Privacy Policy Summary

The Heavy Metal Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit heavymetal.com. It covers types of data collected, usage, sharing practices, security measures, and your rights regarding your data. It also details international data transfers, third-party links, and policies for users under 18. We commit to updating our policy as needed, and by using our site, you agree to these terms. For inquiries, contact us at hello@heavymetal.com. Additional rights apply to residents of the EU andCalifornia, in accordance with local privacy laws.

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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 5 November 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to heavymetal.com (“we”, “our”, “us”). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [www.heavymetal.com], use our services, or engage with us in other ways. By using our website and services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information about you in a variety of ways. This includes:

2.1. Personal Data

• Identifying Information: Name, email address, phone number, etc.
• Demographic Information: Age, gender, location, etc.

2.2. Usage Data

• Information on how you access and use our website.
• IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and page views.

2.3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

• We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect in the following ways:

• To provide, operate, and maintain our website and services.
• To improve, personalize, and expand our website and services.
• To understand and analyze how you use our website and services.
• To develop new products, services, features, and functionality.
• To communicate with you, either directly or through one of our partners.
• To process your transactions and manage your orders.
• To send you promotional information, including newsletters.

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following situations:

• With Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services for us or on our behalf.
• Business Transfers: We may share or transfer your information in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business to another company.
• Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information where we are legally required to do so in order to comply with applicable law, governmental requests, a judicial proceeding, court order, or legal process.
• Protective Measures: We may disclose your information to protect our rights, property, or safety, and that of our users or others.

5. Security of Your Information

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable.

6. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: The right to request copies of your personal data.
• Rectification: The right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
• Erasure: The right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
• Restrict Processing: The right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
• Object to Processing: The right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
• Data Portability: The right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@heavymetal.com.

7. International Data Transfers

Your information, including personal data, may be transferred to – and maintained on – computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction.

8. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from an individual under 18 without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers. If you believe we might have any information from or about an individual under 18, please contact us at hello@heavymetal.com.

10. Mature Content

Our website may contain material that is rated R and may not be suitable for all audiences. By accessing and using our website, you acknowledge that you are at least 18 years of age or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, whichever is higher. If you are under the age of 18 or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, you are not permitted to use our website.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• By email: hello@heavymetal.com
• By visiting this page on our website: www.heavymetal.com/contactus

13. Consent

By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

14. Additional Disclosures for Specific Jurisdictions

Depending on your location, additional disclosures or rights may apply under local privacy laws. These include, but are not limited to, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union, and others. Please refer to the specific sections below if you are located in these regions.

14.1. For Residents of the European Union (EU)

If you are a resident of the European Union, you have the following additional rights under the GDPR:

• The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe our processing of your personal data violates data protection laws.
• The right to withdraw your consent at any time where we rely on your consent to process your personal data.
• The right to be informed about any automated decision-making, including profiling, and to request meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the significance and consequences of such processing.

14.2. For Residents of California, USA

If you are a resident of California, you have the following additional rights under the CCPA:

• The right to know what personal data is being collected about you and to request access to that data.
• The right to request the deletion of your personal data.
• The right to opt out of the sale of your personal data, if applicable.
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@heavymetal.com

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