Last Updated: 13 March, 2025

At Garage Band Theory (https://garagebandtheory.com), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use our Website or purchase products.

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you provide directly to us, including:

(a) Your name and email address (e.g., when subscribing to our email list or making a purchase).

(b) Payment details (processed securely by third-party providers such as PayPal and Stripe).

1.2 Non-Personal Information

We automatically collect basic non-personal information to improve our Website, such as:

(a) Your IP address, browser type, and device type.

(b) Pages you visit and the time spent on the Website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

(a) To process and deliver your purchases, such as eBooks.

(b) To respond to customer inquiries and provide support.

(c) To send newsletters, updates, or promotional offers (only if you have opted in). You can unsubscribe at any time.

(d) To analyze Website usage and improve our services.

3. Payment Processing

All payments on our Website are securely processed through third-party providers, such as PayPal and Stripe. We do not store or handle your payment details. For more information on how your payment details are handled, please refer to the privacy policies of PayPal and Stripe.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our Website, conducting our business, or servicing you, such as MailerLite for email marketing. These third parties agree to keep your information confidential. We may also disclose your information when required by law.

5. Use of Images

The Website uses images of other artists along with their reviews. These images are used under license or for fair use purposes, such as reviews. The Website also uses images generated by AI as product images.

6. Google Drive

The Website uses Google Drive to share additional files with customers who have purchased products. By accessing these files, you agree to Google's terms of service and privacy policy.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze Website traffic, and personalize content.

7.1 What are Cookies: Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website.

7.2 Types of Cookies We Use:

   (a) Essential Cookies: Necessary for Website functionality, such as logging in or making a purchase.

   (b) Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Website, such as which pages are visited most often. We use Google Analytics for this purpose.

   (c) Performance Cookies: Used for load balancing.

   7.3 Other Cookies:

      (a) Cookies set by Payhip for load balancing and session management.

      (b) Cookies set by Google Tag Manager to experiment with advertisement efficiency.

      (c) Cookies set by MailerLite.

7.4 Your Choices: you can control cookies through your browser settings. You can choose to accept or decline cookies. However, declining cookies may limit your experience on our Website.

For more information about the specific cookies used on our Website, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information 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.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

(a) Access your personal information.

(b) Correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.

(c) Delete your personal information (subject to certain exceptions).

(d) Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications by clicking the link in our emails or contacting us.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Website and products are intended for general audiences and are not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete it promptly.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, such as Amazon or PayPal. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

12. Data Security

We implement reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy as needed. Changes will be posted on this page, and the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy will be revised. By continuing to use our Website after changes are posted, you agree to the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:

Email: ds@garagebandtheory.com