Our Privacy & Data Protection Promise
Welcome to Hazy Tales, where we, Awna Teixeira’s team, value your trust and are committed to protecting your personal data. This policy outlines how we handle information for our blog, music, and creative storytelling. We operate with transparency, ensuring our practices comply with relevant laws, including the UK Data Protection Act 2018 and the GDPR.
What Information We Collect and Why
We collect minimal, purposeful data to enhance your experience and ensure our site operates smoothly. Information is gathered directly from you or automatically for technical reasons.
- Information You Provide: This includes your email address when signing up for our MailerLite mailing list. We use it to share news about tours, music releases, and exclusive content. You can unsubscribe anytime.
- Automatically Collected Data: This includes your IP address, browser type, and device information. It is logged for essential security and to ensure the site functions correctly for all visitors.
Our Use of Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to make your visit efficient and to understand how our content is used. We are mindful and only use necessary or insightful cookies with your consent.
- Essential Session Cookies: These are required for core site functionality, like navigation and privacy preference management. They do not store personally identifiable information.
- Analytics & Performance Cookies: With your consent, we use tools like Google Analytics 4 to see how visitors interact with our content, helping us understand which stories or music videos resonate most.
Analytics and Site Performance
We use analytics to improve Hazy Tales, ensuring our site is engaging and user-friendly. Our approach prioritises your privacy.
Understanding Our Audience
We analyse anonymised data on page views, traffic sources, and general behaviour. This shows us what content connects, helping shape future creative posts.
Data Anonymisation
We configure our analytics to anonymise data where possible, meaning we see broader trends about visitor engagement, not individual profiles.
Third-Party Services and Data Sharing
We integrate trusted third-party services to deliver music and merchandise. We do not sell your personal data. Their own privacy policies apply when you interact with them.
Content Embeds (YouTube, Bandcamp)
Embedded music videos or audio players may lead these platforms to collect data as per their own policies. We encourage you to review these.
Payment Processors
For merchandise purchases, transactions are processed securely by specialists like Stripe. We do not store full payment card details; the processor handles this data under their stringent security standards.
Your Data Rights (GDPR Compliance)
If you are in the UK or EEA, you have specific rights under the GDPR. We are committed to upholding these rights.
- Right to Access and Erasure: You can request a copy of your personal data or ask for it to be deleted. You can unsubscribe from our mailing list instantly via any email.
- Right to Object and Restrict: You can object to how we process your data or ask us to restrict it. You can opt out of analytics via your browser settings or our cookie tool.
How Long We Retain Your Data
We keep information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined here or as required by law.
| Data Type | Retention Period | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mailing List Data | Until you unsubscribe | Removed promptly from active lists upon unsubscription. |
| Analytics Data | 26 months | Automatically deleted in Google Analytics 4 after this period. |
| Transaction Data | Legally required period | Retained for UK financial record-keeping and accounting purposes. |
Contacting Us About Your Privacy
Your privacy is important. We welcome questions or concerns regarding this policy or your personal data.
Primary Contact Method
For all privacy-related requests, including exercising your GDPR rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We are based in the UK and will respond promptly.
Supervisory Authority
If unsatisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK’s independent regulator, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
We reaffirm our commitment to transparency and your privacy, so you can enjoy Awna Teixeira’s creative world with confidence.