Privacy Policy

Last updated: 29 April 2026

Industry Folks ("we", "us", or "our") is an independent music industry news publication operated by Selin Yildiz. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit https://industry-folks.com.

Information We Collect

Analytics data

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics collects information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs. This data is processed by Google and is subject to Google's Privacy Policy. We do not have access to personally identifiable information through Google Analytics.

Email subscriptions

If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address through Ghost, our publishing platform. Ghost is operated by The Ghost Foundation and is subject to their Privacy Policy. We use your email address solely to send you new articles and occasional editorial updates. We will never sell or share your email address with third parties.

Cookies

Google Analytics places cookies on your browser to distinguish returning visitors and track sessions. These are analytics cookies only. We do not use advertising, tracking, or profiling cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

How We Use Your Information

  • To understand how our content is performing and improve the site
  • To send you email newsletters you have opted into
  • To respond to any messages you send us

Data Retention

Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months. Email subscriber data is retained for as long as you remain subscribed. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link at the bottom of any newsletter.

Your Rights

If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, you have the following rights under GDPR and UK PECR:

  • The right to access the personal 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 processing of your data
  • The right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email address below.

Third-Party Services

This site uses the following third-party services:

  • Google Analytics -- website analytics (privacy.google.com)
  • Ghost -- publishing platform and email delivery (ghost.org/privacy)
  • Cloudflare Pages -- static site hosting and CDN

Children's Privacy

This site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects when it was last revised. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your data rights, you can reach us at: [email protected]