Last updated: 6 June 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Violet Recording (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses and protects your information when you visit violetrecording.com (the “Site”). By using the Site you consent to the practices described below.
Who we are
Violet Recording publishes guides, reviews and free interactive tools for music producers and audio engineers, and operates an online shop. If you have any questions about this policy, please reach us via our contact page.
Information we collect
Information you give us. When you subscribe to our newsletter, request to be matched with a studio or service, leave a comment, or place an order in our shop, we collect details such as your name, email address, and any information you choose to include in a message or form.
Information collected automatically. Like most websites, we automatically collect limited technical data through cookies and analytics — for example your IP address, browser type, device, pages viewed, and how you arrived at the Site.
How we use your information
- To send the newsletter and any updates you have requested (you can unsubscribe at any time).
- To respond to enquiries and connect you with relevant studios or services when you ask us to.
- To process, fulfil and support orders placed in our shop.
- To understand how the Site is used so we can improve our content and tools.
- To keep the Site secure and prevent spam or abuse.
Cookies and analytics
We use Google Analytics (GA4) to understand aggregate, anonymised traffic patterns — such as which guides and calculators are most popular. These cookies do not identify you personally. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings; some features may not work as well if you do.
Affiliate links and advertising
Some links on the Site are affiliate links: if you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This never affects our editorial opinions. See our Affiliate Disclosure for full details. Our calculators and reference tools run entirely in your browser — the values you enter are never sent to us.
The shop and payments
Purchases in our shop are processed by our e-commerce platform and third-party payment providers. We do not store your full payment card details; these are handled securely by the payment processor. We retain order records as needed to fulfil your purchase and meet legal and tax obligations.
Third-party services
We rely on trusted third parties to operate the Site, including our web host, Google Analytics, our email/newsletter provider, and our payment processor. Each handles data under its own privacy policy.
Sharing your information
We do not sell your personal information. We share it only with the service providers above, when you ask us to (for example, to connect you with a studio), or where required by law.
Your rights
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of the personal information we hold about you, and you can unsubscribe from our emails at any time using the link in any newsletter or by contacting us via our contact page.
Data retention
We keep personal information only for as long as needed for the purposes described above, or as required by law.
Children
The Site is intended for general audiences and is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by the “Last updated” date above.
Contact us
Questions about this policy or your data? Please get in touch through our contact page.