Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 30, 2024
Overview
RecordStores ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Store Submissions: When you submit a record store, we collect the store name, location, contact information, and your email address.
- Contact Forms: When you contact us, we collect your name, email address, and message content.
- Newsletter: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent, and referring websites.
- Device Information: We collect information about your device, browser type, and IP address.
- Cookies: We use cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyze site traffic.
How We Use Your Information
- To operate and maintain our directory of record stores
- To process store submissions and contact requests
- To send newsletters (if subscribed)
- To analyze website usage and improve our services
- To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
- Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate our website (hosting, analytics, email services).
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Mapbox: For displaying store locations on maps
- Google Analytics: For website analytics
- Cloudflare: For hosting and security
Each service has its own privacy policy governing their use of your data.
Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.
Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services or as required by law. You may request deletion of your personal data by contacting us.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of marketing communications
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at: