Combined Policy
Privacy Policy & Cookie Policy
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This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit my website or purchase my backing tracks with chord charts. It also describes the limited cookies used on the site.
I am committed to protecting your privacy. I collect only the minimum information needed to process your purchases and deliver your downloads.
1. Information I Collect
When you visit this site or make a purchase, I may collect:
- Purchase Information: Song titles you buy, purchase amount, date/time, and transaction details (handled securely by PayPal).
- Payment and Delivery Information: Processed entirely by PayPal (you provide billing details directly to PayPal).
- Basic Technical Information: IP address, browser type, and device information (automatically logged for security and troubleshooting).
- Contact Information (if you use any contact form): Name and email address.
I do not collect sensitive personal data (such as health information, biometric data, or precise geolocation) beyond what is strictly needed for the transaction.
2. How I Use Your Information
I use the information solely to:
- Process your payment and deliver instant digital downloads of the songs you purchase.
- Provide customer support if you have questions about a purchase or download.
- Maintain basic site security and prevent fraud.
- Comply with legal obligations (such as sales tax reporting in Texas).
I do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing or advertising purposes.
3. Third-Party Services
- PayPal: Handles all payments securely. PayPal may collect additional information as described in their Privacy Policy.
- Amazon S3: Stores and delivers your purchased song files after successful payment. Amazon’s privacy practices are described in the Amazon Privacy Notice.
- WP eStore and 10Web Plugins: Power the shopping system, contact form, and site performance. These plugins set limited session cookies needed for purchases, downloads, and the contact form to work.
- CookieYes: Runs the cookie consent banner and stores your cookie preferences.
- YouTube: May set cookies if you open a YouTube link or embed from this site. See Google’s privacy policy for details.
I am not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services.
4. Cookies Used on This Site
This site uses cookies for core functions (secure checkout with PayPal, session management, instant downloads, and the contact form). YouTube may set cookies if you use a YouTube link or embed. CookieYes stores your consent choice so the banner remembers what you picked.
You can change cookie preferences anytime with the CookieYes button on the site, or through your browser settings. Turning off strictly necessary cookies may stop purchases or downloads from working.
5. Your Rights and Choices
You may request to access, correct, or delete the limited personal information I hold about you by contacting me directly. Because this is a very small site with minimal data collection, responses are handled manually.
Texas residents have rights under the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA), but as a small hobby project, many requirements do not apply. I still aim for transparency and will respond to reasonable requests.
6. Data Retention
I retain purchase records only as long as needed for tax reporting (Texas sales tax), accounting, and customer support — typically up to 4–7 years as required by law. Download links expire after a reasonable period for security.
7. Security
The site uses SSL. PayPal and Amazon S3 handle payments and file delivery, so I never see your payment details.
8. Children’s Privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. Changes to This Policy
I may update this policy occasionally. Changes will be posted here with a new “Last updated” date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Me
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, or your data, please contact me.
Thank you for supporting independent music and for respecting my work!