Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Live Tune (operated by concertnewsonline.com) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website. We are committed to respecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Information We Collect
When you visit Live Tune, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity. This includes:
- IP address and approximate location
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent on site
- Referring website or search term
- Standard server log data
We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any other personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it through contact forms or comments — and even then, we do not store it in a database.
How We Use Information
The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:
- To understand how visitors interact with our content
- To improve website performance and user experience
- To monitor and prevent fraudulent activity
- To generate anonymous statistical reports
We do not use your data for direct marketing, profiling, or automated decision-making. No personal data is sold, rented, or shared for commercial purposes.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and analyse traffic patterns.
Types of cookies we use include:
- Essential cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
- Analytics cookies: Used to understand how visitors use the site (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Advertising cookies: Used by third-party networks to show relevant ads (see below)
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website features.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to support our operations:
- Google Analytics: To collect anonymous traffic data and improve content delivery. Google’s Privacy Policy applies.
- Advertising networks (e.g., Google AdSense): To display relevant ads based on general browsing behaviour. These services may use cookies to serve ads across the web.
- Content delivery networks (e.g., Cloudflare): To improve site speed and security.
We do not control these third parties’ practices. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies:
Data Security
We implement industry-standard technical and organisational measures to protect your data. This includes secure servers, encrypted connections (HTTPS), and regular security reviews. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- The right to access the data we hold about you
- The right to request correction of inaccurate data
- The right to request deletion of your data
- The right to object to or restrict processing
- The right to data portability
- The right to withdraw consent (where applicable)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within one month.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child, we will take steps to delete it immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The most recent version will always be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Elara Windthrope
34 Sala Street, Kilbirnie, Wellington 6022, New Zealand
Email: [email protected]
Last Updated: 5 April 2024
