Effective Date: April 21, 2025
Website: https://www.pattern.band
1. Who We Are
This is the official website of Pattern, an independent music band based in Valencia, Spain. Our website address is: https://www.pattern.band.
2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why
Purchases (WooCommerce)
When you place an order on our online shop, we collect personal information such as your name, billing and shipping address, email, phone number, and payment details. This information is required to:
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Process and ship your order
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Communicate with you about your purchase
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Comply with legal and tax obligations
We do not store your full payment details — payments are securely handled via third-party services like PayPal, Stripe, and Apple Pay, which may process your data under their own privacy policies.
Comments
If you leave a comment on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as your IP address and browser user agent to help detect spam.
Gravatar integration may also be used. See their privacy policy at: https://automattic.com/privacy/
Contact Forms
If you contact us via our form or email, we collect your name, email address, and the contents of your message to respond to your inquiry.
Media
If you upload images (e.g., via comments), avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as it may be accessible to visitors.
3. Cookies
We use cookies to ensure site functionality, process orders, analyze usage, and support social media features. See our Cookie Policy for full details.
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time via your browser settings.
4. Embedded Content
Some pages may contain embedded content (videos, images, social media feeds). Embedded content behaves as if you had visited the third-party website, which may collect data and use cookies.
5. Analytics
We use tools like Google Analytics to collect anonymized visitor data, helping us improve site performance and content.
6. Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell your data. We may share your information with:
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Payment providers (e.g., PayPal, Stripe, Apple Pay) for transaction processing
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Shipping services for order delivery
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Spam protection and analytics tools (e.g., Google reCAPTCHA, Akismet)
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Legal authorities if required by law
7. Data Retention
We retain order information for tax and legal compliance (usually 6–10 years).
Comment data and metadata may be stored indefinitely.
Contact form messages may be kept for customer service purposes.
8. User Accounts
We do not allow user registration. You do not need an account to browse or make purchases.
9. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
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Access your personal data
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Correct or delete your data
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Withdraw consent at any time
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Request data portability
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Object to certain processing
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@pattern.band. You may also file a complaint with your local data protection authority.
10. Data Transfers
Some of our service providers are based outside the EU (e.g., in the United States). When your data is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
11. Data Protection Measures
We use SSL encryption, firewall protections, and secure third-party processors to protect your personal data.
12. Contact Us
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, or to exercise your data rights, contact:
Pattern
Avenida Ausiàs March, 46120
Valencia, Spain
Email: info@pattern.band
Website: https://www.pattern.band
