Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Seven Inch Records (“we,” “us,” “our”), accessible via seveninchrecords.com, we are firmly committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal data. We value the trust you place in us and take our responsibility to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your information seriously. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, process, store, and protect your personal information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable data protection laws.

2. Scope of This Policy and Data Controller Role

This Privacy Policy applies to all users of our website seveninchrecords.com and covers all personal data shared with or collected by us through your use of the website or interaction with our services. For the purposes of data protection regulations, Seven Inch Records is the “data controller” responsible for determining the purposes and means of processing your personal data.

3. Categories of Data We Process

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data, either directly from you, via automated systems, or through interactions with our site:

3.1. Usage Data
Information such as browser type, IP address, device types, access times, referring website addresses, session duration, and navigation paths are collected automatically to analyze trends, administer the website, and enhance user experience.

3.2. Account Data
If you create an account on seveninchrecords.com or engage in a transaction, we may collect your name, email address, billing and shipping address, phone number, and account credentials.

3.3. Profile Data
Data involving your purchase history, preferences, items viewed, wishlists, product reviews, and interaction behavior with our services and content.

3.4. Communication Data
Records of correspondence between you and us, including support inquiries, chat messages, email history, and other customer service contacts.

3.5. Technical Data
Device identifiers, operating system types and versions, system configurations, and network information for security, compatibility, and support purposes.

3.6. Transaction Data
Details of past purchases including products ordered, payment methods (with payment info handled securely by third-party processors), fulfillment records, and delivery addresses.

3.7. Preference Data
Information related to your communication preferences, consents given for marketing or promotional materials, and product interest signaling based on your usage.

4. Legal Bases for Processing

We process your personal data based on one or more of the following lawful bases, as permitted under GDPR and CCPA:

– Consent: Explicit permission granted when you opt-in for newsletters, promotions, or tracking cookies.
– Contract: Processing necessary to fulfill our obligations to you under a purchase or service agreement.
– Legal Obligation: Compliance with applicable financial, tax, or regulatory requirements.
– Legitimate Interests: Ensuring service functionality, optimizing website performance, and preventing fraudulent activities, provided such interests are not overridden by your rights and interests.

5. Your Rights Under Data Protection Laws

Subject to applicable jurisdiction, you have the following rights with respect to your personal data:

– Right of Access: You may request confirmation and access to the personal data we hold about you.
– Right to Rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your information, subject to legal retention requirements.
– Right to Restriction: You may request temporary suspension of processing where you contest the accuracy, legitimacy, or need for processing.
– Right to Data Portability: You may request to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format and to transfer it to another controller.
– Right to Object: You may object to certain types of processing, including direct marketing and profiling.
– Right to Withdraw Consent: If processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: [email protected].

6. Security Measures

We apply robust security protocols to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include, but are not limited to:

– Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for communications
– Role-based access and authentication controls
– Regular data backups and resilient infrastructure
– Employee awareness and mandated privacy training
– Regular security audits and incident response procedures

7. International Data Transfers

In the event we transfer personal data outside of your jurisdiction, including where data is processed or stored by sub-processors or service providers, we ensure such transfers are protected by lawful mechanisms, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or adequacy decisions, in accordance with GDPR requirements.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. Retention periods may vary based on data type and purpose:

– Transaction Records: 7 years for financial and tax compliance
– Account Data: Active until deletion request or inactivity for 24 months
– Communication Logs: 3 years from last correspondence
– Cookie & Tracking Data: As outlined in our Cookie Policy below
– Marketing Consent: Until withdrawal of consent or 24 months of inactivity

9. Cookie Policy

Our website seveninchrecords.com uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience, maintain website functionality, and assess performance. The categories of cookies used include:

– Essential Cookies: Necessary for site security and core functionality (e.g., shopping cart, login).
– Functional Cookies: Enable enhancements like saved preferences or region selections.
– Analytics Cookies: Collect information about how visitors use our website, such as pages visited, dwell time, and referral sources.
– Performance Cookies: Monitor site load times and user interaction for site optimization.

10. Cookie Management and Compliance

Your cookie preferences can be managed at any time through our cookie consent banner or browser settings. Pursuant to GDPR, we request explicit opt-in consent for non-essential cookies from users located in the European Economic Area (EEA). Under CCPA, Californian users may opt-out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information through our designated links or privacy settings, if applicable.

11. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect, solicit, or process personal data from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that data of a child under 13 has been collected without verified parental consent, we will promptly delete the data. If you believe this may have occurred, contact us immediately at [email protected].

12. Policy Updates

We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal or operational changes. We encourage users to periodically review this page. When significant changes are made, we may notify users via email or prominent notice on seveninchrecords.com.

13. Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal data, please reach out to us at:

Email: [email protected]
Website: www.seveninchrecords.com

We are dedicated to maintaining compliance with applicable data protection legislation and to addressing your privacy inquiries with transparency and due care.