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Welcome to the Gurnerverse website. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy and Copyright Policy ("Policy") explains what information we collect from you, how we use and safeguard it, and what rights you have. It also outlines the intellectual property rights for all content on our site and the rules regarding its use. By using the Gurnerverse website, you agree to the terms of this Policy.
User Data Protection
We take user data protection seriously. We only collect personal information that is necessary to provide our services or communicate with you, and we handle it with care and confidentiality. In accordance with applicable data protection laws, you have rights to know how your data is used and to control it. Below we detail what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.
Information We Collect
Contact Information: Name, email address, or other details you provide (for example, when signing up for our newsletter or filling out a contact form).
Messages and Submissions: Any information you send to us via contact forms or email, including the content of your messages or inquiries.
Usage Data: Technical data collected automatically when you visit the site – e.g. your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing actions. This may happen through cookies or analytics tools and helps us understand how the site is used.
Cookies: Small text files (cookies) and similar tracking technologies that may collect information about your site preferences and usage (explained in more detail in the Cookies and Tracking section below).
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information or data from children under 13. If you are under 13, please do not submit any personal information to us.
How We Use Your Information
Providing and Improving Services: To operate the website and ensure content is presented effectively. For instance, usage data helps us debug issues and optimize our web pages.
Communication: To respond to your inquiries or requests. If you contact us with questions or feedback, we will use your email and message to communicate with you.
Newsletter and Updates (With Consent): If you subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list, we will use your email to send you news, updates, or promotional content about Gurnerverse (e.g. new music releases, blog posts, or events). You will receive such emails only if you have opted in, and you can opt out at any time.
Analytics: To analyze traffic and user behavior on our site. This helps us understand what content our fans find most interesting and improve the user experience. We typically use aggregated or anonymized data for analytics.
Legal Compliance and Protection: To comply with any legal obligations (for example, keeping records for tax/audit purposes if applicable) and to protect our rights, property, or safety of our users. For instance, we may retain correspondence to address any future legal questions or disputes.
We will not use your personal information for purposes beyond those described without your consent, and we do not engage in selling or renting your personal data to third parties.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We value your privacy. As a rule, we do not share your personal data with third parties except in the following situations:
Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us run the website or our operations (for example, an email service to send out our newsletter, or a web analytics provider like Google Analytics). These partners only receive the data necessary to perform their specific services on our behalf, and they are obligated to protect your information and use it only for those purposes.
Legal Requirements: If required by law or a valid legal process (such as a subpoena, court order, or government request), we may disclose specific information as necessary to comply. We may also do so to enforce our site’s terms or to protect our rights or the safety of others (for example, to prevent fraud or security issues).
Importantly, we do not sell your personal information to any third party. We also do not share data with third-party advertisers or social media companies for their own marketing purposes. Any third parties that process data for us (such as our newsletter or hosting providers) are bound by confidentiality and data protection agreements.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to safeguard the personal information we collect. This includes technical measures (such as encryption and secure protocols) and organizational measures (limiting access to personal data to only those who need it). While we strive to protect your data, please understand that no website or Internet transmission is completely secure. We continuously update our security practices to adapt to new threats, but we cannot guarantee absolute security of information at all times.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy or as required by law. For example, if you contact us, we may keep your correspondence until your issue is resolved and then for a reasonable period in case of follow-up questions. If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will retain your email address until you unsubscribe or ask us to delete it. We regularly review the data we hold and delete or anonymize information that is no longer needed.
Your Rights
You have certain rights regarding your personal data. We are committed to upholding these rights and enabling you to exercise them. Subject to applicable laws, your rights may include:
Access and Portability: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. We will provide this information, in a common portable format, so you can see what data we have and even transfer it to another service if needed.
Correction: If any of your personal information is inaccurate or outdated, you have the right to request that we correct or update it.
Deletion: You can ask us to delete your personal data. For example, if you no longer want us to hold your information, you can request erasure. We will honor such requests to the extent possible (some data might need to be retained for legal reasons, but we will inform you if so).
Withdrawal of Consent: If you have given consent for us to use your data (for instance, you signed up for the newsletter), you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. Once you withdraw consent, we will stop the specific use of your data that was based on your consent (e.g., we will stop sending you the newsletter).
Objection or Restriction: You may object to certain processing or ask us to limit how we use your data. For example, you can ask that we stop using your data for analytics by blocking cookies (see below), or you can object to any processing you feel is not justified.
Non-Discrimination: We will never discriminate or retaliate against you for exercising these privacy rights. Your access to our content will remain the same whether or not you choose to provide personal data or exercise any of the above rights.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information in the last section of this Policy. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests (for your security, we want to ensure it’s really you making the request). We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe as required by law.
Cookies and Tracking
Like many websites, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience and gather information about how our site is used.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognize your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions. We also may use related technologies like web beacons or local storage for similar purposes.
How We Use Cookies
Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function correctly. For example, if our site has a pop-up notice or a login (if applicable), essential cookies might remember your actions (like dismissing a banner or maintaining a session). These cookies do not gather information for marketing but are crucial for basic operations.
Analytics Cookies: We use analytics or performance cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site. This helps us count visitors, see which pages or content are most popular, and understand overall user engagement. For instance, we might use Google Analytics or a similar tool which sets its own cookies to track page views and clicks. The information collected is typically aggregated and anonymized.
Preference Cookies: In some cases, we may use cookies to remember your preferences. For example, if our audio player has volume settings or if you choose a light/dark theme on the site, preference cookies would save those choices so that the site remembers them on your next visit.
Third-Party Cookies: Some content or services on our site are provided by third parties, and they may set their own cookies. See the Embedded Media section below for details.
Your Choices
When you first visit our site, you may see a notice about cookies (if required by law in your region). By continuing to use our site, you consent to the placement of cookies as described. You can control cookies in your browser settings, and you can delete cookies that have already been set. Disabling some cookies may affect site functionality.
Embedded Media
The Gurnerverse website may include embedded content from third-party platforms (e.g., SoundCloud, Bandcamp, Spotify, YouTube). Embedded content works the same as if you visit the third-party site directly, which means those providers may collect data (IP address, device details, interactions) and set cookies when you play or interact with the content. Their privacy policies govern their use of data, not this policy.
We do not receive personally identifiable information about your interactions with embedded media. If you do not want third parties to collect information, you can choose not to play embedded content or use browser privacy settings/extensions to block third-party content.
Email Communications and Contact Forms
If you subscribe to our newsletter (where offered), we will use your email to send you updates you requested. Every email includes an unsubscribe link. We may use a reputable email service provider to manage the list; they are not allowed to use your data for their own purposes.
When you contact us via forms or email, we use your details solely to respond. We may retain correspondence for a reasonable period to manage communications but will not keep it longer than necessary. You can request deletion of your messages unless we are required to retain them.
Intellectual Property and Copyright
All content on the Gurnerverse website is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. Unless otherwise noted, content is the exclusive property of Gurnerverse. This includes music, audio recordings, lyrics, characters and names (e.g., Fred and Tim Gurnerman), stories and lore, images, artwork, logos, designs, videos, text, and all other materials. All rights reserved.
You may not copy, redistribute, reproduce, publicly display, or create derivative works from our content without prior written permission. Examples of prohibited uses include: re-uploading our audio, copying/publishing lyrics or stories elsewhere, using our characters/logos in your own products, or commercializing fan work without permission. Sharing links to our official pages/players is encouraged.
Enforcement: Unauthorized use may result in takedown requests (e.g., DMCA) or further legal action. If you wish to use something from Gurnerverse, please contact us first.
Third-Party Links and Services
Our site may link to external websites or integrate certain services (hosting, analytics, email providers, embedded platforms). We share only the data necessary for those services to operate, and providers are expected to protect your data. However, they operate under their own privacy policies and terms. We are not responsible for third-party sites; please review their policies when you visit them.
Policy Updates and Contact Information
Changes to This Policy: We may update this Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date below, and may provide additional notice for substantial changes. Your continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.
Contact Information: For questions, requests, or permissions, email contact@gurnerverse.com or use our contact form.