Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 22nd of December, 2024

At Combichrist, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the data you provide when using our website (the “Site”). By using our Site, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect different types of information when you visit our website, primarily using the features available through WordPress and its premium plan:

Personal Information: If you sign up for our newsletter or contact us via forms on the Site, we may collect personal data such as your name, email address, and any other information you provide.
Non-Personal Information: We automatically collect data about your interaction with the Site, including:
- Usage Data: This includes IP addresses, browser types, referring/exit pages, date/time stamps, and other analytical data regarding your use of the Site. This information helps us understand how visitors interact with the Site.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, track website traffic, and improve content. These may include both session cookies (temporary) and persistent cookies (stored for a longer period).
- WordPress Tracking: With our premium WordPress plan, we collect basic data on user behavior, such as page views, time spent on pages, and general engagement metrics. This helps us improve the functionality and design of our website.
Third-Party Tracking: We may use third-party services, such as Google Analytics, which are integrated with WordPress to track how users interact with the Site and improve its performance. These services may collect information such as browsing behavior, device type, and location.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used in the following ways:

To Improve User Experience: We analyze the data to better understand how visitors use our Site and improve its design, navigation, and overall user experience.
To Promote New Content and Shows: If you opt in to our newsletter, we may send you emails or notifications regarding new music releases, live shows, or events.
To Link to External Merchandising and Ticket Sales: We provide links to third-party websites where you can purchase merchandise or tickets for events. We do not process payments or handle transactions directly.
To Communicate with You: If you contact us via forms or subscribe to our newsletter, we will use your information to respond to inquiries or send updates about the band.

3. Third-Party Links and Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites for purchasing merchandise or tickets. Please note that we do not control these third-party websites or their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit through links on our Site.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us with website analytics, email communications, and other services necessary for operating the Site.

Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors who provide services such as hosting, analytics (Google Analytics), email marketing, and customer support. These providers are required to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.

5. Your Rights Under GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)

If you are located in the European Union (EU), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) provides you with certain rights regarding your personal data. These rights include:

Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data we hold about you.
Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Restriction of Processing: You can request that we limit the processing of your personal data under certain conditions.
Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data, especially for direct marketing purposes.
Right to Data Portability: You can request that we transfer your data to another service provider in a commonly used, machine-readable format.

6. Your Rights Under CCPA (California Consumers)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants you specific rights regarding your personal data. These rights include:

Right to Know: You can request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal data we have collected about you over the past 12 months.
Right to Delete: You can request that we delete the personal data we have collected about you.
Right to Opt-Out of Sale: Although we do not sell personal data, if we did, you would have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal data.
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights, such as denying service or charging higher prices.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to improve your experience on our Site and to collect data about website usage. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that allow us to remember your preferences, analyze usage patterns, and enhance functionality.

Essential Cookies: These are required for basic website functions and cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with the Site. We use tools like Google Analytics for this purpose.
Advertising Cookies: These may be used to personalize advertising or retarget visitors on other websites.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or by using cookie consent tools provided on the Site.

8. Data Security

We take the security of your personal data seriously and implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect it from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that we have collected personal data from a child under 13, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated policy on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: totprod@me.com