Privacy Policy

At Rave Quarters ("we," "us," "our"), your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process and protect your information when you visit ravequarters.com (the "Website"). By using the Website, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Who we are

Rave Quarters is a digital media publication based in the Republic of Cyprus. For privacy-related inquiries, contact contact@ravequarters.com.

2. What we collect

A. Information you provide voluntarily

We may collect personal data when you contact us, submit a press release, apply for collaboration, or submit guest content. This may include your name, email address, company or artist name, and any information you choose to share.

B. Information collected automatically

When you browse the Website we may collect your IP address, browser type, device information, general location, pages visited, time spent on pages and referring websites — via cookies, Google Analytics, Google AdSense, Meta Pixel and embedded content (YouTube, Spotify, SoundCloud and similar).

3. Cookies & tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to keep the site working, analyze traffic and usage, deliver advertisements and measure campaign performance. Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to serve ads based on prior visits. You can opt out of personalized advertising at adssettings.google.com or disable cookies in your browser.

4. Why we process your data

• Legitimate interests (analytics, security, site improvements)
• Consent (cookie banner, newsletter opt-in)
• Contractual necessity (responding to collaboration or PR inquiries)
• Legal obligations

We do not sell personal data.

5. Advertising & affiliate disclosure

We may display advertisements via Google AdSense or similar networks and may use affiliate links from which we can earn a commission. Third-party advertisers collect data according to their own privacy policies; we are not responsible for those practices.

6. Third-party services

The Website may include embedded content or links to platforms such as YouTube, Spotify, SoundCloud, Instagram, ticketing platforms and event websites. These platforms may collect data independently — review their privacy policies.

7. Data retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to respond to inquiries, comply with the law and support business and security purposes. Analytics data is retained according to third-party service policies.

8. Your GDPR rights (EU users)

• Access your personal data
• Request correction
• Request deletion
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, email contact@ravequarters.com. You may also lodge a complaint with the Cyprus Data Protection Commissioner.

9. Data security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data. However, no system is 100% secure and use of the Website is at your own risk.

10. Children's privacy

The Website is not intended for individuals under 16 and we do not knowingly collect data from children.

11. International transfers

Some third-party services (e.g., Google, Meta) may process data outside the European Economic Area. These providers rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

12. Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

13. Contact

For privacy-related questions: contact@ravequarters.com.