PRIVACY POLICY

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Effective Date: 23 December 2022

At Without Admission, we are committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, disclose, and safeguard your personal information across multiple jurisdictions including the European Union, United Kingdom, Australia, United States, Canada, and Singapore.

Who We Are
This website is operated by Without Admission, an independent music project. For the purposes of this policy, “we”, “us”, or “our” refers to the project team responsible for this website and associated services. We act as a data controller when we determine the purpose and means of processing your personal information.
 

What Personal Data We Collect
Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect the following types of personal data:
 

• Contact Information: Name, email address (e.g. via newsletter forms, merchandise checkout, or contact enquiries)
   
• Order & Payment Information: Product purchase details, shipping information (payments are processed via third-party gateways; we do not store full payment details)
   
• Technical Data: IP address, device type, operating system, browser type, cookies, geolocation (if enabled), and browsing activity
   
• User-Generated Content: Messages you submit via forms, comments, or email
   

We do not intentionally collect personal data from individuals under the age of 16 without verified parental consent.

Legal Basis for Processing
We collect and process your data lawfully under the following legal bases:
 

• Consent: When you sign up to our mailing list
   
• Contract: To fulfil merchandise orders or respond to service requests
   
• Legitimate Interests: Analysing site traffic to improve services (unless this is overridden by your rights)
   
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable law (e.g. tax, consumer protection)
   

How We Use Your Information
We use your data for the following purposes:
 

• To send news, updates, or promotional content (only if you opt in)
   
• To process orders and deliver merchandise
   
• To respond to your enquiries or support requests
   
• To manage subscriptions and communication preferences
   
• To maintain and improve the security, performance, and functionality of the website
   
• To comply with applicable laws or lawful requests by authorities
   
• We will never sell or rent your data.

Sharing and International Transfers
We may share your personal data with trusted third-party providers including:
 

• Email marketing platforms (e.g. Mailchimp, Substack)
   
• Payment processors (e.g. Stripe, PayPal)
   
• Fulfilment or shipping providers
   
• Analytics or hosting services
   

These third parties are contractually obligated to handle your data securely and in accordance with this policy. Some providers may be located outside your country (e.g. in the US or EU), and we ensure appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses, Privacy Shield, or approved transfer mechanisms) are in place when transferring data internationally.

Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Once no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymise your data.
 

Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have some or all of the following rights:
 

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
   
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
   
• Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Request deletion of your personal data
   
• Withdraw Consent: Opt out of marketing or data collection you previously agreed to
   
• Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format (EU/UK/Canada)
   
• Restrict or Object: Object to or restrict processing based on legitimate interest
   
• Complain: Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority (e.g. OAIC, ICO, EU DPA, FTC, OPC Canada, or PDPC Singapore)
   

To exercise your rights, contact us at: jorge.silveira@gmail.com

Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
 

• Analyse site traffic
   
• Improve your browsing experience
   
• Remember your preferences
   

You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more information, see our Cookie Notice (if available).

Children’s Privacy
This site is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors without parental or guardian consent. If you believe we may have collected such data, please contact us immediately.
 

Data Security
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from loss, unauthorised access, or misuse. While we take reasonable steps, no internet-based service is completely secure.
 

Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in laws or practices. Any significant changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
 

Contact Us
If you have any questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
Email: jorge.silveira@gmail.com
Subject: Privacy Enquiry – Without Admission (Michael O'Brandel)