Last updated: 16 November 2025
Welcome to the Always Ascending website (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, store, and protect the personal information you provide when you:
By using the Site you consent to the practices described below. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please stop using the Site.
| Category | What We Collect | How It Is Collected |
|---|---|---|
| Contact & Booking Data | Name, email address, phone number, any message you include (e.g., booking details, collaboration requests) | Submitted through the “Contact/Bookings” email form or future contact form |
| Newsletter / Wait‑list & Event Subscriptions | Email address, name (optional), preferences (e.g., event interests) | Entered into the subscription field on the “Events & Experiences” or “What’s Next” sections |
| Podcast & Music Interaction | IP address, device type, browser, operating system, referral URL, pages viewed, click‑throughs to Spotify/Apple/YouTube | Automatically via cookies and server logs when you click on podcast or music links |
| Payment & Purchase Data (when merch launches) | Name, billing address, email, payment‑card details (processed by a third‑party payment processor) | Collected on the checkout page of the merch store |
| Analytics & Marketing | Aggregated usage statistics (e.g., most‑visited pages, time on site) | Google Analytics, Hotjar, or similar tools (see Section 4) |
| Social Media Interaction | Public profile data when you click a social‑media link (e.g., Instagram, TikTok) | Only the data you voluntarily disclose on the external platform; we do not pull private data |
| Cookies & Similar Technologies | Session IDs, preference settings, tracking identifiers | Set by the Site and by third‑party services (see Section 4) |
We use personal data only for legitimate, specific purposes:
We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes.
| Type | Purpose | Typical Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Essential / Strictly necessary | Session management, security, login (when applicable) | Session‑only or as needed |
| Preferences | Remember language or theme choices (e.g., dark‑mode) | Up to 1 year |
| Analytics (Google Analytics, etc.) | Understand how visitors use the Site; improve content | 2 years (or as configured) |
| Advertising / Retargeting | Show relevant ads on third‑party platforms (future marketing) | Up to 1 year |
Your Choices
| Recipient | Reason for Sharing | Safeguards |
|---|---|---|
| Service Providers (email hosting, analytics, payment gateway, newsletter platform) | Perform services on our behalf | Contractual data‑processing agreements; only limited data needed |
| Legal Authorities | Comply with subpoenas, court orders, or other legal obligations | Disclose only what is legally required |
| Business Transfers (sale, merger, acquisition) | Transfer of assets | The receiving entity must adhere to an equivalent privacy standard |
| Aggregated / Anonymized Data | Publish usage statistics, case studies | No personally identifiable information (PII) included |
We never share your personal data with advertisers or third‑party marketers without your explicit opt‑in.
Your information may be processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. We rely on Standard Contractual Clauses (or equivalent mechanisms) to ensure an adequate level of protection for any cross‑border transfers.
When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or irrevocably anonymized.
Depending on your jurisdiction (EU, California, Brazil, Canada, etc.), you may have the following rights. To exercise any of them, contact us at privacy@alwaysascendinginc.com (or the upcoming info@alwaysascendinginc.com).
| Right | What You Can Do |
|---|---|
| Access | Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you. |
| Rectification | Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data. |
| Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”) | Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations). |
| Restriction | Ask us to limit processing of your data. |
| Portability | Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format. |
| Object | Object to processing for direct‑marketing or profiling purposes. |
| Withdraw Consent | Pull back any consent you previously gave (e.g., for newsletters). |
| Complain | Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (e.g., EU data‑protection authority). |
We will respond to verified requests within 30 days.
Our services are not directed to children under 13 years (or the applicable age under local law). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover such information, we will delete it promptly.
We employ a layered security approach:
While we strive to protect your information, no system can be 100 % secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.
The Site contains links to external platforms (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Instagram, etc.). This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites. We encourage you to review each third‑party’s privacy policy before providing any personal information.
We may update this policy from time to time. When we do:
Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise any of your rights, please reach out:
Always Ascending Inc.
Email: privacy@alwaysascendinginc.com (or info@alwaysascendinginc.com once created)
This document is a template based on the information you provided and current best‑practice privacy standards (GDPR, CCPA, etc.). It does not constitute legal advice. We recommend that you have this policy reviewed by qualified counsel to ensure full compliance with the laws applicable to your business and the jurisdictions in which you operate.