Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 8, 2026
1. Introduction
Rayview ("we", "us", "our") operates the website https://rayview.nl. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, create an account, or interact with our services.
2. Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and password. If you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from Google.
User Content
We collect content you submit, including album reviews, comments, ratings, and likes.
Contact & Submission Data
When you use our contact form or submit music for review, we collect the information you provide (name, email, message, artist/album details).
Automatically Collected Data
We may collect your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited through server logs and cookies. This data helps us maintain security and improve the website.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To create and manage your account
- To display your reviews, comments, and ratings on the site
- To respond to your contact messages and music submissions
- To send you important account-related notifications
- To maintain, protect, and improve our website
- To prevent abuse and enforce our terms
4. Cookies
We use essential cookies to keep you logged in and to maintain your session. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. WordPress may set functional cookies required for the site to operate correctly.
5. Third-Party Services
- Google OAuth: If you choose to sign in with Google, your authentication is handled by Google. Please refer to Google's Privacy Policy.
- Adobe Fonts (Typekit): We load fonts from Adobe's servers. See Adobe's Privacy Policy.
- Gravatar: User avatars may be loaded from Gravatar (Automattic). See Automattic's Privacy Policy.
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share data only when required by law or to protect our rights and the safety of our users.
7. Data Retention
We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. Comments and reviews remain on the site unless you request removal. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.
8. Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing of your data
- Request a portable copy of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email address below.
9. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information, including encrypted passwords and secure (HTTPS) connections. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
10. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
12. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, contact us at:
