile phone number via our web forms, chat widget, or voting portal, you explicitly consent to receive automated marketing, promotional, and transactional text messages from SPREAD THE MUSIC FOUNDATION INC. DBA Walk The Beat.

• Consent: Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of any purchase or service.
• Frequency: Message frequency varies depending on your interaction and current promotions/voting events.
• Rates: Standard message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier.
• Opt-Out Instructions: You can unsubscribe from text messages at any time by replying STOP to any message you receive from us. After replying STOP, you will receive a single confirmation message confirming your unsubscription.
• Help & Support: For assistance, reply HELP to any text message or contact us directly at [email protected].

4. How We Protect Your Data

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. However, please remember that no transmission over the internet or wireless network can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

5. Third-Party Service Providers

We may share data with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users (such as web hosting and automated communication platforms), so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential and comply with applicable data protection laws.

6. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: