Privacy policy

Last updated: 19/12/2025

This Privacy Policy explains how colincrooksmusic.com (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit or interact with this website.

We respect your privacy and process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

 

 

1. Who we are

Website: https://www.colincrooksmusic.com

Owner: Colin Crooks

Contact email: info@colincrooksmusic.com

This website is a personal music project and is not operated as a VAT-registered business.

 

 

2. Personal data we collect

a) Analytics data 

This website uses Google Analytics to analyse how visitors use the site.

 

The following data may be collected:

  • Anonymised IP address 
  • Device and browser type 
  • Pages visited and time spent 
  • Referring website

 

IP anonymisation is enabled. The collected data is used only for statistical and website optimisation purposes and cannot be used to personally identify visitors.

 

b) Data submitted via forms

When you submit a form on this website, we may collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Any information you voluntarily provide

 

This data is used only to handle your request or communication.

 

 

3. Legal basis for processing 

We process personal data based on:

  • Your consent (e.g. submitting a form or accepting cookies)
  • Legitimate interest (e.g. improving website performance via analytics)

 

You may withdraw your consent at any time.

 

 

4. Data retention 

Personal data is not kept longer than necessary:

  • Form data is retained only as long as needed to respond to your request
  • Analytics data is stored in aggregated and anonymised form

 

 

5. Your rights under GDPR

You have the right to: 

  • Access your personal data 
  • Correct inaccurate data 
  • Request deletion of your data 
  • Restrict or object to processing 
  • Withdraw consent at any time

 

You can view, modify, or request deletion of your personal data via: https://www.colincrooksmusic.com/gdpr/

 

Requests are handled as quickly as possible and within the legal GDPR time limits.

 

 

6. Cookies 

This website uses cookies to ensure proper functionality and to analyse website traffic.

 

Some cookies are strictly necessary for the website and integrated services to work correctly. These include cookies required to store your cookie consent preferences, maintain basic website sessions, and enable embedded Spotify players to function properly. These cookies do not track visitors across websites and cannot be disabled.

 

With your consent, we also use analytics cookies via Google Analytics. These cookies help us understand how visitors use the website, such as which pages are visited and how long visitors stay on the site. IP anonymisation is enabled, and the collected data is used only for statistical and performance analysis.

 

A cookie consent banner is provided via Cookie Script, allowing you to accept, reject, or change your cookie preferences at any time. You can also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features, such as embedded Spotify players.

 

 

7. Data sharing 

Your personal data is:

  • Never sold 
  • Never shared with third parties, except:
    • Trusted services required for analytics
    • Legal obligations if required by law

 

All third-party processors comply with GDPR regulations.

 

 

8. Data security 

Appropriate technical and organisational measures are taken to protect your data against:

  • Loss 
  • Unauthorised access 
  • Misuse or disclosure

 

 

9. Changes to this policy 

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time.

The most recent version will always be available on this page.

 

 

10. Contact 

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact info@colincrooksmusic.com.