PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: August 29, 2026

Last Updated: October 18, 2026

Mecklenburg Records (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, stored, and handled when you visit the Mecklenburg Records website (the “Website”) or contact Mecklenburg Records.

Mecklenburg Records is an independent creative record-label project created and operated by James Michael and managed and supported by Gio Celenza MGMT.

1. Information You Provide

You may voluntarily provide information when contacting Mecklenburg Records by email or through forms or other features that may be made available on the Website.

Depending on the purpose of your communication, information you provide may include:

• Your name or preferred name;
• Email address;
• Social media handles or usernames;
• Information about yourself, your work, or your project;
• Messages, inquiries, or other correspondence;
• Information contained in files or materials you voluntarily submit; and
• Other information you voluntarily choose to provide.

You do not need to provide personal information simply to browse the Website.

Please avoid submitting sensitive or unnecessary personal information unless it is specifically requested and necessary for the applicable purpose.

2. How We Use Information

Information you voluntarily provide may be used to:

• Respond to inquiries;
• Communicate with artists, creators, collaborators, or visitors;
• Respond to business or music-related inquiries;
• Review submissions or project-related communications;
• Maintain records of communications;
• Manage and administer Mecklenburg Records;
• Respond to content or copyright-related requests; and
• Operate and maintain the Website.

We generally use information for the purpose for which it was provided or for purposes reasonably related to operating Mecklenburg Records and the Website.

3. Email and Communications

Mecklenburg Records may receive and send communications through email.

The primary contact email for Mecklenburg Records is:

mecklenburgrecords@giocelenzamgmt.com

Email communications may be processed through email service providers used by Gio Celenza MGMT to send, receive, route, or deliver messages.

Mecklenburg Records may retain emails, correspondence, and related information for as long as reasonably necessary for communication, recordkeeping, administrative, management, historical, or other legitimate purposes.

4. Mailjet

Gio Celenza MGMT may use Mailjet as an email delivery service for certain communications associated with Mecklenburg Records.

When Mailjet is used to send or process an email, information necessary to deliver the communication may be processed by Mailjet.

This may include information such as an email address, message information, delivery information, and certain technical information.

Mailjet's own privacy practices may apply to information processed through its services.

5. Google Sites

The Mecklenburg Records Website is hosted through Cloudflare. Other websites associated with Gio Celenza MGMT may continue to use Google Sites. Hosting services and features vary between websites.

Google may process certain technical information when visitors access websites hosted through its services, including information associated with website requests, devices, browsers, or other technical activity.

Google's applicable privacy practices may apply to information processed through its services.

6. Cloudflare Hosting, Domain and DNS Services

The Website uses Cloudflare for hosting, content delivery, caching, domain and DNS services, security, and reliability. Cloudflare may process IP addresses, requested URLs, request times, browser and device details sent with requests, and routing, performance, and security information. Information available to the label or management depends on the services and logging settings enabled. See https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/ .

Cloudflare may process certain technical information associated with requests to the domain for purposes such as DNS resolution, security, reliability, abuse prevention, and website protection.

Cloudflare's own privacy practices may apply to information processed through its services.

7. YouTube Content

The Website may contain links to or embedded content from YouTube, including music videos, official audio, lyric videos, or other audiovisual content.

When visitors interact with YouTube content, YouTube may independently collect information through its services, including technical information, usage information, cookies, or similar technologies.

Mecklenburg Records does not control information collected directly by YouTube.

Your interaction with YouTube is subject to Google's and YouTube's applicable terms and privacy practices.

8. SoundCloud Content

The Website may contain links to or embedded content from SoundCloud, including songs, albums, EPs, or other audio releases.

SoundCloud may independently collect information when visitors interact with its services, including technical information, usage information, cookies, or similar technologies.

Mecklenburg Records does not control information collected directly by SoundCloud.

Your interaction with SoundCloud is subject to SoundCloud's applicable terms and privacy practices.

9. Other Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to other third-party websites and platforms, including social media, music, video, and other online services.

These services may include Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, SoundCloud, and other platforms.

Third-party websites and services operate independently from Mecklenburg Records and may have their own privacy policies, terms, cookies, and data-collection practices.

Once you leave the Website and access a third-party service, this Privacy Policy may no longer apply to your interaction with that service.

10. Third-Party Music Distribution Services

Gio Celenza MGMT, its affiliated labels, and associated projects may use third-party music distribution services, including RouteNote, to facilitate the distribution of music and related content to digital streaming services, download stores, and other music platforms.

When music is submitted for distribution, information necessary to administer and distribute the release may be provided to the applicable distribution service. This information may include artist or label information, release and track information, contributor and rights information, account information, payment or royalty-related information, and other information necessary to provide distribution and related services.

Third-party distributors may process information in accordance with their own privacy policies, terms of service, and applicable agreements. RouteNote's handling of personal information is governed by RouteNote's own Privacy Policy and applicable terms.

Music distribution services may also provide information relating to releases, distribution status, sales, streams, royalties, and other performance or financial reporting to the applicable account holder or rights holder.

The use of a third-party music distributor does not mean that Gio Celenza MGMT owns or controls personal information independently collected by that distributor. Users should review the applicable third-party privacy policies and terms for additional information regarding how their information is collected, used, stored, and processed.

Embedded videos may connect your browser to YouTube before you press play. The provider may process technical request information and use cookies or similar technologies according to its own practices. This build uses locally bundled artwork, external streaming links, and YouTube privacy-enhanced video embeds. It includes no analytics script. References to analytics apply only where actually enabled.

11. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Website and third-party services used in connection with the Website may use cookies or similar technologies.

These technologies may be used for purposes such as website functionality, security, content delivery, analytics, or other purposes determined by the applicable service.

The specific cookies or technologies used may change over time.

You may be able to manage or restrict cookies through your web browser settings.

Third-party services may use their own cookies or similar technologies according to their respective privacy practices.

12. Information Sharing

We do not sell personal information.

Information voluntarily provided to Mecklenburg Records may be accessed by James Michael, Gio Celenza, Gio Celenza MGMT, and individuals assisting with the administration, management, communications, or operation of Mecklenburg Records where reasonably necessary.

Information may also be processed by third-party service providers used to operate the Website, manage the domain, process communications, or provide embedded or linked services.

Information may be disclosed when reasonably necessary to:

• Comply with applicable law or lawful requests;
• Address security or fraudulent activity;
• Protect the Website or associated services;
• Protect the rights or safety of individuals; or
• Carry out legitimate administrative or operational purposes.

13. Information Relating to Minors

The Website is primarily intended for general informational, creative, and music-related purposes.

Some artists, creators, collaborators, or other individuals associated with Mecklenburg Records may be under the age of 18.

We do not require visitors to provide personal information simply to browse the Website.

If a minor, parent, or legal guardian believes that personal information, photographs, videos, or other content relating to a minor appears on the Website and would like the content reviewed, they may contact:

mecklenburgrecords@giocelenzamgmt.com

14. Content Removal and Privacy Requests

If you believe the Website contains personal information, photographs, videos, graphics, music-related materials, or other content relating to you that you would like reviewed for removal, please contact:

mecklenburgrecords@giocelenzamgmt.com

Please provide enough information for us to identify the content and understand your request.

Requests will be reviewed and considered in good faith.

Submitting a request does not automatically guarantee that content will be removed. Additional information may be requested when necessary to verify a request or determine the appropriate action.

15. Data Retention

Mecklenburg Records may retain emails, correspondence, submissions, and other information voluntarily provided to us for as long as we determine is reasonably necessary for communication, recordkeeping, management, administrative, historical, or other legitimate purposes.

Information may be retained for an extended period when it is reasonably useful or necessary for maintaining appropriate records.

Information may be deleted when we determine that it is no longer reasonably necessary to retain it, subject to applicable legal or other requirements.

16. Data Security

Reasonable measures are taken to protect information provided to Mecklenburg Records.

However, no method of electronic transmission, communication, or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Because the Website relies on third-party services, information may also be subject to the security practices of those providers.

17. External Websites

The Website may contain links to external websites and services.

Once you leave the Website, this Privacy Policy may no longer apply to information collected by those external services.

We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of third-party services they access.

18. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes to the Website, Mecklenburg Records, services used, or how information is handled.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

19. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, personal information, or a privacy or content removal request, please contact:

Mecklenburg Records

mecklenburgrecords@giocelenzamgmt.com

Created and operated by James Michael

Managed and supported by Gio Celenza MGMT

https://www.giocelenzamgmt.com

Last Updated: October 18, 2026