Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how 1960smusic.net ("we," "us," or "the site"), operated by Charlie Gillingham, collects, uses, and protects information when you visit 1960smusic.net. We are committed to handling your information responsibly and transparently. By using the site, you agree to the practices described here.

1. Who we are

1960smusic.net is an independent informational and entertainment website about the music of the 1960s. For any privacy-related question, or to exercise the rights described below, contact us at contact@1960smusic.net.

2. Information we collect

We aim to collect as little personal information as possible. The site does not require you to create an account, and we do not ask for personal details to browse.

• Information you provide. If you email us, we receive your email address and whatever information you choose to include in your message. We use it only to respond to you.
• Automatically collected data. Like most websites, our hosting provider and analytics tools may automatically receive standard technical data such as your IP address (often truncated or anonymized), browser type, device type, referring page, and pages viewed. This is used to understand traffic and keep the site secure.
• Cookies and similar technologies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We and our third-party partners use them for analytics and, where applicable, advertising, as described below.

3. Analytics

We use analytics services, which may include Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use the site in aggregate, for example, which pages are most popular. These services set cookies and process usage data on our behalf. Where offered, we enable IP anonymization. You can opt out of Google Analytics using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4. Advertising

We may display advertising, including through Google AdSense, to help support the site. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.

• Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to this site and/or other sites on the internet.
• You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• You can also opt out of some third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalized advertising at aboutads.info/choices or youronlinechoices.eu.

5. Legal bases for processing (EEA/UK visitors)

Where the EU or UK General Data Protection Regulation applies, we process personal data on the following legal bases: your consent (for non-essential cookies such as analytics and advertising, requested via a cookie banner where required); our legitimate interests in operating, securing and improving the site; and, for email correspondence, taking steps at your request.

6. Your rights

If you are in the EEA or UK (GDPR): you have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict or object to the processing of your personal data, the right to data portability, and the right to withdraw consent at any time. You may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

If you are a California resident (CCPA/CPRA): you have the right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used and shared, the right to request deletion, the right to correct inaccurate information, and the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information. We do not sell your personal information for money. Certain advertising cookie activity may be considered "sharing" under California law; you can limit it using the advertising opt-outs above. We will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights.

To exercise any of these rights, email contact@1960smusic.net. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

7. Data retention

We keep email correspondence only as long as needed to address your inquiry and for reasonable record-keeping. Aggregated analytics data is retained according to the settings and defaults of our analytics provider. We do not maintain a marketing database of visitors.

8. Data sharing and international transfers

We do not sell your personal information. We share limited data only with service providers who help us operate the site (such as hosting, analytics and advertising partners), who process it on our behalf. These providers may be located outside your country, including in the United States; where required, such transfers rely on appropriate safeguards.

9. Children's privacy

The site is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under 13 (or the equivalent minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us and we will delete it.

10. Third-party links

The site links to third-party services such as YouTube. When you follow those links, the third party's own privacy policy governs your interaction with them. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external sites.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date above. Significant changes will be reflected clearly on this page.

12. Contact

Questions about this policy or your data can be sent to contact@1960smusic.net.