What information am I sharing with Serato?
Information shared with Serato can be broadly divided into two categories:
- Information specific to Playlists functionality
This includes information about the computer a Playlist was generated on, date/time information and special data required for the purposes of sharing data between Scratch Live and ITCH DJ Software and Serato online profiles. - Track data
This is information about the tracks played within a Playlist and is collated from ID3 tag metadata (eg. track name, artist name, genre etc)
The information specific to Playlists functionality shared with Serato is:
- Date and time of data submission
- Basic operating system information (type of OS and version)
- Name and version number of Serato DJ software application
- IP address of computer submitting data
- A unique identifier for the History database that stores the Playlist data
- An identifier for each session contained within the Playlist submission
- Start and end time of Playlist sessions and tracks
- The time offset from GMT as specified in the source computer's date/time settings (aka UTC offset)
- Duration a track was played within a Playlist session
- Which deck a track was played on (eg. left, right etc)
Track data shared with Serato is:
- File name (ONLY file name - does not include location of file on hard disk)
- Track name
- Track Artist
- Album Name
- Genre
- Track duration
- Track file size
- Track bit rate
- Track sample rate
- Track BPM
- Track remixer
- Record label
- Composer
- Year
- Rating
- Track number
- Key
- Whitelabel release and track ID (Whitelabel audio files only)
The following track data is NOT shared with Serato:
- Complete track file location on local hard disk
- 'Comments' ID3 tag
What are Playlists?
Playlists is a system to help DJs share their playlists online. Playlists can be exported from Serato DJ software to the Playlist section on Serato.com, where you can store, edit and promote them.
Playlists are disabled by default. To enable Playlists click the 'Playlists' option in the 'Expansion Packs' tab. There are two ways to share your playlists:
- Live History
Serato DJ Pro has a 'Start Live Playlist' button in the History panel. Clicking this button initiates a 'live' Playlist whereby your track listing is sent to Serato websites as you play it. From here, your friends and fans can watch real-time updates of the set you’re playing at the club/on the radio/in your bedroom. - Export to Serato Profile
An export function has been added to the existing drop down list in the History panel, for those who prefer to upload their playlists after their set. Select the option labeled 'Serato Playlists' then click the 'Export' button.
Who can see my Playlists?
You can choose to have individual Playlists set as private or public.
A private Playlist is visible to only you and Serato staff. Public Playlists are visible to anyone.
I have privacy concerns about Serato Playlists - how does Serato protect my privacy?
Serato takes your privacy very seriously.
Before using Playlists we suggest you read the Serato Privacy Policy, Playlists Privacy Policy and Website Terms and Conditions.
If these documents don't satisfy your concerns then we suggest that you don't use Serato Playlists.
What does 'Contribute Plays to the Serato DJ Charts' mean?
The Serato DJ Chart is a music chart compiled by us, using information from DJs. It will be the most accurate representation of what DJs REALLY play around the world and we want you to be part of it.
If you elect to contribute your Playlists to the Serato Charts, your information is submitted anonymously, unless you decide otherwise. This is your choice alone and we will never share your information without your consent.
If this is not something you want to do, choose ‘Don't count my Plays in the Serato DJ Charts’
Do I need an internet connection to use Playlists? I thought Serato recommended I disable my wireless connection when DJing?
You only need an active internet connection while DJing if you intend on using the Live Playlist feature. If you wish to export your playlists after your gigs you can disable your network connections during your gigs and reactivate them when you upload your playlist data.
Serato has always recommended that you disable all network connections when using Serato DJ Pro software but the Live Playlist feature will only work with an active internet connection. Therefore, we highly recommend you exercise caution any time you have to use the internet whilst operating any audio software. We suggest testing the Live Playlist feature at home in a controlled environment to evaluate your computer's performance before you use it live.
If you encounter unexpected performance of any sort we suggest that you don't use Live Playlists and instead export your playlist data when you're not performing with Serato DJ Pro software.