1. About CassetteCatalog
CassetteCatalog is an online community platform where users can catalogue cassette tapes, maintain a collection and wishlist, upload profile photos, and communicate with other collectors via private messages.
The platform is intended for hobby and community use only.
By using CassetteCatalog, you agree to this document. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.
2. Operator
CassetteCatalog is operated by the site owner ("we", "us", "the site").
Contact: [email protected]
3. Accounts & Registration
To use certain features, you must create an account. You agree that:
- You provide a valid email address
- You do not impersonate another person
- You keep your password secure
- You are responsible for activity on your account
We may suspend or remove accounts that violate the rules or harm the community.
4. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Harass or threaten other users
- Upload illegal or copyrighted material you do not own
- Attempt scams or misleading behavior
- Upload malicious files or scripts
- Attempt to hack, scrape, or overload the site
- Collect user data without permission
- Use bots or automated account creation
We may remove content or accounts at our discretion to protect the community.
5. User Content
You retain ownership of the content you upload (photos, text, messages).
By uploading content, you grant CassetteCatalog permission to store and display it for operating the service.
You confirm:
- You have the right to upload the content
- The content does not violate laws or rights of others
We are not responsible for user-generated content.
6. Messaging & Safety
The platform contains private messaging between users. We do not actively read private messages.
However, messages may be accessed only if reasonably necessary, such as:
- Fraud or scam investigations
- User reports
- Security incidents
- Legal obligations
We will always use the least intrusive approach possible.
7. Photos & Profiles
Users may upload profile pictures and photos (for example: cassette setups, collections, equipment).
Do not upload:
- Personal documents
- Sensitive personal data
- Images you do not have permission to share
- Pornographic, sexually explicit, or NSFW (Not Safe For Work) content
- Adult material of any kind
- Images depicting violence, harassment, or illegal activities
CassetteCatalog is a family-friendly community platform. Content that violates these guidelines will be removed immediately, and accounts may be suspended or permanently banned.
You are responsible for what you upload.
8. Privacy & Personal Data (GDPR)
What we collect
We store only necessary information:
- Email address
- Username
- Uploaded images
- Collection and wishlist entries
- Private messages
- Technical logs (IP address, browser info)
We do not sell personal data.
Why we process data
We process data only to:
- Provide the service
- Prevent abuse or fraud
- Maintain security
- Respond to support requests
Legal basis (GDPR): contract + legitimate interest.
Data retention
We keep data only as long as necessary:
- Account data: until account deletion
- Messages: retained while account exists (unless deletion requested)
- Logs: limited period for security
- Backups: automatically rotated
You may request deletion of your account at any time.
Your rights
You may request:
- Access to your data
- Correction
- Deletion
- Export of your data
Contact: [email protected]
9. Cookies
We use only minimal cookies required for login and site functionality.
- No advertising tracking
- No third-party profiling
You can disable cookies in your browser, but login may not work.
10. Security
We implement reasonable technical measures to protect data, including encryption and access restrictions.
However, no website can guarantee absolute security. By using the site, you acknowledge that internet transmission always carries some risk.
11. Buying & Selling Disclaimer
CassetteCatalog allows users to indicate that a cassette tape is "for sale" and to contact each other via private messaging.
However:
- CassetteCatalog is not a marketplace
- We do not process payments
- We do not handle transactions
- We do not act as intermediary, escrow, broker, or agent
- We do not verify listings, ownership, pricing, or authenticity
- We do not provide buyer or seller protection
Any agreement, payment, shipment, or exchange takes place entirely outside the platform and solely between users.
⚠️ Users engage in buying or selling entirely at their own risk.
We are not responsible for:
- Failed transactions
- Non-delivery
- Fraud or scams
- Misrepresentation of items
- Payment disputes
- Shipping issues
- Damage to goods
We strongly recommend that users:
- Verify identity before sending payment
- Use secure payment methods
- Never send money via irreversible or unsafe channels
- Exercise caution when sharing personal information
12. Liability
CassetteCatalog is provided as-is. We are not liable for:
- User disputes
- Trades between users
- User-uploaded content
- Data loss
- Temporary downtime
Use the platform at your own risk.
13. Termination
We may suspend or remove accounts that:
- Break rules
- Harm the community
- Attempt abuse or exploitation
You may stop using the site at any time.
14. Changes
We may update this document when features change. Continued use of the website means acceptance of the updated terms.
15. Contact
General contact: [email protected]
Privacy: [email protected]