Privacy Policy

Who We Are

NOLA EDM is a New Orleans–based music and culture platform highlighting local artists, venues, and events.
Our website address is https://neworleansedm.com

Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when:

Creating an account, submitting a listing, or filling out a contact or submission form
Commenting on articles or participating in community features
Logging in through third-party providers such as Google

This information may include your name, email address, profile photo, social-media links, and any data you upload (text, images, event details, etc.).

Google Login

When you choose “Sign in with Google,” we receive only your name, email address, and profile image from Google to create or authenticate your account.
We use this information solely for identification within our site.
We do not share or sell this data.
For details, see Google’s Privacy Policy.

Calendar Integration

If you choose to connect your Google Calendar by
“Add to Calendar,” NOLA EDM will access limited calendar permissions to add or update events submitted to our listings form. We do not read, modify, or store unrelated calendar data. You can revoke this access anytime through your Google Accounts settings.

Media

If you upload images to your listings or profile, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may download and extract that data from your images.

Cookies

Our site uses cookies to improve user experience.

If you leave a comment, you may opt in to saving your name and email in cookies for convenience.
Login cookies last two days; display preference cookies last one year.
Selecting “Remember Me” extends login to two weeks.
If you log out, login cookies are removed.

Embedded Content

Articles or listings may include embedded content (e.g., videos, social-media posts, event widgets).
Embedded content behaves exactly as if you visited those external websites, which may collect data or use tracking cookies under their own privacy policies.

Analytics

We use basic analytics to understand site traffic and performance (e.g., Google Analytics). These tools collect anonymous usage data such as page views and browser type.

Who We Share Data With

We do not sell or rent user data.
Data may be processed by trusted third-party services used for hosting, analytics, and spam prevention (e.g., Google reCAPTCHA, Cloudflare, Akismet).

How Long We Retain Data

Comments and their metadata are kept indefinitely for moderation accuracy.
Registered user profiles remain active until you delete your account.
Listings and uploaded content remain visible until removed by the user or site administrator.

Your Rights

You may request:

An export of personal data we hold about you
Deletion of your account or submitted content
Requests can be sent to thenolaedm@gmail.com.
Some data may be retained as required for legal or security reasons.

Where We Send Data

Visitor comments and listings may be checked through automated spam-detection and moderation tools.

Contact Information

For questions or privacy requests, contact:
📧 thenolaedm@gmail.com

Terms of Use

Effective Date: October 2025
Website Address: https://neworleansedm.com

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using NOLA EDM (the “Site”), you agree to these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this website or its features.

2. User Accounts

To submit listings (artists, events, or places), users must register for an account.
You agree to provide accurate information and to maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials.
You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account.

3. User Submissions

By submitting content — including listings, images, text, audio, or links — you grant NOLA EDM a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display, promote, and share that content across our website, social media, and partner platforms for promotional or editorial purposes.

You retain ownership of your content but agree that it may be edited or formatted for display consistency across the platform.

4. Content Guidelines

Users may not upload or submit content that:

Contains hate speech, discrimination, or harassment
Violates copyright or intellectual property laws
Includes false, misleading, or spam material
Promotes illegal activity

NOLA EDM reserves the right to edit, suspend, or remove listings that violate these terms.

5. Payments & Listings

Listings are currently free.
If paid submissions or promotional upgrades are introduced in the future, users will be notified in advance and must agree to any related payment terms at the time of purchase.

6. Intellectual Property

All design elements, branding, logos, and editorial content on NOLA EDM are the property of NOLA EDM and may not be copied, distributed, or reused without written permission.

7. Third-Party Links

Our listings and articles may include external links to third-party sites.
NOLA EDM is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of these external websites.

8. Limitation of Liability

NOLA EDM is provided “as is.”
We do not guarantee uninterrupted access, accuracy of listings, or specific outcomes from using the site.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, NOLA EDM and its affiliates are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of this website.

9. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Use periodically.
Any significant changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of those changes.

10. Contact

For questions about these terms, please contact:
📧 thenolaedm@gmail.com