Privacy Policy
Velour Noir Music ("we", "the Maison", "us") operates velournoirmusic.com — a presentation website for our music catalogue and artist Laurette. This policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and the choices you have.
What we collect
Information you send us. If you email us at velournoiremusic@gmail.com, we receive your email address, the content of your message, and any information you choose to include. We use this only to respond to you.
Analytics (with your consent). If you accept analytics cookies, we use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use the site — for example, which pages are viewed and how long visits last. GA4 may collect your IP address in truncated (anonymized) form, browser type, device type, and general location (country or region). We do not use analytics to identify you personally.
Server logs. Our hosting provider automatically records technical data when you visit the site: IP address, browser type, referring page, and timestamps. This is standard for web hosting and helps us keep the site secure and running.
Cookies. See our Cookies page.
What we do not collect
- We do not sell your personal information.
- We do not run advertising trackers or social-media pixels on this site at launch.
- We do not require an account to browse the site.
- We do not publish song lyrics on this website.
How we use information
We use the information above to operate and improve velournoirmusic.com; understand general visitor patterns (only if you consent to analytics); respond to enquiries; and protect the site against abuse. We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.
Legal basis (where applicable)
If you are in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, we rely on consent for analytics cookies (you may withdraw at any time) and legitimate interest for server logs, security, and responding to enquiries.
How long we keep information
- Enquiry emails: up to two years, unless a longer period is needed to resolve a matter.
- Analytics data: retained according to Google Analytics settings (default 14 months for event data).
- Server logs: typically up to 90 days.
Who we share information with
- Google LLC — analytics, only if you consent.
- Our hosting provider — server infrastructure.
- Authorities — only if required by law.
We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.
Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information; object to or restrict certain processing; withdraw consent for analytics cookies; or lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. Contact us at velournoiremusic@gmail.com.
Children
This site is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
Changes
We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last reviewed" date at the top will change when we do.
Contact
Velour Noir Music
Email: velournoiremusic@gmail.com
Website: velournoirmusic.com