Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 21, 2026

Evil Plans Music (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website evilplansmusic.co.uk.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Contact Form: When you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message content.
  • Mailing List: When you subscribe to our mailing list, we collect your email address.
  • Demo Submissions: When you submit demos, we collect your email, artist name, and any information you provide.

Automatically Collected Information

  • Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage data including pages visited, time spent on site, and general location (country/city level).
  • Cookies: We use essential cookies to ensure proper website functionality.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and messages
  • Send you updates about events and releases (if subscribed)
  • Review demo submissions
  • Improve our website and services
  • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns

Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following lawful bases:

  • Contact Form: Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)) - to respond to your enquiries
  • Mailing List: Consent (Article 6(1)(a)) - you can withdraw consent at any time by unsubscribing
  • Demo Submissions: Contract performance (Article 6(1)(b)) - to consider your submission for potential release
  • Analytics Cookies: Consent (Article 6(1)(a)) - via our cookie preferences banner
  • Essential Cookies: Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)) - necessary for website functionality

Third-Party Services

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics collects anonymized data. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

SoundCloud

Our music is embedded from SoundCloud. When you play tracks, SoundCloud's privacy policy applies.

Mailchimp/MailerLite

Our mailing list is managed through a third-party email service provider. Their privacy policies apply to the data collected through subscription forms.

Cloudflare

Our website uses Cloudflare for security, performance optimisation, and bot protection (Turnstile). Cloudflare may process your IP address and other technical data. See Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.

International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers are based outside the United Kingdom. When we transfer your personal data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

  • Google LLC (Analytics): Data may be transferred to the United States. Google participates in the UK Extension to the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and implements Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the UK Information Commissioner's Office.
  • Cloudflare, Inc.: Data may be processed in various locations globally. Cloudflare uses Standard Contractual Clauses and is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.
  • SoundCloud: Based in Germany (EU adequacy applies under UK GDPR).

You can request a copy of the safeguards we use by contacting us at privacy@evilplansmusic.co.uk.

Data Retention

  • Contact form messages: Retained for up to 2 years
  • Mailing list subscriptions: Retained until you unsubscribe
  • Analytics data: Retained for 26 months

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restrict processing of your data
  • Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
  • Data portability
  • Lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@evilplansmusic.co.uk.

Right to Complain

If you are unhappy with how we have handled your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's supervisory authority for data protection:

  • Website: ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint
  • Helpline: 0303 123 1113
  • Address: Information Commissioner's Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF

We would appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns before you contact the ICO, so please contact us first at privacy@evilplansmusic.co.uk.

Cookies

We use the following types of cookies:

  • Essential cookies: Required for the website to function
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, contact us at: