1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Dixon Munro, an individual doing business as Bad Fashion Records (collectively, the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information when you visit or interact with dixonmunro.com (the “Site”).
By accessing or using the Site, creating an account, posting comments, or purchasing products, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
a. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information (“Device Information”), including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Time zone
- Pages viewed, referring URLs, and interactions
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
This data is collected through cookies, analytics tools, and server logs.
b. Information You Provide Voluntarily
We may collect personal information you provide directly, including:
- Name and email address (for accounts, comments, or contact forms)
- Account credentials (username and encrypted password)
- Comment content and metadata
- Purchase-related information (note: payment details are processed by third parties and are not stored by us)
3. Comments and User-Generated Content
When you leave comments on the Site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as your IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
An anonymized hash of your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to determine whether you use it. Gravatar’s privacy policy is available at Automattic’s website. Approved comments may display your profile image publicly.
If you upload images to the Site, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may extract such data from publicly available images.
When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
4. Cookies and Analytics
We use:
- Required cookies for site functionality and security
- Analytics cookies to understand traffic and usage patterns
By using the Site, you consent to the use of required cookies. Optional cookies may be managed through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.
5. Payments, Purchases, and Third-Party Services
Purchases made through the Site are processed by third-party payment providers, including PayPal. We do not collect or store your full payment card or financial information.
After purchase, you may be redirected to:
- PayPal (for payment confirmation), and/or
- A third-party digital delivery service (such as pCloud) to access downloadable content.
These third parties operate under their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their data practices.
6. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- Operate and maintain the Site
- Enable user accounts and comments
- Process purchases and deliver products
- Communicate with users
- Monitor performance, analytics, and security
- Prevent fraud and abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell personal information.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Legal Disclosure
We may disclose information if required to do so by law, subpoena, court order, or government request, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to:
- Enforce our Terms of Use
- Protect the rights or safety of the Company or others
- Investigate fraud or security issues
9. Links to External Websites
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Please review their privacy policies separately.
10. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe such information has been collected, contact us immediately.
11. California Privacy Rights
California residents may have additional rights under applicable law, including the right to request information about data collected or request deletion where applicable. Requests may be submitted via the Contact Form on the Site.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us via the Contact Form on the Site.