Privacy Policy

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PRIVACY POLICY (UK GDPR Compliant)

Effective Date: 26.03.21

Your data, your rules. We're committed to protecting your privacy under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.

1. WHO WE ARE

Lag of God is operated by [For The Lag Of God], located in the UK. We are the Data Controller of the personal information you provide.

Contact:
📧 [Your Email]
📍 [Your Address or Location]

2. WHAT DATA WE COLLECT

We may collect:

• Account info: name, email, username
• Content submissions: music, artwork, messages
• Technical data: IP address, browser/device type, usage behaviour (via cookies or analytics tools)

We don’t knowingly collect data from anyone under 13.

3. WHY WE COLLECT IT

We only use your data when we have a lawful basis, including:

• Consent: e.g., newsletter sign-ups
• Contractual obligation: e.g., paid services
• Legitimate interests: improving site features, promoting the community
• Legal requirement: where we must retain data for compliance or law enforcement

4. HOW WE USE YOUR DATA

We use your data to:

• Let you sign in, upload, and interact with content
• Promote community events and music
• Process merch purchases or event tickets
• Keep the site secure and improve performance
• Communicate with you (e.g., important updates, shoutouts, or newsletters if opted-in)

We’ll never spam you or sell your data.

5. WHO WE SHARE DATA WITH

We only share your data with:

• Trusted services: like payment processors (Stripe/PayPal), web hosts, or analytics providers
• Legal authorities: only if required to by law

All third-party services are GDPR-compliant and only use your data as instructed.

6. COOKIES & TRACKING

We use basic cookies to:

• Keep you logged in
• Track site analytics
• Save your preferences

You can control cookies in your browser settings.

7. HOW LONG WE KEEP YOUR DATA

We keep your data for as long as needed to serve its purpose or meet legal obligations. You can request deletion at any time unless we’re legally required to keep something.

8. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER UK GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access the data we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate data
• Erase your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Object to how we use your data
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
  https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/

To exercise these rights, contact us at 📧 forthelagofgod@gmail.com

9. DATA SECURITY

We take your privacy seriously and use encryption and secure servers. But no site is 100% bulletproof — keep your passwords safe and be cautious online.

10. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may revise this Privacy Policy. If the changes are significant, we’ll notify you on the site or by email if you’re subscribed.

11. CONTACT

Got questions? Want your data deleted?
📧 [forthelagofgod@gmail.com]