Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters to us. Learn how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
Last Updated: January 2025
Introduction
Garage Tape Packs ("we", "us", or "our") operates garagetapepacks.co.uk and is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.
We are committed to complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This policy applies to all users of our website, including visitors, registered members, and newsletter subscribers.
By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our website.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Register for an account on our community forum
- Subscribe to our newsletter or email updates
- Submit a mix or content for consideration
- Contact us via email or contact forms
- Participate in community discussions or comment on posts
- Enable push notifications for live stream alerts
This information may include: name, email address, username, profile picture, and any other information you choose to provide.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:
- IP address and general location data
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website or source
- Date and time of visits
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze website traffic, and understand user behavior. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Service Delivery: To provide, maintain, and improve our website and services
- Communication: To send newsletters, live stream notifications, and respond to inquiries
- Community Features: To enable forum participation, user profiles, and social features
- Analytics: To understand how users interact with our website and optimize user experience
- Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraudulent activity
- Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service
- Marketing: To send promotional content about events, new releases, and DJ features (with your consent)
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our website (e.g., hosting, email services, analytics)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
- Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, safety, or that of our users
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly consent to sharing your information
Third-Party Services
Our website integrates with the following third-party services:
- YouTube: For video content embedding and streaming
- Supabase: For database and authentication services
- Vercel: For website hosting and deployment
- Social Media Platforms: Instagram, TikTok, and other social media embeds
These third-party services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies to understand how they handle your data.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols
- Secure database storage with access controls
- Regular security audits and updates
- Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation on how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
- Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@garagetapepacks.co.uk. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
Typical retention periods include:
- Account data: Until account deletion or 2 years of inactivity
- Newsletter subscriptions: Until unsubscribe
- Community forum posts: Indefinitely (unless deleted by user or moderator)
- Analytics data: 26 months
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information from our systems.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: info@garagetapepacks.co.uk
Website: garagetapepacks.co.uk
We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to addressing your concerns promptly and transparently.
Compliance: This privacy policy complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Garage Tape Packs is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly and transparently.