Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
Valuing Electronic Music ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the website valuingelectronicmusic.org. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, including all associated features, applications, and services (collectively, the "Site").
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site.
Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:
- Personal Data: Name, email address, and other contact information you voluntarily provide when contacting us or registering for promotional content.
- Technical Data: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited.
- Cookie Data: Information stored through cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Cookie Policy below).
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the Site, including click patterns, time spent on pages, and navigation behaviour.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To improve and optimise the Site's functionality and user experience.
- To conduct analytics and understand visitor behaviour and preferences.
- To track affiliate commissions and monitor performance of third-party casino and betting site links.
- To send marketing communications and promotional content (only where you have consented or where permitted by law).
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service.
- To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents.
Cookie Policy
Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. The types of cookies we use include:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for Site functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Allow us to analyse Site usage and visitor behaviour to improve performance.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Enable us to track referrals to third-party casino and betting websites and receive appropriate commissions.
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver targeted content and advertising.
You may opt out of non-essential cookies through your browser settings or by declining consent when prompted. However, disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.
Third-Party Links
The Site contains links to third-party casino, betting, and affiliate websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of these external sites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party website before providing personal information or engaging in transactions.
Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk and subject to their respective terms and conditions. We do not endorse or control these external platforms.
Your Rights
For UK and EU Residents (GDPR): You have the right to:
- Access your personal data held by us.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations).
- Object to processing of your personal data.
- Request restriction of processing.
- Withdraw consent at any time.
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
For US Residents (CCPA and Similar Laws): Depending on your state, you may have the right to access, delete, or opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal information.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the address below.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Analytics data and cookie data are typically retained for up to 24 months. You may request deletion of your personal data at any time, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us:
Email: privacy@valuingelectronicmusic.org
We will respond to your requests within 30 days, or as required by applicable law.