Nic De Sombre

PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: June 8, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Nic De Sombre / Humanity Rights Records ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, processes, and protects your personal information when you visit https://www.nicdesombre.com (the "Site").

Because our site is hosted on Bandzoogle, your data is also processed through their infrastructure. We are committed to protecting your privacy in full compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable local laws.

1. Data Controller

For the purposes of the GDPR, the data controller responsible for your personal information is:

Name: Nic De Sombre / Humanity Rights Records
Email Contact: nicdesombre@gmail.com

2. Information We Collect

We only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us or that is captured automatically by our hosting platform:

Contact Information: Names, email addresses, and mailing addresses when you sign up for our newsletter, use the contact form, or create a fan account.
Transaction Information: Billing addresses, phone numbers, and purchase history if you buy merchandise, digital music, or tickets through our store. Note: Payment card details are processed directly by our PCI-compliant third-party payment gateways (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) and are never stored on our servers.
Automated Data: IP addresses, browser types, operating systems, and device data collected automatically via cookies when navigating the Site.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

If you are located within the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your data under the following legal grounds:

Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your data, such as subscribing to our newsletter mailing list.
Performance of a Contract: Processing is necessary to fulfill an order you place in our online store (e.g., mailing physical vinyl or merchandise).
Legitimate Interests: To maintain our website infrastructure, evaluate how visitors use our site, and improve our services.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your data strictly to operate our music business:

To send you band newsletters, tour updates, and promotional materials (only if you opted-in).
To process payments, manage orders, and deliver merchandise or music.
To respond to your inquiries via our contact forms.
To monitor website traffic and ensure optimal site performance.

5. Data Sharing and Third-Party Service Providers

We do not sell your personal data. We only share information with trusted third-party service providers required to run our business:

Bandzoogle: Our website builder and hosting platform.
Mailzoogle: Bandzoogle’s integrated email marketing platform used to deliver our newsletter.
Payment Processors: [Insert Stripe / PayPal / etc.] to process secure transactions.
Shipping Providers: [Insert DHL / Royal Mail / etc.] if needed to fulfill physical merch orders.

6. International Data Transfers

Our hosting platform, Bandzoogle, is located in Canada, and some data infrastructure is located in the United States. When your personal data is transferred outside of the EEA, appropriate technical and contractual safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) are utilized to ensure your information remains protected to European standards.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, service your active newsletter subscriptions, or comply with statutory tax and legal requirements (such as retaining commercial sales receipts).

8. Your GDPR Privacy Rights

If you are a resident of the European Union or EEA, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right of Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your personal data from our lists and Bandzoogle's systems.
Right to Restrict or Object to Processing: Stop or limit how we process your data.
Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another provider.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time via the "Unsubscribe" link in any email.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us directly at [Insert Your Email Address]. You also retain the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority if you believe your data has been mishandled.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website utilizes essential cookies to keep our store functioning, track shopping carts, and analyze basic traffic trends. You can manage or completely disable cookies through your personal browser settings, though doing so may prevent certain e-commerce functionalities from working correctly.