Privacy Policy
At absolutdeadmau5.com, we are firmly committed to protecting the privacy, integrity, and security of the personal information of our visitors, users, and customers. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices concerning the collection, use, disclosure, and safeguarding of your information in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
1. Commitment to Privacy and Data Protection
We recognize the importance of maintaining the confidentiality and security of your personal data. All data processing activities performed through absolutdeadmau5.com are carried out with transparency, accountability, and full respect for your rights. Our data handling principles are guided by the principles of data minimization, fairness, lawfulness, and purpose limitation.
2. Scope of Policy and Role of the Data Controller
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected through absolutdeadmau5.com and any related services provided through the website. The entity responsible for determining the means and purposes of processing your personal information is the data controller. For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), the data controller is absolutdeadmau5.com, contactable at [email protected].
By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
3. Categories of Data We Process
We may collect and process the following categories of data:
a) Usage Data
Includes information about your interactions with the website, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, date/time stamps, referring URLs, and session duration.
b) Account Data
Includes personal identifiers provided during account creation, such as full name, physical address, email address, and contact telephone number.
c) Profile Data
Covers user preferences, purchase history, product interaction behavior, and demographic information if voluntarily submitted.
d) Communication Data
Comprises records of your inquiries, emails, and customer support interactions with us, including any attachments and metadata.
e) Technical Data
Includes device type, hardware model, unique device identifiers, system configuration, crash logs, diagnostics, and performance reports.
f) Transaction Data
Includes billing information, order history, shipping details, and payment status as processed through our third-party payment providers.
g) Preference Data
Covers your consents to marketing communications, selected interests, and subscription preferences.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We process your personal data under the following legal bases as appropriate:
– Performance of a Contract: Where we need to fulfill an agreement with you, such as completing your purchases.
– Legitimate Interests: For enhancing our website functionality, enforcing terms of service, and analyzing usage patterns, provided such interests are not overridden by your rights.
– Consent: For sending marketing communications, deploying non-essential cookies, or processing sensitive personal information where required.
– Legal Obligation: Where we are required to comply with regulatory or statutory obligations.
5. Your Data Protection Rights
In accordance with GDPR and CCPA, you have the following rights with respect to your personal data:
– Right of Access: You may request a copy of your personal data we hold.
– Right to Rectification: You may correct or update your inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Right to Erasure: You may request that we delete your personal data where there is no overriding legal basis.
– Right to Restrict Processing: You may ask us to limit the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
– Right to Data Portability: You may request the structured transmission of your data in a commonly used format to another controller.
– Right to Opt-Out (CCPA): California residents may opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data at any time.
– Right to Non-Discrimination: We will never discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise any of the above rights, please contact us at [email protected].
6. Security Measures
At absolutdeadmau5.com, we employ robust technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data. These include:
– Encryption of data in transit and at rest using industry-standard protocols.
– User account protections through strict access controls and authentication.
– Routine data backups to secure environments.
– Staff training on privacy principles, data handling, and security protocols.
7. International Data Transfers
Where applicable, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence, including to jurisdictions that may not provide the same level of data protection. In such cases, we implement appropriate legal safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, to ensure the lawful and secure transfer of data.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as legally required. Generally:
– Usage and Technical Data — retained for 12 months for analytics and diagnostics.
– Account and Profile Data — retained for the life of the account and up to 6 months after deletion.
– Transaction Data — retained for a minimum of 7 years for tax and accounting compliance.
– Communication Data — retained for 2 years to improve support services.
– Preference Data — retained until the user withdraws consent.
9. Cookie Policy
absolutdeadmau5.com uses various cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. These fall into the following categories:
– Essential Cookies — Required for the core functionality of the site (e.g., session management).
– Functional Cookies — Enable site personalization and feature customization.
– Analytics Cookies — Collect aggregated data on user activity to improve our performance.
– Performance Cookies — Monitor specific user engagement metrics for website optimization.
10. Cookie Management and Legal Compliance
Upon visiting our site, you may be presented with a cookie banner permitting you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can update your preferences or withdraw consent at any time through our Cookie Settings page or by managing cookie permissions in your browser. We comply with both GDPR and CCPA requirements in offering granular cookie control and providing transparency about data collected through cookies.
For California residents, we do not sell personal information within the meaning of the CCPA. Should our practices change, we will update our disclosures and provide opt-out mechanisms consistent with legal obligations.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect, process, or store any personal information from individuals under the age of 13. If we become aware of having received such data, it will be promptly deleted in accordance with applicable law.
12. Policy Updates and User Notification
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at our discretion. Any substantive changes will be communicated via the website or through direct notification where appropriate. Users are encouraged to periodically review this Policy to remain informed on how we safeguard their data.
13. Contacting Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests concerning this Privacy Policy, your personal data, or your rights under relevant laws, please reach out to us at:
We are dedicated to protecting your privacy and upholding all applicable regulations and standards. Please do not hesitate to contact us to address any privacy-related inquiry or concern.