Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At I Blame The Parents Records (the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), accessible via iblametheparentsrecords.com (the “Website”), we recognize the importance of protecting your personal information and are committed to upholding the highest standards of data privacy and security. This Privacy Policy sets forth our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you access or use our Website, services, or communicate with us. We are dedicated to ensuring full compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and to safeguarding the personal data of all users, customers, and visitors.

2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller Role

This Privacy Policy applies to all individuals who interact with iblametheparentsrecords.com across any digital platform, including users who browse our Website or engage with us by making purchases, signing up for newsletters, or contacting our support team. For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, I Blame The Parents Records is the “data controller” in respect to the personal data processed.

If you have any questions regarding the processing of your personal data, you may contact us at [email protected].

3. Categories of Data Processed

We collect and process the following categories of personal data:

a. Usage Data
This includes data about how you use our Website and services, such as your IP address, browser type and version, geographical location, referral source, length of visit, page views, and website navigation paths.

b. Account Data
Data provided when creating an account or placing an order, including your full name, email address, billing address, shipping address, and telephone number.

c. Profile Data
Information relating to your interactions with us, including your purchase history, music preferences, browsing tendencies, and custom settings within your account.

d. Communication Data
Includes records of your correspondence with us through email, customer support portals, or contact forms. This may include your name, email, communication timestamps, and the content of your messages.

e. Technical Data
This encompasses device-specific details such as operating system version, device identifiers, time zone settings, screen resolution, and browser configurations.

f. Transaction Data
Data related to financial and transaction information including payment records (note: we do not store full financial information—payments are processed via secure third-party providers), transaction time, delivery status, and order confirmations.

g. Preference Data
Marketing and communication preferences submitted by you, including newsletter opt-ins, genre interests, artist followings, and subscription tier preferences.

4. Legal Bases for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following lawful grounds:

– Consent: Where we explicitly request your consent to process certain types of personal data, e.g., for marketing communications or cookie tracking.
– Performance of a Contract: Where we need to process your data to fulfill orders, manage subscriptions, or provide customer support.
– Legal Obligations: Where such processing is required to comply with applicable laws or regulatory obligations.
– Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary to pursue our legitimate business interests in operating, analyzing, and enhancing our Website and services—provided that such interests do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms.

5. Your Rights under GDPR and CCPA

Subject to applicable law, you may exercise the following rights regarding your personal data:

– Right of Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.
– Right to Rectification: You may request that we correct or update inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You may request the deletion of your personal data under certain legal grounds.
– Right to Restriction: You may request that we restrict the processing of your data in specific situations.
– Right to Data Portability: You may request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly accepted format and have it transmitted to another controller where feasible.
– Right to Object: You may object to certain types of processing on grounds relating to your situation, including direct marketing.
– Right to Non-Discrimination (under CCPA): You will not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via [email protected]. We may require verification of your identity before processing your request.

6. Security Measures

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement a wide array of technical and organizational measures to protect it, including:

– End-to-end encryption protocols during data transmission
– Secure server and firewall architecture
– Role-based access restrictions and internal audit controls
– Staff privacy training and confidentiality obligations
– Regular vulnerability scanning and system updates
– Routine data backups and disaster recovery measures

While no system can be fully immune from risk, we continuously assess and enhance our security posture to mitigate data threats.

7. International Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to and stored in jurisdictions outside your country of residence, including countries that may not provide the same level of legal protection for data. In such cases, we will ensure that adequate safeguards are in place, including the use of standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission or the implementation of binding corporate rules to ensure consistent data protection standards.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, regulatory, tax, accounting, or reporting requirements.

Specific retention periods may include:

– Account and Profile Data: retained for as long as the account remains active and up to 2 years thereafter
– Transaction Data: retained for legal and accounting compliance for up to 7 years
– Communication Data: retained for customer service purposes for up to 3 years
– Technical and Usage Data: retained for analytical purposes for up to 2 years
– Marketing Preferences: retained until withdrawn or updated

Upon expiration of the applicable retention period, personal data will either be securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Cookie Policy

The Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, gather analytics, and support essential website functions. These cookies may include:

– Essential Cookies: required for website operation, such as security features and shopping cart functionality.
– Functional Cookies: help remember user preferences and settings to improve usability.
– Analytics Cookies: collect anonymized data to evaluate website performance and visitor traffic.
– Performance Cookies: measure how users interact with the website to enhance content and layout.

10. Cookie Management and Compliance

We respect your right to control your online privacy. Upon your first visit, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner, in compliance with GDPR and CCPA requirements. You may manage your cookie preferences at any time using designated tools or browser settings.

To opt out of third-party analytics tracking, users can visit tools such as Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on or utilize global privacy control (GPC) signals where supported.

11. Children’s Privacy Protection

iblametheparentsrecords.com is not directed to or intended for the use of children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verified parental consent, we will delete such information promptly. Parents or guardians who believe that we may have collected data from a child can contact us directly at [email protected].

12. Policy Updates & Notifications

We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in legal obligations, our data practices, or our services. Where material changes occur, we will provide prominent notice via the Website or via direct email notification, as appropriate.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed of how we are protecting your information.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests concerning this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://iblametheparentsrecords.com

We are committed to upholding your privacy rights and to maintaining transparent and responsible data practices in accordance with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable laws. Your trust is important to us, and we welcome your feedback on our privacy policies and procedures.