Privacy policy

1. OVERVIEW AND ABOUT US

1.1. Half Moon Panic (HMP) is a band based in Kent and our privacy policy is as follows:

1.2. We are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our customers and website visitors. This Privacy Notice describes how we collect, use and share information that may contain Personal Data.

1.3. For more information, please email: halfmoonpanic@gmail.com

2. HMP CUSTOMERS

2.1. Under the EU General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) HMP is obliged to provide individuals with identifiable data that we hold, how we collect and use their ‘Personal Data’.

2.2. Why do we process your Personal Data?

2.2.1. We need to hold basic Personal Data so that we can provide our services to you in accordance with our terms of sale and contact with you. 

2.2.2. Without this Personal Data HMP would be unable to provide its contracted services to you. 

2.2.3. We only collect and process Personal Data that we need in order to provide you with, and to manage any activities relating to our correspondence. 

2.3. What type of Personal Data do we process?

2.3.1. Account Data: this includes details such as your name and email address;

2.3.2. Profile Data: this would include, in addition to your name, your address, telephone number;

2.3.3. Transaction Data: this covers Personal Data provided in the course of using HMP’s services and may include details of the transaction you have entered into with us and the payment methodology you used (including payment card details); and

2.3.4. Notification Data: this information you provide to us for the purposes of subscribing to HMP’s email or newsletter notifications.

2.4. Where is your Personal Data processed and by whom?

2.4.1. Your Personal Data is only handled by HMP band members, GoDaddy and Square located in the United Kingdom.

2.4.2. No one else has access to your Personal Data unless HMP has a legal obligation to provide that third party with your Personal Data or you give us your consent to do so.

2.5. What is the legal basis for HMP processing your Personal Data?

2.5.1. Contractual Obligation: HMP processes Personal Data where it is necessary in order to perform a contract with you for the delivery of HMP’s services or in order to enter into such a contract with you; and/or

2.5.2. Legitimate Interest: HMP also processes Personal Data where it is necessary in order to pursue a legitimate interest such as updating you on our activities. 

2.5.3. Your Consent: if your Personal Data is used for anything other than the above reasons, HMP will always obtain your consent to such use first.

2.6. How secure is your Personal Data?

2.6.1. HMP takes all reasonable steps to ensure that your Personal Data is processed securely.

2.6.2. HMP has implemented technology and security policies via GoDaddy and Square designed to protect your Personal Data under our control.

2.6.3. your data is only online and is not stored anywhere else.  

2.7. How long do we keep your Personal Data?

2.7.1. If your Personal Data relates to the accounting or financial records of HMP that may be available for inspection by HMRC, we are obliged to keep this data for a minimum of 6 years.

2.7.2. All Personal Data falling within the categories in paragraphs 2.7.1 above will be destroyed after these time periods if not longer required for any lawful purpose.

2.7.3. If you have provided your consent to the processing of your Personal Data for marketing purposes, this will be kept until such time as you notify us that you no longer wish to receive information from HMP.

3. WEBSITE VISITORS

3.1. About Cookies.

3.1.1. By using HMP’s website and agreeing to this Privacy Notice, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with the terms of this Privacy Notice.

3.1.2. HMP uses cookies for the following purposes:

3.1.2.1. Authentication: we use cookies to identify you when you visit our website and as you navigate our website;

3.1.2.2. Security: we use cookies as an element of the security measures used to protect user accounts, including preventing fraudulent use of login credentials, and to protect our website and services generally;

3.1.2.3. Analysis: we use cookies to help us to analyse the use and performance of our website and content. 

3.1.3. You may prevent us from storing a cookie on your computer by setting your browser so that it will not accept cookies.

4. WHAT ARE YOUR RIGHTS?

4.1. Summary: Your principal rights under GDPR are as follows:

4.1.1. the right to access;

4.1.2. the right to rectification;

4.1.3. the right to erasure;

4.1.4. the right to restrict processing;

4.1.5. the right to object to processing;

4.1.6. the right to data portability;

4.1.7. the right to complain to a supervisory authority; and

4.1.8. the right to withdraw consent.

4.2. Access to your information: You have the right to request a copy of the Personal Data that we hold about you. If you like a copy of some or all of your Personal Data please contact HMP at the email address in paragraph 1.4 above.

4.3. Request to correct or remove your Personal Data: HMP wants to be sure that your Personal Data is accurate and up to date. You may ask us to correct or remove such information that you think is inaccurate at any time.

4.4. Proof of Identity: If you make a request to access, correct or remove your Personal Data, we will ask you to supply appropriate evidence of your identity (for this purpose, we will usually accept a photocopy of your passport certified by a solicitor or bank plus an original copy of a utility bill showing your current address).

4.5. Complaint: If you wish to raise a complaint about the way HMP handles your Personal Data, again please write to our email address above. 

5. AMENDMENTS

5.1. HMP may update this Privacy Notice from time to time by publishing a new version on its website. Please check this page occasionally to ensure you are happy with any changes to this Privacy Notice.