Privacy Policy

abmusics.com is a digital portal dedicated to providing: Specialized educational content in sound engineering, physics of analog reproduction, precision metrology applied to turntables, and phonographic collection preservation protocols.

ABWaves LLC, operator of abmusics.com, values the privacy and security of user data on our website.

Use of this site is subject to our Terms of Use and this Privacy Policy, which must be read and accepted by the user. By accessing abmusics.com, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Policy. If you do not agree with any of the terms, we recommend that you stop using the site immediately.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal and non-personal information in the following ways:

1.1. Information provided voluntarily: When contacting us, leaving a comment on our calibration guides, or signing up for our technical newsletter, we may collect: Name, email, and other contact information. This information is used exclusively to respond to your requests, provide the requested content, or display personalized advertising. abmusics.com is not intended for users under the age of 18 and does not intentionally collect information from minors. If we identify data submitted by minors, we will take immediate steps to delete it.

1.2. Information collected automatically: When browsing our portal, we automatically collect: IP address, browser type, device used, pages visited, and browsing time. We use cookies and similar technologies to analyze site performance, personalize educational audio content, and display relevant advertisements. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.

2. Cookies and Advertising

Our website uses third-party cookies, including Google AdSense, Ad Manager, and Google Analytics, to:

  • Measure ad and site performance;
  • Personalize ads based on your interests and browsing behavior (e.g., audio equipment, vinyl, and electronics);
  • Improve the overall user experience on the portal.

Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on previous visits to this or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting: https://adssettings.google.com or learn more at: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads.

3. How We Use Information

The information collected is used to:

  • Improve technical content on analog reproduction and platform usability;
  • Respond to support questions and doubts about calibration protocols (VTA, Azimuth, VTF);
  • Analyze traffic metrics to understand which sound engineering topics are most relevant;
  • Display advertisements pertinent to the profile of users interested in high fidelity (Hi-Fi);
  • Protect against fraud and unauthorized access.

4. Information Security

We adopt appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. Information is stored in a secure environment operated by ABWaves LLC.

No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure; by using the site, you acknowledge and accept this risk. Information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described, unless otherwise required by law. You acknowledge that your information may be processed and stored on servers located in the United States or other countries, according to the company’s operational needs.

5. Privacy Rights (LGPD, GDPR, and CCPA)

In accordance with U.S. privacy laws (CCPA), Brazilian laws (LGPD), and European standards (GDPR), you have the following rights:

  • The right to know what personal information we collect;
  • The right to request the correction or deletion of your data;
  • The right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of information;
  • The right to portability and non-discrimination for exercising your rights.

To exercise these rights, please contact us via email: contact@abwaves.com.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for operational and legal reasons. The latest version will always be available on our portal with the date of the last update.

7. Contact

For questions, requests, or complaints related to this Policy, contact us at: contact@abwaves.com.

abmusics.com is operated and maintained by ABWaves LLC, a company based in Florida, United States, responsible for the technical, editorial, and legal management of the platform.

Last updated: March 2, 2026