Privacy policy
This policy explains how Inspired by Music handles the limited information needed to operate an editorial website.
Last updated 25 August 2026. This notice explains how Inspired by Music handles personal information for visitors in the United Kingdom, the EU and the EEA.
Controller and scope
Inspired by Music is the controller of personal data collected through this website for the purposes described below. For privacy questions or requests, contact [email protected].
Information we collect
We may collect information you provide, including an email address or message; technical and usage data such as device, browser, IP address, approximate location, pages viewed and referral source; and records created when you use a clearly labelled partner link.
Purposes and lawful bases
We use data to operate and secure the site, answer messages, send a newsletter you request, understand readership and meet legal obligations. We rely on consent where you opt in, legitimate interests in running and improving a safe editorial service, performance of a request or contract where applicable, and compliance with legal obligations.
Cookies, analytics and similar technologies
We and service providers may use cookies, pixels, local storage and similar technologies to remember preferences, measure site use and understand performance. You can manage cookies through browser settings and, where offered, site consent controls.
Affiliate tracking and third-party merchants
Clearly labelled affiliate links may contain identifiers or tracking technologies so a merchant can attribute a referral and pay a commission. Merchants, networks and retailers process information under their own privacy notices.
How information is shared
We may share limited information with hosting, security, analytics, email and affiliate providers that process it on our instructions, and with authorities where required by law. We do not sell personal information or share it for unrelated third-party marketing.
International transfers
Providers may process information outside the UK, EU or EEA. Where safeguards are required, we use an adequacy decision, standard contractual clauses, the UK International Data Transfer Addendum or another lawful transfer mechanism.
Retention
We retain information only as long as necessary for the purpose collected, including security, legal, accounting and dispute-resolution needs, then delete or anonymise it where practicable.
Your UK and EU privacy rights
Subject to applicable law, you may request access, correction, deletion, restriction, portability, or object to processing based on legitimate interests. You may withdraw consent at any time. To exercise these rights, email [email protected].
Complaints
Please contact us first so we can help. You may also complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office at ico.org.uk, or to the data protection authority in your EU/EEA country of residence, work or alleged infringement.
Children, security and updates
This site is not directed to children. We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect information, but no online method is completely secure. We may update this policy when practices or law change; the current version is published here.