Privacy, Cookie & GDPR Policy
Effective Date: October 2025
Last Updated: October 2025
1. Data Controller Contact Details
The data controller for this website is Jasmar Cassar (stage name Jas Rolyn).
Email: info@jasmarcassar.com
For any questions regarding data protection, privacy, or cookies, please contact us at this email address.
2. Types of Data Collected
We collect both personal and non-personal data through forms, cookies, and integrations used on this site. This may include:
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Personal Details: Full name and email address (e.g. when subscribing to the newsletter).
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Contact Information: If you send a message via a contact form or email.
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Technical/Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referral URLs, pages visited, and similar analytics data.
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Embedded or Plugin Data: Certain features or plugins may collect data necessary for functionality or analytics (e.g. spam filters, social media embeds, form processors).
3. Purpose of Data Collection
We collect and process data for the following purposes:
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To send newsletters and updates (only with your consent).
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To respond to messages, comments, or contact form submissions.
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To monitor, maintain, and improve website performance and security.
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To analyze website traffic and user interaction (e.g. via analytics tools).
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To ensure compatibility and operation of website plugins and integrations.
4. Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies for:
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Essential Functions: These are required for the website to work properly.
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Analytics: To understand how visitors use the site.
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Embedded/Third-Party Content: Embedded Spotify playlists, YouTube videos, or similar media may set their own cookies.
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Preference Cookies: To remember your cookie or newsletter preferences.
You may manage or withdraw your cookie preferences through your browser or our cookie consent banner.
5. Third-Party Integrations and Plugins
This website uses third-party integrations and plugins to enhance functionality. These may collect or process user data as required for their operation.
Such plugins and services include but are not limited to:
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Newsletter Services (e.g. Mailchimp) — used for email subscriptions.
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Spotify and YouTube Embeds — may use cookies or analytics when you interact with embedded media.
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Social Media Plugins — such as links or embeds from Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or X (Twitter).
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Website Functionality Plugins — such as spam protection, analytics, form handling, performance optimization, and cookie consent management.
Use of Plugins Clause:
By using this website, you acknowledge that data collected by or through plugins installed on or integrated with this website may be processed by the respective plugin provider. This may include data such as IP addresses, browser details, interaction data, and form submissions. Each plugin processes data in accordance with its own privacy policy, and we ensure, to the extent possible, that all plugins comply with GDPR and applicable data protection laws.
We do not control or store any additional data collected by third-party plugins beyond what is necessary for the website’s functionality.
6. Legal Basis for Processing (Under GDPR)
We process data on the following legal bases:
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Consent: For newsletter subscriptions, optional cookies, or any other opt-in forms.
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Legitimate Interests: For basic analytics, spam prevention, and plugin functionality required to operate the website.
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Contractual Necessity: When communication or service provision requires it.
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Legal Obligation: When processing is necessary to comply with legal requirements.
7. Data Retention
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Newsletter Data: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
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Contact Messages: Retained until your inquiry is resolved.
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Cookies & Analytics Data: Typically retained for up to 24 months.
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Plugin Data: Retained as long as required for the plugin’s core functionality.
Data no longer required is deleted or anonymized in a secure manner.
8. Data Subject Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
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Access your data
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Correct inaccuracies
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Request deletion (“Right to be Forgotten”)
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Restrict or object to processing
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Withdraw consent
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Receive a copy of your data (data portability)
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Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise these rights, please email info@jasmarcassar.com.
9. International Data Transfers
Some third-party services (e.g. email providers, analytics tools) may process data outside the EEA. Where this occurs, transfers are made under lawful mechanisms such as the EU-US Data Privacy Framework or Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to ensure your data is protected.
10. External Links
Our site links to third-party websites such as www.stainedbeauty.co (merchandise store). We are not responsible for the privacy or cookie practices of external websites. Please review their policies before providing personal data on external platforms.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy and Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect new legal requirements, website changes, or plugin updates. The latest version will always be published on this page.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy or Cookie Policy, please contact:
📧 info@jasmarcassar.com
