🔐 Songs From Life – Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 22/06/2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Songs From Life collects, uses, and protects your personal data in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Who We Are
Songs From Life is a UK-based platform focused on creative self-expression through lyrics and journaling. Our website is hosted by FastComet, and includes interactive elements such as a forum (powered by SMF) and embedded media from third-party sources like YouTube.
2. What Data We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
– Name and contact information (e.g. email address when registering or contacting us)
– Forum account details and content you post (e.g. lyrics, journaling reflections, messages)
– Technical information via cookies, including IP address, browser type, and website usage (via Google Analytics)
– Any information you provide via forms or community interaction
3. How We Use Your Data
We process your personal data to:
– Create and manage your forum account
– Respond to enquiries or submissions
– Improve our website performance and user experience
– Display embedded third-party media (e.g. YouTube videos)
– Comply with our legal obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:
– Your consent (e.g. to use cookies, or publish voluntary submissions)
– Legitimate interests (e.g. improving site performance, managing forum safety)
– Legal obligation (e.g. retaining records if required by law)
5. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell your data. We may share your personal data with:
– FastComet (web hosting services)
– Google Analytics (for anonymised site statistics)
– SMF forum software (to manage user logins and activity)
– Embedded services like YouTube (only when you play or interact with their content)
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance site functionality and track usage anonymously via Google Analytics. By using our site, you consent to our use of cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Third-party services like YouTube may set cookies when you play embedded videos.
7. Your Data Protection Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:
– Access the personal data we hold about you
– Request correction or deletion of your data
– Withdraw consent where we rely on it
– Object to processing or request data portability
– Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
8. Data Security and Retention
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data. Forum and submission data is retained as long as your account is active, or until you request deletion. Analytics data is stored in anonymised form.
9. Contact Us
To contact us regarding your data, please email: [your email address]
We will respond to data requests within 30 days in accordance with UK data protection laws.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website. We recommend reviewing it periodically to stay informed about how your data is handled.
