Effective Date: April 11, 2025
At The Cult and Classic (“we”, “our”, or “us”), accessible at thecultandclassic.com, we are committed to protecting your personal data and privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
- Personal identification information (Name, email address, etc.)
- Usage data (pages visited, time spent on site, clicks)
- Technical data (IP address, browser type, operating system)
- Marketing preferences and subscription choices
2. How We Collect Your Data
You provide most of the data we collect directly. We collect data when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Submit a form (e.g., contact, write for us, advertising inquiries)
- Browse the site (via cookies and analytics tools)
- Engage with our content through social media or marketing campaigns
3. Legal Basis for Processing Data
We process your data under the following legal bases:
- Consent – When you provide clear permission (e.g., newsletter signup)
- Contractual necessity – To fulfill obligations related to a service you requested
- Legal obligation – When processing is necessary to comply with the law
- Legitimate interest – For purposes like analytics, improving services, and marketing (unless overridden by your rights)
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
- Send newsletters and promotional emails
- Respond to inquiries and support requests
- Monitor and analyze site performance
- Improve user experience and content relevance
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or abuse
5. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share your data with:
- Third-party service providers (email platforms, analytics tools)
- Legal authorities when required by law
- Business partners or collaborators only with your consent
6. Data Retention
We retain your data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described above or to comply with legal requirements. You may request deletion of your data at any time.
7. Your Data Protection Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccuracies in your data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to processing or restrict how we use your data
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]
8. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to personalize content, analyze traffic, and enhance user experience. You can adjust your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Learn more in our separate Cookie Policy.
9. International Transfers
We may store or process data outside the European Economic Area. When we do so, we ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.
Last Updated: April 11, 2025
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, contact us at:
[email protected]
Your privacy matters to us. We are committed to transparency, protection, and respect.