Breakcore Guide ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website breakcoreguide.netlify.app. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect information when you visit our website. By using this site, you agree to the terms described below.
Information We Collect
We do not directly collect personal information such as your name or email address unless you voluntarily submit it through our contact form. However, third-party services we use may collect certain data automatically:
- Google Analytics — collects anonymised usage data including pages visited, time on site, browser type, device type, and approximate geographic location (country/region level). This data is used solely to understand how visitors use our site.
- Google AdSense — if you see display advertisements on this site, Google AdSense may use cookies to serve personalised ads based on your browsing history. You can opt out of personalised advertising via Google Ad Settings.
- Contact Form (Netlify Forms) — if you submit our contact form, Netlify collects and stores your name, email address, and message. We use this information solely to respond to your enquiry.
Cookies
This website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to provide a better user experience and to enable analytics and advertising functionality. The cookies we use are:
- Analytics cookies (Google Analytics) — track anonymised usage statistics to help us understand which content is most useful. These cookies are set only with your consent.
- Advertising cookies (Google AdSense) — enable Google to serve relevant advertisements. These cookies may track your browsing activity across other websites. They are set only with your consent.
- Functional cookies — remember your cookie consent preference so we don't ask you every visit.
You can manage or withdraw cookie consent at any time using the cookie banner that appears at the bottom of each page, or through your browser settings.
How We Use Your Information
- To understand how visitors use the site and improve our content
- To display relevant advertisements via Google AdSense
- To respond to enquiries submitted through our contact form
- To comply with legal obligations where applicable
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
Third-Party Links
Breakcore Guide contains links to external websites, including affiliate links to sample packs and plugins. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
Affiliate Disclosure
Some links on this site are affiliate links. If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps support the site and allows us to continue producing free content. All affiliate relationships are disclosed in our Affiliate Disclosure.
Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights regarding your personal data under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right of access — you have the right to request a copy of any personal data we hold about you.
- Right to erasure — you can request that we delete personal data we hold about you.
- Right to object — you can object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes, including direct marketing.
- Right to withdraw consent — you can withdraw cookie consent at any time via the cookie banner.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@breakcoreguide.com.
Data Retention
Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months. Google Analytics data is retained according to Google's default retention settings (26 months). You can request deletion at any time.
Children's Privacy
This website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: contact@breakcoreguide.com
Website: breakcoreguide.netlify.app/about.html